Development Capital

Through the Development Capital program, Investissement Quebec provides customized financing for large-scale projects. You can seek debt financing of up to $100 million and equity financing of $2 million or more, generally between 20% and 30% of shares.
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Overview of the Development Capital program:

Through the Development Capital program, Investissement Quebec provides customized financing for large-scale projects. You can seek debt financing of up to $100 million and equity financing of $2 million or more, generally between 20% and 30% of shares.

Benefits of the Development Capital program:
  • Equity financing: Equity investment of $5 million or more, generally between 20% and 30% of shares.
  • Debt financing: Up to $100M.
  • Senior secured loan: Generally with other lenders. Competitive market-based terms and conditions.
  • Subordinated loan: With or without guarantee. Repayment terms and rates based on the business's situation, at market conditions.
Eligibility criteria of the Development Capital program:
  • All Quebec businesses are eligible, except companies operating in the following industries:
  • Agriculture*
  • Finance and insurance
  • Real estate (certain activities are excluded)
  • Retail sales and comparable activities
  • Other industries where clients are primarily individuals, except for tourism
  • However, companies that are ineligible for La Financiere agricole du Quebec programs may qualify for financing from Investissement Quebec.
  • Examples of eligible projects
  • Total or partial share redemption to maintain Quebec ownership
  • Acquisition of a company in Quebec or abroad
  • Growth or productivity enhancement (expansion, equipment upgrade)
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