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BDC Launches $50M Fund for Women-Led Business Acquisitions

9/23/2025

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The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) launched Thrive Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Fund, a $50 million program.
It targets the 19% of women-owned companies amid ownership transitions.
The fund directs $40 million to direct investments and $10 million for women-led acquisitions.
BDC will mentor and train women entrepreneurs, focusing on firms with earnings of $1 million to $5 million.

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Story summary

The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) launched Thrive Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Fund, a $50 million program.
It targets the 19% of women-owned companies amid ownership transitions.
The fund directs $40 million to direct investments and $10 million for women-led acquisitions.
BDC will mentor and train women entrepreneurs, focusing on firms with earnings of $1 million to $5 million.