BDC Capital Inc. is the private equity and venture capital arm of the Business Development Bank of Canada, established in 1975 and headquartered in Montreal. The firm specializes in direct investments and fund of funds, focusing on a broad spectrum of financing options including venture capital, growth equity, and mezzanine investments. It primarily targets small and medium-sized enterprises across various sectors, including healthcare, information technology, and clean technology. BDC Capital is particularly interested in early-stage and development technology companies, as well as women-led firms. The firm typically invests between CAD 0.1 million and CAD 35 million, often taking minority stakes and seeking board representation in its investee companies. BDC Capital emphasizes a strong presence across Canada, with particular attention to regions such as Quebec, Ontario, and British Columbia, and it employs various exit strategies, including initial public offerings and strategic sales. With a history of investing in over 400 companies, BDC Capital aims to foster the growth of innovative businesses and contribute to the economic development of the Canadian landscape.
5, Place Ville Marie, Suite 100 Montreal, Quebec H3B 5E7
Dinar Ahmed
Principal
Phil Anzarut
Partner, Co-Investment Fund
Daniel Armali
Analyst, Healthcare Venture Fund
Réjean Asselin
Assistant Vice President, Portfolio Management - Growth and Transition Capital
Dominique Bélanger
Managing Partner, Co-Investments
Amine Benmoussa
Principal
Disha Bhargav
Associate Director, Fund Investment
Jeremy Billan
Partner, Growth Equity Partners
Tony Bommel
Senior Managing Partner
Ela Borenstein
Vice President, Venture Capital Incentivized Programs
Cheri Corbett
Director
Kristina D'Amico
Director, Fund Investments
Kyle Feucht
Managing Director, Growth and Transition Capital
Ajay Gopal
Associate Director
Saif Hashmi
Principal, Seed Fund and IT Venture Fund
Vivian Kan
Partner
Karim Kennedy
Director - Cleantech Practice
Leonard Kofman
Partner, Intellectual Property-Backed Financing
Siddartha Krishnan
Principal
Lily Lam
Director, Fund Investments
Larry Lam
Partner, ICE Technology Venture Fund
Charles Lespérance
Partner
Sandy Li
Associate
Mark Lunick
Senior Director, Growth and Transition Capital
Dion Madsen
Senior Managing Partner
Benoît Mignacco
Vice President, Portfolio Management Growth and Transition Capital
Simon Mills
Director, Growth and Transition Capital
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
Jérôme Nycz
EVP, BDC Capital
Thomas Park
BDC Capital’s Deep Tech Venture Fund Partner
Jean-Philippe Poissant
Managing Director, Growth and Transition Capital
Matt Price
Managing Director, Growth and Transition Capital
Salman Qadir
Senior Associate
Loren Rafeson
Partner
Karl Reckziegel
Senior Vice President
Joseph Regan
Managing Partner, Industrial Innovation Fund
Lally Rementilla
Managing Partner
Susan Rohac
Managing Partner, Climate Tech Fund
Paul Ryan
Senior Director
Victor Scutaru
Managing Director, Private Equity Funds Portfolio
Robert Simon
Senior Managing Partner
Matt Stanley
Director, Cleantech Practice
Stephanie Tadros
Associate Director, Fund Investments
Zoltan Tompa
Director, Cleantech Practice
Ron Warburton
Managing Partner
Ronald Warburton
Managing Partner, BDC IT Venture Fund and Seed Fund
Brian Whiteway
Senior Director, Growth and Transition Capital
Angelo Zeni
Managing Director, Growth and Transition Capital
Bharat Srinivasa
Analyst, Healthcare Venture Fund
Michelle Scarborough
Managing Director
Past deals in Industrial Automation
Forcen
Series A in 2024
Forcen Inc. is a Toronto-based company that develops and manufactures innovative force-sensing film technology for various applications, including surgical robotics, industrial robotics, and aerospace and defense. Founded in 2015, Forcen specializes in providing real-time force feedback, allowing users to accurately gauge the force applied during surgical procedures or industrial tasks. This technology can be seamlessly laminated onto medical devices and robotic systems, enhancing their performance and safety. By delivering precise data on force and torque, Forcen aims to improve operational efficiency and reduce complications in both medical and industrial environments.
Xaba
Seed Round in 2024
Xaba is a developer of automated technology focused on sustainable manufacturing. The company creates innovative processes, control systems, and materials that enhance manufacturing efficiency through automation. By leveraging AI-driven control systems, Xaba provides industries and manufacturers with safer and more convenient options, improving the performance and quality of produced goods. Its commitment to sustainability positions Xaba as a key player in the evolution of modern manufacturing practices.
4ag Robotics
Series A in 2023
4AG Robotics specializes in developing robotics and automation systems aimed at enhancing agricultural processes. The company focuses on providing vision-guided robotics solutions for various activities, particularly in mushroom harvesting, which includes tasks such as picking, trimming, and packaging. By automating these labor-intensive and often hazardous jobs, 4AG Robotics helps agricultural businesses improve efficiency, increase yields, and ensure a safer working environment. Their technology is applicable across a range of industrial sectors, contributing to advancements in throughput, quality, and overall operational safety.
Ambyint
Venture Round in 2023
Ambyint delivers an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Driven automation and analytics solution for artificial lift optimization that builds on traditional physics-based techniques. Built on 10+ years of domain expertise, Ambyint automates diagnosis, automatically adjusts operating parameters, and predicts failures, resulting in improved production and reduced LOE. Customers deploy the Ambyint Production Optimization Platform either with existing customer SCADA systems or with Ambyint’s High Resolution Adaptive Controllers, which enable higher resolution data acquisition and automated control for artificial lift systems.
Vention
Series C in 2022
Vention Inc. is a digital manufacturing platform based in Montreal, Canada, that simplifies the design and ordering of custom machines. Established in 2016, the company provides a cloud-based 3D Machine Builder, which allows engineers and manufacturing professionals to design, order, and assemble custom factory equipment quickly. This platform features an extensive library of modular parts, including structural, motion, and control components, facilitating the creation of automated equipment, robot cells, tooling, and conveyors. Additionally, Vention's offerings include MachineMotion, which aids both automation specialists and novices in automating their designs. By integrating artificial intelligence to enhance the design process, Vention enables users to program, simulate, and commission automated equipment within a single digital environment, making industrial automation more accessible.
Smart Skin Technologies
Venture Round in 2021
Smart Skin Technologies Inc. is a technology development company based in Fredericton, Canada, with an additional office in Munich, Germany. Founded in 2009, the company specializes in the development and commercialization of a pressure-sensitive skin technology that has diverse applications. Its flagship product, Quantifeel, is a packaging pressure monitoring system designed to measure line pressure and 3D orientation in various types of packaging, including glass, cans, and PET. In addition to its existing products, Smart Skin Technologies is actively developing patent-pending pressure sensing technology for industrial applications and sports, aiming to expand its footprint across multiple verticals.
Novarc Technologies
Debt Financing in 2021
Novarc Technologies Inc. is a Vancouver-based company specializing in the design and manufacture of innovative robotic solutions for industrial applications, particularly in pipe welding. Established in 2013, Novarc has made significant advancements in collaborative robotics, offering products such as the Spool Welding Robot, which is recognized as the first of its kind for pipe welding. The company also provides custom robotic solutions for various applications, including arc welding, food and beverage handling, and palletizing. With a dedicated team of engineers and scientists, Novarc Technologies aims to address complex industrial automation challenges through the development of collaborative robots and artificial intelligence systems.
Weever
Venture Round in 2021
Weever Apps specializes in providing software solutions that digitize processes, electronic forms, and inspections, significantly reducing the reliance on paper in manufacturing environments. The company's operations management platform automates administrative tasks, streamlining workflows to enhance productivity and efficiency. By targeting data-intensive processes such as inspections and training, Weever enables organizations to unlock the full potential of their frontline employees, allowing for better tracking and management of recorded results. This technology addresses the need for more efficient operations in industries where paper-based systems remain prevalent.
Canvass AI
Series A in 2020
Canvass AI is an AI-based platform focused on enhancing industrial operations. The company offers scalable AI solutions that empower industrial engineers and operators to improve quality, optimize processes, and reduce energy consumption in their daily activities. By providing actionable insights and real-time guidance, Canvass AI enables production teams to adopt AI technologies without needing extensive data science expertise. Its platform complements existing industrial systems, helping companies in sectors such as oil, gas, chemicals, and manufacturing to enhance operational performance, gain a competitive edge, and achieve new sustainability standards.
Praemo
Venture Round in 2020
Praemo Inc. is a technology company based in Kitchener, Canada, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing advanced detection technology designed to analyze industrial data across various sectors, including manufacturing, automotive, consumer packaged goods, aerospace, oil and gas, mining, and agriculture. The company's flagship product, Razor™, is an analytics engine that combines industry expertise with artificial intelligence and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). This technology enables organizations to predict and prevent disruptions in their operations by converting data into actionable insights and automatically generating recommendations for improvement.
Avidbots Corp.
Series B in 2019
Avidbots Corp. is a Canadian company founded in 2014 that specializes in developing and manufacturing autonomous commercial floor cleaning robots. Its flagship product, NEO, is an advanced scrubbing robot designed to enhance cleaning efficiency in various environments, including airports, retail malls, hospitals, colleges, industrial sites, museums, and warehouses across multiple countries. Avidbots' robots utilize laser mapping technology to create detailed maps of their surroundings, enabling them to plan and execute optimal cleaning paths. The company's vision is to integrate robotics into everyday life, thereby expanding human potential through innovative cleaning solutions.
Eigen Innovation
Venture Round in 2018
Eigen Innovations Inc. specializes in developing quality inspection and process control solutions for industrial manufacturers. Founded in 2012 and based in Fredericton, Canada, the company offers a vision analytics platform called Intellexon, which learns from operators to optimize machine settings. Additionally, Eigen provides a solution that captures video and sensor data from manufacturing processes, analyzing it with Intellexon software. This technology is applicable across various industries, including automotive, food processing, construction materials, and mining. By utilizing Eigen's integrated inspection solutions, manufacturers can create AI-inspection models that facilitate part-over-part inspections and generate standardized digital records for every product. The company's OneView software enables factory teams to automate processes and analyze data to identify and reduce defects, ultimately enhancing production efficiency and effectiveness.
Canvass AI
Seed Round in 2018
Canvass AI is an AI-based platform focused on enhancing industrial operations. The company offers scalable AI solutions that empower industrial engineers and operators to improve quality, optimize processes, and reduce energy consumption in their daily activities. By providing actionable insights and real-time guidance, Canvass AI enables production teams to adopt AI technologies without needing extensive data science expertise. Its platform complements existing industrial systems, helping companies in sectors such as oil, gas, chemicals, and manufacturing to enhance operational performance, gain a competitive edge, and achieve new sustainability standards.
Relogix
Seed Round in 2018
Relogix Inc., founded in 2010 and based in Ottawa, Canada, specializes in developing sensor-based devices for monitoring and tracking unused office spaces. The company offers a comprehensive solution that includes UtiLive, a system utilizing space tracking sensors and a machine learning analytics engine for data analysis. Relogix operates on a sensor-as-a-service model, which encompasses floor planning, deployment of sensor devices, and ongoing monitoring through a cloud-based application. The company's offerings are designed to support large enterprises and commercial real estate portfolios, enabling clients to make informed, data-driven decisions regarding their real estate strategies. Relogix's innovative workplace insights platform, Conexus, and advanced IoT occupancy sensors aim to enhance the workplace experience and optimize real estate utilization.
Upchain
Series A in 2018
Upchain is a provider of cloud-based product lifecycle management (PLM) and product data management (PDM) solutions, established in 2015. The company aims to transform the way PLM is approached by making it more accessible to all participants in the supply chain, rather than focusing solely on large multinational corporations. Upchain's software facilitates collaboration across decentralized product value chains, offering features such as item management, version control, change management, bills of materials management, file compliance, and integration with computer-aided design tools. This comprehensive approach enables manufacturers operating within complex value chains to enhance revenue, reduce costs, and improve product quality, thereby streamlining the entire lifecycle from initial design to final assembly.
Delco Automation
Venture Round in 2018
Delco Automation is a manufacturer specializing in process automation and control systems, primarily serving the water and wastewater, integrated security, ethanol, energy, oil, and gas industries. The company offers a range of custom-engineered solutions, including automation integration, control systems, and electrical panel products. Delco Automation provides essential services such as water treatment, security integration, and process automation, ensuring that products are delivered on time and within budget. Their expertise extends to commissioning, telecommunications, and information systems, making them a comprehensive provider for clients in various sectors.
Canvass AI
Seed Round in 2017
Canvass AI is an AI-based platform focused on enhancing industrial operations. The company offers scalable AI solutions that empower industrial engineers and operators to improve quality, optimize processes, and reduce energy consumption in their daily activities. By providing actionable insights and real-time guidance, Canvass AI enables production teams to adopt AI technologies without needing extensive data science expertise. Its platform complements existing industrial systems, helping companies in sectors such as oil, gas, chemicals, and manufacturing to enhance operational performance, gain a competitive edge, and achieve new sustainability standards.
Novarc Technologies
Seed Round in 2017
Novarc Technologies Inc. is a Vancouver-based company specializing in the design and manufacture of innovative robotic solutions for industrial applications, particularly in pipe welding. Established in 2013, Novarc has made significant advancements in collaborative robotics, offering products such as the Spool Welding Robot, which is recognized as the first of its kind for pipe welding. The company also provides custom robotic solutions for various applications, including arc welding, food and beverage handling, and palletizing. With a dedicated team of engineers and scientists, Novarc Technologies aims to address complex industrial automation challenges through the development of collaborative robots and artificial intelligence systems.
Upchain
Seed Round in 2017
Upchain is a provider of cloud-based product lifecycle management (PLM) and product data management (PDM) solutions, established in 2015. The company aims to transform the way PLM is approached by making it more accessible to all participants in the supply chain, rather than focusing solely on large multinational corporations. Upchain's software facilitates collaboration across decentralized product value chains, offering features such as item management, version control, change management, bills of materials management, file compliance, and integration with computer-aided design tools. This comprehensive approach enables manufacturers operating within complex value chains to enhance revenue, reduce costs, and improve product quality, thereby streamlining the entire lifecycle from initial design to final assembly.
Encycle
Venture Round in 2016
Encycle Corporation specializes in wireless electrical demand management and automated demand response solutions for commercial and industrial facilities. The company offers advanced demand management controllers that optimize the peak electrical demand of various building equipment, including electric vehicle chargers. Its products are applicable in a wide range of settings such as retail stores, offices, theaters, schools, and food processing plants. Encycle’s technology utilizes swarm-logic controllers that communicate with electrical loads to reduce demand effectively, enhancing energy efficiency. The company markets its solutions directly and through distributors in California and New York. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Encycle also has offices in San Marcos, California, and Taunton, United Kingdom. The company has established a strategic partnership with Ayla Networks to further enhance its offerings. Encycle was previously known as REGEN Energy Inc. before rebranding in November 2015.
Bit Stew Systems
Series C in 2016
Bit Stew Systems Inc. is a data intelligence company that specializes in providing a platform for data integration and management tailored to the needs of industries such as utilities, oil and gas, aviation, and manufacturing. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Burnaby, Canada, with additional locations in Mountain View, California; Melbourne, Australia; Madrid, Spain; and London, United Kingdom, Bit Stew Systems has developed MIx Core, a platform designed for the Industrial Internet of Things. This platform facilitates real-time analytics, dynamic event management, and seamless integration with both IT and operational systems. It offers solutions in machine intelligence, edge analytics, and predictive automation, allowing users to gain valuable insights into their industrial operations and connected devices. As of November 2016, Bit Stew Systems operates as a subsidiary of GE Digital LLC.
Eigen Innovation
Venture Round in 2016
Eigen Innovations Inc. specializes in developing quality inspection and process control solutions for industrial manufacturers. Founded in 2012 and based in Fredericton, Canada, the company offers a vision analytics platform called Intellexon, which learns from operators to optimize machine settings. Additionally, Eigen provides a solution that captures video and sensor data from manufacturing processes, analyzing it with Intellexon software. This technology is applicable across various industries, including automotive, food processing, construction materials, and mining. By utilizing Eigen's integrated inspection solutions, manufacturers can create AI-inspection models that facilitate part-over-part inspections and generate standardized digital records for every product. The company's OneView software enables factory teams to automate processes and analyze data to identify and reduce defects, ultimately enhancing production efficiency and effectiveness.
Bit Stew Systems
Series B in 2015
Bit Stew Systems Inc. is a data intelligence company that specializes in providing a platform for data integration and management tailored to the needs of industries such as utilities, oil and gas, aviation, and manufacturing. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Burnaby, Canada, with additional locations in Mountain View, California; Melbourne, Australia; Madrid, Spain; and London, United Kingdom, Bit Stew Systems has developed MIx Core, a platform designed for the Industrial Internet of Things. This platform facilitates real-time analytics, dynamic event management, and seamless integration with both IT and operational systems. It offers solutions in machine intelligence, edge analytics, and predictive automation, allowing users to gain valuable insights into their industrial operations and connected devices. As of November 2016, Bit Stew Systems operates as a subsidiary of GE Digital LLC.
Encycle
Series B in 2014
Encycle Corporation specializes in wireless electrical demand management and automated demand response solutions for commercial and industrial facilities. The company offers advanced demand management controllers that optimize the peak electrical demand of various building equipment, including electric vehicle chargers. Its products are applicable in a wide range of settings such as retail stores, offices, theaters, schools, and food processing plants. Encycle’s technology utilizes swarm-logic controllers that communicate with electrical loads to reduce demand effectively, enhancing energy efficiency. The company markets its solutions directly and through distributors in California and New York. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Encycle also has offices in San Marcos, California, and Taunton, United Kingdom. The company has established a strategic partnership with Ayla Networks to further enhance its offerings. Encycle was previously known as REGEN Energy Inc. before rebranding in November 2015.
Vizimax
Series A in 2012
Vizimax is an independent manufacturer of Automation Systems for Grid Modernization used by Power Utilities, Independent Power Producers (‘IPPs’) and Industrial Clients. Vizimax products contribute to making the electric grid more efficient, in lowering network outages by automating substations and interconnect renewable energy production sites to the grid, including wind farms, solar power and biomass production sites. Our clients include Siemens, Alstom Grid, Schneider Electric, Crompton Greaves, BHEL, and Hydro-Quebec among others.
Encycle
Venture Round in 2012
Encycle Corporation specializes in wireless electrical demand management and automated demand response solutions for commercial and industrial facilities. The company offers advanced demand management controllers that optimize the peak electrical demand of various building equipment, including electric vehicle chargers. Its products are applicable in a wide range of settings such as retail stores, offices, theaters, schools, and food processing plants. Encycle’s technology utilizes swarm-logic controllers that communicate with electrical loads to reduce demand effectively, enhancing energy efficiency. The company markets its solutions directly and through distributors in California and New York. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Encycle also has offices in San Marcos, California, and Taunton, United Kingdom. The company has established a strategic partnership with Ayla Networks to further enhance its offerings. Encycle was previously known as REGEN Energy Inc. before rebranding in November 2015.
Encycle
Venture Round in 2011
Encycle Corporation specializes in wireless electrical demand management and automated demand response solutions for commercial and industrial facilities. The company offers advanced demand management controllers that optimize the peak electrical demand of various building equipment, including electric vehicle chargers. Its products are applicable in a wide range of settings such as retail stores, offices, theaters, schools, and food processing plants. Encycle’s technology utilizes swarm-logic controllers that communicate with electrical loads to reduce demand effectively, enhancing energy efficiency. The company markets its solutions directly and through distributors in California and New York. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Encycle also has offices in San Marcos, California, and Taunton, United Kingdom. The company has established a strategic partnership with Ayla Networks to further enhance its offerings. Encycle was previously known as REGEN Energy Inc. before rebranding in November 2015.
GridPoint
Series A in 2006
GridPoint, Inc. specializes in energy management solutions that utilize real-time data collection, big data analytics, and cloud computing to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability for various industries. The company offers a comprehensive range of products, including energy management hardware like submeters and advanced monitoring devices, as well as the GridPoint Energy Manager software platform that allows users to oversee energy-consuming assets such as HVAC and lighting systems. Additionally, GridPoint provides mobile applications for on-the-go access to site details and real-time data. Their services encompass customer support, consultative energy advisory, control support, and site monitoring. GridPoint serves a diverse clientele, including retailers, grocery stores, restaurants, commercial enterprises, government entities, and educational institutions. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with an additional office in Roanoke, GridPoint operates as a subsidiary of Twenty First Century Utilities, LLC.
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