# Venbridge

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> Venbridge, which runs the Easly brand, lends Canadian technology companies $100,000 to $2 million against accrued SR&ED credits or recurring revenue.

Venbridge is a Canadian venture debt provider, operating the Easly brand, that lends against SR&ED tax credits, government grants and recurring revenue so founders can grow without selling equity. It funds Canadian technology companies with accrued credits or recurring revenue, generally with a prior claim history, from $100,000 to $2 million.

## Key facts
- **Products:** SR&ED financing, grant and tax credit financing, business line of credit
- **Funding range:** $100,000 to $2,000,000
- **Repayment:** Fixed term loan over 24 to 36 months, or a revolving line drawn quarterly against accrued credits
- **Security:** Advanced against accrued tax credits or recurring revenue
- **Operates in:** Canada
- **Industries:** ICT, manufacturing, food and beverage, chemicals, life sciences, banking, energy, media and gaming
- **Founded:** 2017; operating entity Venbridge Capital Ltd., branded powered by Easly

## What does Venbridge offer?

Venbridge offers [SR&ED and tax credit financing](https://businessloanbroker.ai/business-loans/sred-and-grant-financing/) in two forms. A fixed term loan over 24 to 36 months advanced against accrued credits or recurring revenue, and a revolving [line of credit](https://businessloanbroker.ai/business-loans/line-of-credit/) you draw quarterly as credits accrue through the year, rather than waiting for the annual claim. Amounts run from $100,000 to $2 million. It also offers SR&ED consulting to help maximize the claim itself. Its website is venbridge.com, and the site is branded as powered by Easly.

## Who does Venbridge fund, and who do they decline?

Venbridge funds Canadian technology companies with accrued SR&ED credits or recurring revenue, generally with a prior claim history that gives it confidence in the size of the next refund. Its published sectors are wide: ICT, manufacturing, food and beverage, chemicals, life sciences, banking, energy, media and gaming.

It does not publish decline criteria. The limiting factors are the claim and the history: a company with no eligible R&D spend has nothing to borrow against, and a first time filer may face a smaller advance. Companies with claims above $2 million should compare [Finalta Capital](https://businessloanbroker.ai/lenders/finalta-capital/). Non Canadian companies are not eligible.

## What does it typically cost and how fast is it?

Venbridge does not publish rates or fees; pricing is quoted per file. Tax credit financing is usually priced as a monthly rate on the amount advanced plus a setup fee, and a quarterly line charges only on what is drawn. Our [SR&ED and grant financing](https://businessloanbroker.ai/business-loans/sred-and-grant-financing/) page gives the typical range. Funding speed and capital deployed are not published. Advancing quarterly rather than annually reduces the total you need to borrow at any one time, which can lower the overall cost.

## What will you need to apply?

Prepare your prior SR&ED claims and notices of assessment, the current year's eligible expenditure estimate, financial statements and a forecast, recurring revenue data if you are borrowing against it, bank statements, a cap table and corporate documents. Our [document checklist](https://businessloanbroker.ai/guides/document-checklist/) covers the baseline items.

## How does Venbridge compare with similar lenders?

[Bonsai Growth](https://businessloanbroker.ai/lenders/bonsai-growth/) sizes each loan to the claim, takes a first charge with no personal guarantee, and typically funds within 10 to 15 business days, so it suits a first claim or a grant. [Finalta Capital](https://businessloanbroker.ai/lenders/finalta-capital/) starts at $250,000 and funds larger companies above $1 million in revenue with repeat credits. Venbridge's quarterly line and its SR&ED consulting are its distinct features, and its $100,000 floor sits between the other two.

## How to apply

Apply once on this site and matching shows whether Venbridge, or a similar lender, fits your file. You can also ask your AI assistant to collect your documents and apply for you through our [MCP server](https://businessloanbroker.ai/agents/). A profile in this directory is a market reference and does not by itself mean the lender is on our network for your file; matching shows the lenders available to you.

| Lender | Products | Funding range | Operates in | Best suited for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venbridge | SR&ED and grant financing, line of credit | $100,000 to $2,000,000 | Canada | Canadian tech companies with accrued SR&ED credits or recurring revenue and claim history |
| Bonsai Growth | SR&ED, grant and tax credit financing | Sized to the claim | Canada | Canadian startups with tax credits or awarded grants wanting bridge capital |
| Finalta Capital | SR&ED, grant and tax credit financing | $250,000 to $10,000,000 | Canada | Innovative Canadian companies above $1 million revenue with recurring credits |

## Questions and answers
**Is Venbridge the same as Easly?**

They operate together. Venbridge Capital Ltd. is the operating entity and the site is branded as powered by Easly, with combined Venbridge and Easly branding across Canada.

**Can I borrow before I file my SR&ED claim?**

Yes. The quarterly line is designed to advance against credits as they accrue during the year, before the annual claim is filed, generally for companies with a prior claim history.

**Does Venbridge take equity?**

No. The profile describes its capital as non dilutive venture debt. Founders keep their equity.

## Related
- [Bonsai Growth](https://businessloanbroker.ai/lenders/bonsai-growth/)
- [Finalta Capital](https://businessloanbroker.ai/lenders/finalta-capital/)
- [SR&ED and grant financing in Canada](https://businessloanbroker.ai/business-loans/sred-and-grant-financing/)
- [Venture debt](https://businessloanbroker.ai/business-loans/venture-debt/)

## Apply
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