Business Development Bank of Canada

The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is a government-owned financial institution established in 1944, headquartered in Montreal. It aims to foster economic growth and job creation by providing financial products and services primarily to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Canada. BDC offers a range of services, including business loans, subordinate financing, venture capital, and consulting support in areas such as strategic planning and human resource management. The bank serves various industries, including aerospace, automotive, construction, food and beverage, manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, technology, and tourism. With a network of over 100 offices, BDC operates in both official languages, ensuring access to its services for a diverse clientele nationwide.

Trevor Allibon

Managing Director, Subordinate Financing

Timothy April

Managing Director

Cheri Corbett

Senior Partner, Cleantech Practice

Saif Hashmi

Principal

Vern Malcolm

Managing Director, Growth and Transition Capital

Jérôme Nycz

Executive Vice President, BDC Capital

Matt Price

Managing Director, Growth and Transition Capital

Sal Rabbani

Managing Partner, Advisory Services

Andrianiaina Rajaobelina

Associate Principal

Michelle Scarbourgh

Managing Partner, Thrive Venture Fund for Women and Women in Technology Venture Fund

Kunle Tauhid

Vice President, Financing and Consulting

Ronald Warburton

Managing Partner

Angelo Zeni

Managing Director, Growth and Transition Capital

Past deals in Oil and Gas Refining

FlyScan

Venture Round in 2020
Flyscan Systems Inc. develops airborne platform that automates the detection of small oil leaks and offers a series of visual inspection functions. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Québec, Canada.

Lube City

Private Equity Round in 2019
Lube City Corp. is a Canadian company based in Edmonton that specializes in oil change and fleet maintenance services for automobiles. Established in 1990, Lube City provides a variety of offerings including automatic oil changes, transmission fluid services, fuel treatments, power steering fluid replacements, and battery replacements. The company also delivers additional services such as engine flushes, radiator coolant system maintenance, fuel system services, tune-ups, and fuel filter replacements. With a focus on the harsh driving conditions experienced in Alberta, Lube City aims to assist customers in maintaining their vehicles and ensuring optimal performance through its comprehensive service offerings.

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.

H2O Innovation

Post in 2018
H2O Innovation Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in integrated water treatment solutions utilizing membrane filtration technology. It operates through three primary segments: Water Technologies and Services, Specialty Products, and Operation and Maintenance Services. The company provides systems and equipment for producing drinking and industrial process water, as well as for the reclamation, reuse, and desalination of water. In addition to offering membrane filtration systems and spare parts, H2O Innovation supplies specialty chemicals such as antiscalants, cleaners, and coagulants. The company also provides a range of services, including operation and maintenance for water treatment facilities, public works services, and construction for water and sewer lines. Its innovative technologies, such as Intelogx for data analysis and Clearlogx for automation, enhance the efficiency of water treatment processes. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Quebec City, H2O Innovation has established itself as a leader in the water treatment industry, continuously expanding its market presence through a comprehensive range of products and services.

Lithion Power Group

Venture Round in 2013
HPC Energy Services, based in Calgary, Canada, specializes in horizontal drilling technologies. The company provides integrated oil and gas services that are designed to adapt to the evolving demands of the drilling industry. By offering a range of tools and solutions that enhance efficiency from the drilling rig to the drill bit, HPC Energy Services aims to support its customers in optimizing their operations.

Nexterra

Venture Round in 2011
Nexterra develops, manufactures and delivers advanced gasification systems that enable customers to self-generate clean, low cost heat and power at industrial and institutional facilities using waste fuels. In an era of higher energy prices, this means dramatically lower costs, higher operating margins and less reliance on fossil fuels and grid-purchased electricity. Furthermore, by using renewable biomass fuels such as wood waste, customers can dramatically reduce their carbon footprint.

Nanox

Series B in 2003
Nanox, Inc. develops and manufactures nanostructured perovskite-based catalyst formulations for emission control.
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