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Jérôme Nycz is a retired venture capital executive based in Montreal, Quebec, who most recently served as Executive Vice President at BDC Capital until July 2024. Leading the investment arm of the Business Development Bank of Canada, he oversaw billions in assets and established it as Canada's largest venture capital investor. Under his leadership, the firm launched major initiatives including the $500 million Thrive Venture Fund and a $400 million Climate Tech Fund. Prior to joining BDC in 2002, he held senior positions at Export Development Canada, Industry Canada, and the Department of National Defence. He holds an International Master's in Business Administration from the University of Hartford and a Bachelor of Arts from Concordia University. His professional career focused on scaling the Canadian technology ecosystem through direct venture capital, growth equity, and fund-of-funds investments.
Jérôme Nycz stands as a key figure within Canada's vibrant innovation landscape, serving as a Vice President at BDC Venture Capital. In this strategic role, he is instrumental in guiding the firm's investment philosophy and ensuring its alignment with the broader mission of the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) to empower Canadian entrepreneurs.
As a Vice President, Jérôme contributes significantly to the strategic direction and oversight of BDC Venture Capital's extensive investment activities. BDC Venture Capital is recognized as a leading investor in Canadian innovation, with a clear focus on high-growth sectors critical to the nation's future economy. These areas include information technology, cleantech, life sciences, and deep technology. The firm strategically invests across all stages of a company's lifecycle, from early-stage seed funding to later-stage growth capital, with the overarching goal of cultivating world-class Canadian enterprises. Jérôme's leadership helps ensure that BDC's venture capital initiatives are not only aligned with national economic priorities but also effectively support the next generation of Canadian innovators, facilitating crucial resource allocation and strategic partnerships that amplify BDC's impact in the competitive venture capital landscape.
Jérôme Nycz brings a wealth of experience and profound financial acumen to his position. He has cultivated a long and distinguished career at BDC, having joined the organization in 1998. Prior to his current role, he held various senior leadership positions, including Executive Vice President, Corporate Development and Chief Financial Officer for BDC overall. His extensive background in corporate strategy, financial management, and business development has been pivotal in guiding BDC's sustained growth and its unwavering commitment to Canadian entrepreneurs. Academically, he holds an MBA from Concordia University and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Université du Québec à Montréal, providing him with a robust foundation in business and finance. His journey within BDC showcases a deep understanding of the unique challenges and abundant opportunities facing Canadian businesses.
While Jérôme Nycz's role is primarily strategic and focused on oversight rather than direct deal-making, his influence is profoundly evident in the robust portfolio and significant impact generated by BDC Venture Capital. Under the strategic direction he helps shape, BDC Venture Capital has been a cornerstone investor in numerous successful Canadian companies, helping them scale globally and create substantial economic value. The firm's investments are meticulously designed to address market gaps, provide patient capital, and foster a vibrant ecosystem where Canadian innovation can truly thrive. Jérôme's contributions ensure that BDC Venture Capital remains a vital partner for entrepreneurs seeking not only capital but also invaluable expertise and strategic guidance to achieve their ambitious growth objectives.
As a strategic leader at BDC Venture Capital, Jérôme Nycz contributes to investments in high-growth sectors such as information technology, cleantech, life sciences, and deep technology. BDC Venture Capital invests across all stages, from seed to growth, to build world-class Canadian companies.
Jérôme Nycz works at BDC Venture Capital, which is the venture capital arm of the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC). BDC is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, and has offices across Canada.
