BDC Capital

BDC Capital Inc. is the private equity and venture capital arm of the Business Development Bank of Canada, focusing on direct and fund of funds investments. It specializes in various financing options, including subordinate, recapitalization, bridge, and venture capital, targeting middle market, later stage, and small to medium-sized businesses. BDC Capital engages in venture capital activities across all stages, from seed funding to pre-IPO financing, with a particular emphasis on technology and healthcare sectors. Its investment strategy includes a commitment to supporting women-led firms and spans industries such as life sciences, telecommunications, information technology, and advanced technologies. The firm typically invests between CAD 0.1 million and CAD 35 million, often seeking minority stakes and board representation in its portfolio companies. BDC Capital prefers to exit investments within three to five years, utilizing strategies such as initial public offerings and strategic sales. Established in 1975 and headquartered in Montreal, the firm also has offices in British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, and Alberta, focusing its investments primarily within Canada.

Steven Abrams

Partner

Dinar Ahmed

Partner

Nabil El Asraoui

Associate

Lenka Baloghova

Associate

Amine Benmoussa

Principal

Disha Bhargav

Associate

Jeremy Billan

Partner, Growth Equity Partners

Ela Borenstein

Vice President

Sara Cavalluzzi

Associate

Cheri Corbett

Director

Olivier Côté

Associate

Kristina D’Amico

Director, Fund Investments

Kyle Feucht

Director

Ajay Gopal

Associate Director

Vivian Kan

Partner

Karim Kennedy

Director - Cleantech Practice

Leonard Kofman

Partner, Intellectual Property-Backed Financing

Sandy Li

Associate

Guillaume Mercier

Senior Vice President, Advisory Services and Business Strategy

Mona Minhas

Partner, Thrive Venture Fund

Claude Miron

Managing Partner - Growth Equity Partners

Anamika Mukherjee

Partner of Industrial, Clean and Energy Technology Venture Fund

Alison Nankivell

Vice President, Fund Investments and Global Scaling

Katherine Nicanorova

Associate

Michael Notto

Partner, Growth Equity Partners

Thomas Park

Partner

Salman Qadir

Associate

Loren Rafeson

Partner, Growth Equity Partners

Karl Reckziegel

Senior Vice President, Direct Investments

Joseph Regan

Managing Partner, Industrial Innovation Fund

Lally Rementilla

Managing Partner, IP-Backed Financing

Victor Scutaru

Managing Director, Private Equity Funds Portfolio

Matt Stanley

Partner, Climate Tech Fund

Stephanie Tadros

Associate

Zoltan Tompa

Director, Cleantech Practice

Ron Warburton

Managing Partner

Past deals in Construction and Engineering

Intelligent City

Series A in 2022
Intelligent City Inc., founded in 2008 and based in Vancouver, Canada, specializes in the design and construction of urban housing. The company has developed a technology-enabled building system aimed at providing high-quality multi-family residences that tackle critical urban challenges, including affordability and sustainability. This innovative system integrates the various stages of construction—design, architecture, engineering, and fabrication—into a single platform. By employing the principles of mass customization, Intelligent City combines the benefits of personalized, custom-made products with the cost efficiencies typically associated with mass production, effectively addressing the diverse needs of urban residents.

CarbonCure

Venture Round in 2020
CarbonCure Technologies Inc. provides technology to existing concrete plants that allows producers to sequester carbon dioxide into their concrete products. Its technology recycles waste carbon dioxide (CO2) to make concrete products. The company source waste CO2 from industrial emitters, and is added to the concrete during production, where it is chemically converted into a limestone-like mineral. The company was formerly known as Carbon Sense Solutions Inc. and changed its name to CarbonCure Technologies Inc. in January 2011. The company was incorporated in 2007 and is based in Dartmouth, Canada.

Effenco

Series B in 2020
Effenco Development inc. designs and manufactures Hydraulic Equipment Assisting Devices (HEAD) for heavy-duty vocational vehicles. The company designs and manufactures electric hybrid starter-generators, ultracapacitors, electric motor-driven hydraulic pumps, and electric air conditioning compressors. The company caters to blue-chip customers in Canada, New York, California, France, and Norway on waste trucks, dump trucks, and yard tractors. Effenco Development inc. was founded in 2006 and is based in Montreal, Canada with additional offices in Los Angeles, California; Paris, France; Kongsberg, Norway.

Hifi Engineering

Venture Round in 2019
HiFi Engineering Inc. specializes in the development of fiber optic sensing systems designed for the oil and gas industry. The company creates advanced monitoring solutions, including sensing cables, downhole tools, and software for data acquisition and interpretation, aimed at applications such as reservoir monitoring, pipeline integrity, and leak detection. Notable products include the HDS MiCro tool for downhole flow and the HDS MaCro system for permanent monitoring of pipelines and reservoirs. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Calgary, Canada, HiFi Engineering serves North American oil and gas service companies. The company’s technology is supported by over 33 patents and collaborative relationships with major industry players, enhancing its capacity to deliver high-quality data to its customers.

Ace Services Mécaniques

Convertible Note in 2019
ACE Services Mécaniques inc., founded in 2010 by experienced technicians Sébastien Bédard and Pascal Rochette, specializes in mobile mechanical services for heavy equipment. Based in Val d'Or, Canada, the company offers a range of services including mechanics in remote locations, hydraulic hose repair, and welding. With over 20 years of combined experience in various sectors such as dealerships and mining, the founders have established a strong foundation in heavy machinery maintenance and repair. ACE Services Mécaniques inc. aims to become Quebec's leading general service provider for heavy equipment, reflecting their ambition and dedication to quality service.

Effenco

Series A in 2018
Effenco Development inc. designs and manufactures Hydraulic Equipment Assisting Devices (HEAD) for heavy-duty vocational vehicles. The company designs and manufactures electric hybrid starter-generators, ultracapacitors, electric motor-driven hydraulic pumps, and electric air conditioning compressors. The company caters to blue-chip customers in Canada, New York, California, France, and Norway on waste trucks, dump trucks, and yard tractors. Effenco Development inc. was founded in 2006 and is based in Montreal, Canada with additional offices in Los Angeles, California; Paris, France; Kongsberg, Norway.

CarbonCure

Series C in 2015
CarbonCure Technologies Inc. provides technology to existing concrete plants that allows producers to sequester carbon dioxide into their concrete products. Its technology recycles waste carbon dioxide (CO2) to make concrete products. The company source waste CO2 from industrial emitters, and is added to the concrete during production, where it is chemically converted into a limestone-like mineral. The company was formerly known as Carbon Sense Solutions Inc. and changed its name to CarbonCure Technologies Inc. in January 2011. The company was incorporated in 2007 and is based in Dartmouth, Canada.

CarbonCure

Series B in 2013
CarbonCure Technologies Inc. provides technology to existing concrete plants that allows producers to sequester carbon dioxide into their concrete products. Its technology recycles waste carbon dioxide (CO2) to make concrete products. The company source waste CO2 from industrial emitters, and is added to the concrete during production, where it is chemically converted into a limestone-like mineral. The company was formerly known as Carbon Sense Solutions Inc. and changed its name to CarbonCure Technologies Inc. in January 2011. The company was incorporated in 2007 and is based in Dartmouth, Canada.

BuildCircle

Angel Round in 2013
BuildCircle Inc. is a Canadian company, established in 2010 and headquartered in Stratford, that provides a cloud-based software solution tailored for contractors in the construction industry. The BuildCircle platform simplifies communication between contractors and their subcontractors, addressing challenges associated with managing extensive project documents and RFPs. By automating various communication processes, including faxes, emails, and document management, BuildCircle enables contractors to streamline their operations in a sector valued at $8 trillion. The service is accessible via desktop and mobile devices, allowing users to save significant time—averaging 20 hours per month—thereby improving their ability to create competitive bids and enhance project profitability.

CarbonCure

Series A in 2012
CarbonCure Technologies Inc. provides technology to existing concrete plants that allows producers to sequester carbon dioxide into their concrete products. Its technology recycles waste carbon dioxide (CO2) to make concrete products. The company source waste CO2 from industrial emitters, and is added to the concrete during production, where it is chemically converted into a limestone-like mineral. The company was formerly known as Carbon Sense Solutions Inc. and changed its name to CarbonCure Technologies Inc. in January 2011. The company was incorporated in 2007 and is based in Dartmouth, Canada.

Coreworx

Series B in 2005
Coreworx Inc. develops web-based integrated project information management software tailored for the engineering and construction sector, specifically serving the oil and gas, power, nuclear, mining, and engineered equipment industries. Founded in 1997 and based in Kitchener, Canada, the company offers a suite of solutions, including project information control, interface management, contract management, change management, and deliverables management. Coreworx's software enables engineering and construction contractors as well as owner-operators to automate best practices, mitigate business risks, and enhance budget performance throughout the entire project lifecycle. The company supports a diverse portfolio of capital projects valued at over $500 billion across more than 50 countries, with nearly 70,000 users. In addition to its software offerings, Coreworx provides implementation, consulting, hosting, managed, training, and support services. It operates globally with locations in Calgary, Houston, Abu Dhabi, Beijing, Kuwait, Perth, Melbourne, and Qatar, and became a subsidiary of Vela Software International in 2018.
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