OUR IMPACT
InBC is investing in a future-ready economy, building resilient, diversified and inclusive industries driving economic and jobs growth across B.C.
Impact Highlights
*Based on the latest available reporting data.
Supporting B.C. Business
InBC’s investments are fuelling the growth of innovative B.C. companies.
$196M
Capital committed
40
B.C. companies supported by portfolio
:
16
Direct investments in B.C. companies
12
Commitments to venture funds that invest in B.C.
Driving Economic and Employment Growth*
InBC’s investments are driving short- and long-term economic and employment impact in B.C
$400M
Annual revenue generated by B.C. companies
$258M
Annual R&D contributed by B.C. companies
1,900+
B.C. jobs supported by portfolio
Unlocking Capital for B.C. Innovation*
For every dollar InBC invested in a company or venture fund:
The companies raised
8.53X
in the funding rounds
The funds invested
3.61X
into B.C. companies
Building a Diversified and Future-Ready Economy
InBC’s investments are supporting key growth sectors across the province.
% by investment dollars
InBC Investment
Themes
InBC’s investment themes are aligned to priority sectors that will drive short- and long-term economic, social and employment relevance and impact for the people of B.C. These will be reviewed periodically based on changing market needs and conditions.
Innovating for the future
Investing in technologies that digitize and innovate industries to enable future economic growth in B.C.
Sector
- ICT (AI, Robotics, Quantum, Deeptech, etc.)
- Creative Tech
- Maritime and aerospace innovation
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Driving climate action
Investing in solutions towards net-zero emissions and a climate resilient economy.
Sectors
- Cleantech
- Agribusiness
- Energy transition
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Enhancing social wellbeing
Investing in inclusive and equitable solutions that improve health, education and social wellbeing for communities across B.C.
Sectors
- ICT (Healthtech, Medtech, Edtech)
- Life Sciences
- Construction innovation
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Advancing Reconciliation
Investing to generate economic opportunities for Indigenous Peoples in B.C.
Sectors
- All Innovation Sectors
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To guide our assessment of impact and ESG risks, InBC aligns with global frameworks and standards, including the Impact Management Project, UN Principles for Responsible Investing, UN Sustainable Development Goals and Targets, UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN), Reconciliation and Responsible Investment Initiative and International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) Operating Principles for Impact Management.
For more details on our approach and how we are creating impact, see our Investment Policy Statement.
