Indigenous entrepreneur
“Aboriginal entrepreneurs and business owners face several obstacles in accessing financing for start-up, on-going operations, acquisitions, and expansions.” *
Indigenous banking at BDC
$400M
committed to clients as of March 31, 2020
9
account managers dedicated exclusively to Indigenous entrepreneurs
1,100
Indigenous clients across Canada
Indigenous Entrepreneur Loan
Get up to $350,000 to start or grow your business, whether you operate on or off reserve.
Benefits for your business
Flexible repayment terms to protect your cash flow
Flexible financing to get your business off the ground or grow your company.
A loan that gives back to charity
BDC will give back part of the interest paid on the loan to a registered charity of your choice.
Limited personal risk
Your personal assets are not taken as collateral for the loan.
Use the Indigenous Entrepreneur Loan to:
- Acquire fixed assets
- Finance franchise fees
- Cover start-up costs
- Start exporting
- Replenish working capital
Need more than $350,000? Learn about our other financing solutions.
Advisory Services
Financial management
Learn the basics of financial management in a way that’s relevant to your business
Strategic planning
Protect and strengthen your position in the marketplace by aligning your management team behind one vision.
Testimonial
If you’re Aboriginal, the entrepreneur is there inside you. You can start up your own business, whether it be a retail store, a restaurant or anything. Being Aboriginal doesn’t stop you from doing anything. We are creating jobs for people. We are taking care of ourselves. So it’s time to be proud of First Nations in Canada. It’s amazing. It’s good.
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* The Conference Board of Canada, Opportunities to improve the financial ecosystem for Aboriginal entrepreneurs and SMEs in Canada, (2017). Report prepared for The National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA) and BDC