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POSITION OVERVIEW
BDC Capital is seeking an experienced investment professional to join its Growth Venture Fund as a Partner.
The Growth Venture Fund is a $500 million fund focused on backing and scaling innovative, high-growth Canadian companies with the potential to become national and global category leaders. The Fund makes minority growth equity investments, typically ranging from $15 million to $40 million, in companies with $10 million or more in annual revenue, generally from Series B onward. The Fund invests across industries, targeting differentiated, capital-efficient businesses with strong commercial traction, scalable business models and significant growth potential.
The Growth Venture Fund team currently manages a portfolio of 28 active late-stage companies.
Reporting to the Managing Partner, the successful candidate will play a key role in originating, evaluating, executing and managing investments, while contributing to the Fund’s investment strategy, portfolio development and overall performance. The Partner will oversee investment processes, exercise independent investment judgement, and lead investment recommendations to senior leadership and the Investment Committee.
The Partner will be expected to bring demonstrated experience developing investment opportunities within defined sectors, together with the ability to build expertise, relationships and investment conviction in new and evolving markets.
While experience in robotics, automation, autonomous technologies, enterprise software, artificial intelligence or consumer businesses would be valuable, greater emphasis will be placed on investment judgment, sector development capabilities, relationship building and demonstrated track record of successful investing than on prior specialization in any particular industry.
The ideal candidate combines strong commercial judgment, a proven investment track record, established industry relationships and the ability to provide strategic oversight and guidance to investment professionals while working effectively with founders, management teams and other investment stakeholders.
CHALLENGES TO BE MET
Investment Strategy and Origination
- Take a leadership role in defining and executing the Fund’s investment strategy within a designated sector of expertise.
- Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of attractive investment opportunities through proactive sourcing, market mapping and relationship development.
- Leverage established networks of entrepreneurs, venture capital and growth equity investors, industry executives, advisors and other ecosystem participants.
- Identify companies with differentiated competitive positions, proven business models, attractive growth prospects and the potential to become category leaders.
- Develop informed perspectives on industry dynamics, emerging trends, competitive landscapes and market opportunities.
- Collaborate with other Partners to assess investment opportunities and contribute to portfolio construction across the Fund.
Investment Evaluation and Execution
- Lead investment transactions throughout the full investment lifecycle, from initial assessment through due diligence, structuring, negotiation and closing.
- Direct and oversee comprehensive commercial, financial, operational and, where relevant, technical due diligence conducted by investment professionals and external advisors.
- Evaluate market opportunity, competitive differentiation, management capabilities, unit economics, capital requirements, growth potential and investment risks.
- Critically assess investment opportunities, challenging key assumptions, evaluating risks and ensuring the quality and rigor of the investment analysis.
- Review and challenge financial analyses, valuations, investment scenarios and return assessments prepared by investment professionals, providing strategic direction and oversight.
- Lead the formulation of investment recommendations and present them to senior leadership and the Investment Committee, articulating the investment thesis, expected returns, key risks and value creation opportunities.
- Lead the structuring and negotiation of minority equity investments, including primary and secondary transactions, in collaboration with management teams, co-investors and advisors.
- Oversee transaction execution, ensuring effective coordination of internal teams, external advisors and other stakeholders.
Portfolio Management and Value Creation
- Take an active role in portfolio company oversight, including participation on boards of directors and relevant board committees.
- Build constructive, trusted relationships with founders, CEOs and management teams.
- Provide strategic guidance on growth initiatives, market expansion, organizational development, capital allocation, financing strategies and other critical business decisions.
- Monitor portfolio company performance, identify emerging risks and opportunities, and recommend appropriate actions.
- Lead or contribute to follow-on financings, strategic transactions and exit planning.
- Leverage BDC Capital’s network and resources to support portfolio companies in achieving their strategic objectives.
Fund Leadership and Team Development
- Contribute to the Fund’s investment decisions, portfolio construction, risk management and overall financial performance.
- Work closely with the Managing Partner and other investment professionals to maintain a disciplined and consistent investment approach.
- Mentor and develop junior investment professionals, fostering strong analytical capabilities, sound investment judgment and professional growth.
- Support a collaborative, high-performance team culture characterized by accountability, intellectual rigor and constructive debate.
- Represent the Growth Venture Fund and BDC Capital with entrepreneurs, investors, industry stakeholders and the broader Canadian investment community.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Professional Experience
- Significant professional experience, typically 12–15 years or more, in venture capital, growth equity, private equity or other relevant investment roles.
- Demonstrated track record of sourcing, leading and executing investments in high-growth businesses, preferably at the growth or later venture stages.
- Proven ability to independently manage complex investment transactions, including due diligence, valuation, structuring and negotiation.
- Experience managing investment portfolios, serving on boards of directors and supporting companies through significant growth and strategic transitions.
- Established relationships within the Canadian venture capital and growth investment ecosystem, complemented by relevant international networks.
- Demonstrated ability to generate proprietary investment opportunities and develop strong relationships with founders, executives and investment partners.
- Experience evaluating investment performance, managing portfolio risks and contributing to successful investment outcomes.
Sector Expertise
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute investment strategies within defined sectors, identifying attractive market opportunities, emerging trends and differentiated businesses.
- Strong understanding of industry dynamics, competitive positioning, business models and the key drivers of growth and value creation.
- Proven ability to develop deep sector knowledge, establish relevant industry networks and generate proprietary investment opportunities.
- Intellectual curiosity and adaptability, with the ability to develop investment conviction in emerging technologies, evolving industries and unfamiliar markets.
- Experience investing in technology-driven or innovation-led businesses, with exposure to robotics, automation, artificial intelligence, enterprise software or consumer sectors considered an asset.
- Ability to translate sector insights into actionable investment theses, disciplined investment decisions and long-term portfolio development.
Investment and Leadership Competencies
- Investment judgment: Strong analytical and commercial capabilities, with a demonstrated ability to identify attractive risk-adjusted investment opportunities and make sound decisions under uncertainty.
- Strategic thinking: Ability to develop differentiated investment perspectives and translate industry knowledge into actionable investment strategies.
- Financial expertise: Advanced understanding of financial analysis, valuation, investment structuring, portfolio management and return optimization.
- Deal leadership: Proven ability to originate opportunities, manage complex processes, negotiate effectively and execute transactions successfully.
- Relationship management: Ability to establish credibility and trusted relationships with entrepreneurs, management teams, co-investors and other stakeholders.
- Board-level effectiveness: Strong governance skills, sound business judgment and the ability to contribute constructively to strategic decisions.
- Entrepreneurial mindset: Proactive, resourceful and results-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- Collaboration and people leadership: Ability to mentor investment professionals, work effectively across teams and contribute to an inclusive, high-performing investment culture.
- Communication and influence: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to articulate complex investment considerations and influence senior decision-makers.
Education and Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Economics, Commerce, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or another relevant discipline. Candidates with other educational backgrounds and strong professional experience will also be considered.
- A postgraduate degree or professional designation, such as an MBA, CFA, Master’s degree or PhD in a relevant field, is considered an asset.
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