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Sources of private sector financing

Find out about the financial services and assistance available for your business needs. Browse and locate members of these private sector associations who provide debt and equity financing to businesses.

Debt Financing

Debt financing means borrowing money. If you are looking to start your business, to finance your operations, to buy or lease equipment, or to expand, members of the following organizations may be able to help.

• Canadian Bankers Association
  
  http://www.cba.ca/en/component/content/category/56-member-banks
  For banking, commercial loans and other debt financing services, you can turn to Canadian chartered banks and foreign bank subsidiaries.
• Canadian Financing and Leasing Association
  
  http://www.cfla-acfl.ca/
  Procure equipment, vehicles and related items or services by way of leases, secured loans or conditional sales contracts obtained through this association.
• Credit Union Central of Canada
  
  http://www.cucentral.ca/
  Commercial loans, credit and banking services are available from your local credit union branch.
• Cooperatives — Desjardins Group
  
  http://www.desjardins.com/fr/bienvenue.jsp
  You can access financial services such as commercial loans and credit through this financial cooperative.
• Louis Riel Capital Corporation
  
  http://www.lrcc.mb.ca
  Are you a Manitoba Métis or Non-Status Indian entrepreneur? If so, you could access financing to start, acquire or expand your small business.

Equity Financing

Look beyond traditional banks. Private equity financing or capital funds represent an investment in your company and an alternative method to raise the money you need to innovate and grow your business. Members of these associations may help.

• Canada's Venture Capital and Private Equity Association
  
  http://cvca.ca/membership/directory/
  If you seek long-term financing for your business, consider accessing potential investors through this association.
• National Angel Capital Organization
  
  http://www.angelinvestor.ca/For_Entrepreneurs.asp
  Find angel investors who could provide you with funding for your high-growth technology or life sciences business.
• Quebec Venture Capital Association (only available in French)
  
  http://reseaucapital.com/
  Support the growth of your innovative small business with equity and venture capital from members of this organization.
• Golden Opportunities Fund Inc.
  
  http://www.goldenopportunities.sk.ca/venture_capital/subpage_2
  Are you looking for expansion capital for your growing business? You may qualify, if your business has no more than 500 employees and is located in Saskatchewan.
• Ontario Venture Capital Fund Finder
  
  http://www.ovcf.com/FundFinder/FundFinder/tabid/78/Default.aspx
  Use this online tool to find sources of venture capital for your Ontario business.

Other Private Sector Sources of Financing

There are other sources of private sector financing to consider. These include merchant bankers, international trade financing companies, and specialized financial institutions such as insurance companies, commercial mortgage lenders, and specialty equipment financing.