BDC Capital

New strategic priorities to align capital allocation with Canada’s economic growth.

  • Venture Capital
  • Growth Equity

The Inflection Point

As Canada’s largest and most active institutional investor in early- and growth-stage companies, BDC Capital—acting both as a direct investor in businesses and as an indirect investor through Canadian private funds—reached a pivotal inflection point. With the private investment landscape shifting—marked by a general post-ZIPR decline, evolving exit dynamics, and rising expectations for both financial and societal returns—the organization needed to sharpen its long-term strategic stance.

The broader objective was clear: refresh strategic priorities and realign capital allocation to answer a pressing question—how can Canadian companies be best supported to maximize their odds of success in today’s volatile, rapidly changing environment?

Client

BDC Capital

Stage

  • National Investment Platform
  • Strategic Refresh

Services Rendered

  • Market Intelligence
  • High-Level Strategic Planning
  • Capital Allocation Advisory – Segment Analysis

Timeline

Q3 2024 – Q1 2025

Our Role
  • Supported the internal analytics and strategy team in mapping investment opportunities across Canada
  • Assessed and rated market segments for long-term strategic importance to Canadian economic development
  • Worked alongside leadership to identify internal strategic priorities.
Outcomes & Momentum
  • Clearer visibility on which segments matter most for long-term Canadian economic impact
  • Prioritization of internal initiatives that can drive greater impact
  • Stronger alignment across leadership on capital allocation, structure, and strategic posture
  • Momentum to move forward with focus — across governance, operations, and deployment

Why It Matters

BDC Capital plays a unique role in Canada’s innovation and growth ecosystem. This strategic refresh wasn’t just about the numbers — it was about helping the organization identify where it can have the greatest impact, and what it will take internally to deliver on that potential.

Client perspective

Geneviève and her team helped us during a critical transition. They worked closely with us and our teams to focus efforts, organize analysis, and shape the strategic planning process just before our new VP of strategy and operations came in. It gave us the clarity and momentum we needed at the right moment.

Geneviève Bouthillier, Executive Vice‑President, BDC Capital

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