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A hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal life
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Position Overview
BDC Capital’s Defence Deep Tech Venture Fund is part of BDC's Defence Platform. It will invest in early-stage ventures, which develop deep technologies that transform how business is done across multiple sectors. The fund will invest exclusively in companies with a defence or dual-use strategy. In addition, the Defence Deep Tech Venture Fund will act as a leader in the Canadian VC ecosystem, connecting key stakeholders across the deep tech value chain to leverage non-dilutive sources of funding, procurement and tech development support. Main sectors of focus would include, but are not limited to: Quantum, Foundational AI, Photonics, Autonomy, Electronics and Materials.
The Fund would work closely with various departments across the federal government to help provide them with a market watch function, while accessing technical expertise & government labs. The Fund will also build and maintain solid working relationships with key ecosystem stakeholders, including accelerators and incubators.
Analysts join one of our teams as an early specialist in investment finance, to lead parts of the process of evaluating potential deals and of managing BDC Capital’s current portfolio.
The BDC Defence Deep Tech Venture Fund is part of the BDC's National Defence and Sovereignty Platform. It will invest in early-stage ventures, which develop deep technologies that transform how business is done across multiple sectors. The fund will invest exclusively in companies with a dual-use strategy, or those willing to develop one. In addition, the Defence Deep Tech Venture Fund will act as a leader in the Canadian VC ecosystem, connecting key stakeholders across the deep tech value chain to heavily leverage non-dilutive government investment, procurement and tech development support. Main sectors of focus would include, but are not limited to: Quantum, Foundational AI, Photonics, Autonomy, Electronics and Materials.
The Fund would work closely with various departments across the federal government to help provide them with a market watch function, while accessing technical expertise & government labs, in addition to obtaining non-dilutive financing for its portfolio companies. The Fund will also build and maintain solid working relationships with key ecosystem stakeholders, including accelerators and incubators.
In this role, you own the success of a fund whose investments ultimately shape the future of Canadian economy. This position requires a seasoned perspective on investments and deal-making, top-notch ability to build partnerships within the investment community, and strong leadership to drive a qualified team. Your top priority is to present BDC Capital as a first-class investor to companies, corporates, LPs and other GPs, driving first-class deal flow and partnerships.
Investment Analysts join one of our teams as an early-career professional to operate parts of the process of evaluating potential deals and of monitoring our current portfolio.
CHALLENGES TO BE MET
Deal Sourcing
Analyze underlying portfolio of partner funds to identify promising opportunities for follow-on investments and track upcoming fund raises
Perform market research and scouting to inform the fund’s investment strategy, identifying emerging markets, verticals, technologies, or companies
Deal Making
Perform due diligence analysis on companies’ market, competition, management, sales, products, cap table, and anything that is relevant to determining potential business value and exit strategies
Manage operational tasks in due diligence such as booking meetings, and preparing interview guides
Determine and validate performance metrics, feeding valuation models, forecasts and financial pro formas
Analyze technical documentation and/or work with technical consultants to evaluate technologies, products, and services
Assist in reference calls with competitors, clients, industry experts, and prospect company’s current or past employees
Conduct routine ba
About the Company
We are BDC, the bank for Canadian entrepreneurs. Our mission is to help create and develop strong Canadian businesses through financing, consulting services and securitization, with a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises. Through our subsidiary—BDC Capital, we also offer a full spectrum of specialized financing, including venture capital, equity as well as growth and business transition capital. BDC, Canada’s first B Corp bank. B Corps are certified Beneficial companies. Their purpose is to create value for society as...
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