BDC Thrive Lab for Women
Canada
Investment Thesis
A $100M collaborative equity investment lab backing women-led businesses at pre-seed through early stages that deliver measurable positive social impact aligned with UN SDGs in food security, agriculture, health & well-being, education, and reduced inequalities. The Lab works through 25 Canadian co-investment partners to source, pre-qualify, and support portfolio companies with capital, mentorship, and resources while pursuing sustainable growth and double-bottom-line returns.
Focus Areas
Investment Stage
Pre-SeedSeedEarly
Sectors
Investment Signals
GeographyCanada-focused
RoleBoth
Revenue Stagepre-revenue ok
Impact MandateYes
Sample Portfolio Companies
ALT-PRO Advantage
BetterCart Analytics
Dispersa
Flora Fertility Inc.
Healthkind
Knead Technologies
MedReddie
Oasis Learning AI
Partage Club
RainStick
Save Da Sea Foods
AUM & Sources
Est. C$100M
Assets under management (estimated)
Sources
No public sources found.
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