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BDC stories
BDC backs defence-sector, dual-use chip & rocket ventures
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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spacetech
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semiconductors
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ai
BDC launches its Defence Platform with CAD $6.2 million for Canada Rocket Company and a pre-seed bet on AI chip startup Irréversible.
AI agents, biometrics & stablecoins to reshape payments by 2026
Wed, 12th Nov 2025
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biometrics
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fintech
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blockchain
By 2026, AI agents will streamline one-third of B2B payments, while stablecoins and biometrics reshape global payment security and standards.
Snowflake & SAP unite to offer real-time AI data integration
Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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martech
SAP partners with Snowflake to integrate real-time AI data capabilities, launching extensions for SAP Business Data Cloud in 2026.
BDC & Community Futures launch $100M fund for rural businesses
Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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smb
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small business loans
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market growth
BDC and Community Futures have launched a $100m fund to boost financing and advisory support for rural businesses across Canada.
Cohere hits $7B evaluation after new USD $100M funding round
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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risk & compliance
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genai
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data privacy
Cohere raised USD $100 million, reaching a USD $7 billion valuation, to advance secure, compliance-focused AI for enterprises globally.
SoloSecure launches freelancer cyberattack defence training
Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
SoloSecure certification launches to help freelancers defend against rising cyber threats, safeguarding their businesses and clients in the growing gig economy.
BDC funds CAD $50 million for women-led SMB acquisitions
Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
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smb
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entrepreneurship
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venture capital
Through the bank's Thrive ETA Fund, the funding supports women in buying and operating Canadian businesses to boost ownership diversity.
ShopVision raises USD $4.1 million to build AI for eCommerce teams
Sat, 20th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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rpa
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ai
ShopVision secured USD $4.1 million to develop an AI platform offering eCommerce teams vital market insights and automation to boost decision-making.
Deep Sky launches North America's first DAC carbon capture facility
Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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clean technologies
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climate change
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renewable energy
Canadian firms Deep Sky and Skyrenu achieve North America's first underground carbon storage via direct air capture at Innisfail, Alberta facility.
BDC launches CAD $200M fund for industrial tech growth
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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robots
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manufacturing
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supply chain
BDC launches CAD $200 million Industrial Innovation Venture Fund II to back Canadian early-stage firms in manufacturing, ag-tech, and critical minerals.