Where CPG Means More — Community, Passion, Growth | Empowering Canadian Consumer Brands

Navigating the funding landscape shouldn't be a barrier to bringing great Canadian products to market. We've created a comprehensive directory of alternative funding solutions, specifically curated for CPG entrepreneurs. From startup capital to scale-up funding, our directory connects you with the financial resources needed to turn your vision into reality.
Our directory opens doors to diverse funding opportunities tailored for Canadian CPG companies:
Powering Canadian CPG Innovation

The 51 AgTech Fund
Equity Financing
The51 Food and AgTech General Partnership is a trailblazing Canadian venture capital firm, led by women and committed to revolutionizing the agricultural landscape through groundbreaking technology. Our expert team of former founders, operators and engineers provides unparalleled guidance and support, while our expansive The51 community connects our visionary founders with invaluable domain knowledge, talent and resources. Together, we cultivate a sustainable and thriving future for our planet.
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WeBC
Business Loans
WeBC is proud to be the BC Loan Fund Partner for the national $34 million WEOC National Loan Program for women and non-binary entrepreneurs as they start, scale, grow and maintain their business.
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Alterna Savings Microfinance Program
Micro Loans
Alterna values entrepreneurs and small business owners and their contributions toward our economy and local communities. We promote community economic development through micro-lending initiatives, encouraging our members to be financially knowledgeable, giving back through many charitable activities and continually striving to be transparent at every level of our operation.
Our Microfinance program works to address socio-economic inequity by creating opportunities for financial independence and reducing barriers to banking for those often excluded from financing.
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Access Community Capital Fund Business Loans
Business Loans, Micro Loans
At ACCESS, we are here to remove barriers for entrepreneurs who have viable business ideas through micro-loans, business training and coaching. We consider an individual’s financial situation, need, skills, motivation and drive to succeed.
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SharpShooter Funding
Business Loans, Invoice Factoring, Alternative Banking, Working Capital Line
SharpShooter Funding has been providing owners of small and medium-sized Canadian businesses with business financing solutions since 2015. As a Canadian Small Business Funder, we are 100% committed to providing small businesses with smart funding solutions and world-class service.
We are the small business funding provider that business owners everywhere can truly rely on.
We provide responsible business financing solutions to small businesses and pride ourselves in being truthful, transparent, and customer-focused. Our team has respect for our merchants and take privacy and data security very seriously.
Our values consistently help us provide small businesses with the funding, flexibility, and attention they need and deserve. Whether you need short term funding, long term funding, small Business Funding or start-up funding, Sharpshooter makes it possible to quickly and efficiently apply online for funding.
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Driven
Business Loans
Your business, your financing terms
Fast, flexible business loans from $500 to $300,000. Repay on your own terms, up to 24 months — with no hidden fees.
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Mentor Works
Business Loans, Grants
Canada's #1 Government Grant Writers - Mentor Works team of Canadian government grant & loan application writers have an average success rate of 86% across all government funding programs and provide our clients with an average of 95% time savings.
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BDC
Business Loans, Alternative Banking, Working Capital Line, Factoring Solutions
At BDC, we know business owners. We’ve been working with them for more than 75 years. We know their challenges and we understand their needs. And we want them to grow and succeed.
We support small and medium-sized businesses in all industries and at every stage of growth with money and advice. We are the Business Development Bank of Canada. We are BDC.
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Greenbox Capital
Business Loans, Invoice Factoring, Working Capital Line, Merchant Cash Advances
Greenbox Capital is dedicated to helping your small or mid-sized business succeed by providing quick, easy working capital loans from $3,000 up to $500,000 in as little as one business day.
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Black Business Initiative BBI - Loans
Business Loans, Micro Loans
If you’re a new or existing Black-owned business in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland you may be eligible for a loan. We offer three types of loans: Capital Equipment Acquisition, Working Capital, or Short-term receivable financing.
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BMO for Black Entrepreneurs
Business Loans
To bring business within reach for Black entrepreneurs, we’re committed to championing the growth of Black-owned businesses. Providing better access to working capital
Our program provides loans of up to $250,000 using specialized lending criteria for Black, for-profit entrepreneurs across Canada.
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TD - Black Entrepreneur Credit Access Program
Business Loans, Commercial Overdraft, Working Capital Line, Traditional Banking
TD's Black Entrepreneur Credit Access Program is designed to help address the unique needs of Black Business customers.
-Available across various products, including line of credit
-Interest only for select products up to 12 months
-Set up fees waived on new credit and credit increase requests under $50,000
-Access to support via Black Customer Experience team
-Holistic credit adjudication to evaluate qualitative aspects of your business
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