

Alison Nankivell
Senior Vice President, Fund Investments | BDC Capital
Alison Nankivell is Senior Vice President, Fund Investments and Global Scaling. Based in Toronto, she leads the indirect investments of BDC Capital, which is one of Canada’s largest venture and growth equity fund investors with more than $5 billion of assets under management.
She is also responsible for BDC Capital’s strategic initiatives focused on environmental, social and governance and the global expansion strategy for the bank’s most high potential direct investments.
CIX Startup Awards Pitch Showcase: Growth Category
This category recognizes startups that have moved beyond early traction and are scaling rapidly. These companies are driving significant market impact, demonstrating strong revenue growth, and proving their ability to compete at the highest levels. The winners in this category are poised to become the next major success stories in the Canadian innovation ecosystem.
Bold Missions: Deep-Tech and the Path to Scale
From revolutionizing resource extraction to scaling clean technology, the path to a sustainable future is filled with both challenges and opportunities. In this fireside chat, we’ll explore how mission-driven companies like Summit Nanotech are transforming industries, the critical role of angel investors in supporting deep-tech innovation, and how bridging academic research with real-world application fuels success.
Presented in Partnership with the National Angel Capital Organization.