Caribbean Export Development Agency
Government fundSt. Michael Β· Growth Β· 5 people tracked
Investment thesis
Caribbean Export is CARIFORUM's regional trade and investment promotion agency, working to strengthen the Caribbean private sector and drive economic transformation. It delivers export development, export promotion, and investment promotion services, alongside grant funding and technical assistance. Priority areas include e-commerce and digitalization, green energy adoption, and green and blue economy transitions. Its investment promotion efforts target foreign direct investment in renewable energy, agricultural technology, and business process outsourcing, coordinating with 23 investment promotion agencies across the region to build scale. Target export sectors include agro-processing, light manufacturing, green economy, blue entrepreneurship, and non-tourism services.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team Β· 5 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 1 of 2 portfolio companiesConsumer Γ1Social Γ1
HQs:United StatesΓ1
Investments Β· 2 tracked
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Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesFrequently asked questions
- What stage does Caribbean Export Development Agency invest at?
- Caribbean Export Development Agency invests at the Growth stage.
- What sectors does Caribbean Export Development Agency focus on?
- Caribbean Export Development Agency focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AgTech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, E-commerce, Energy, FoodTech, Impact & Social Good, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Caribbean Export Development Agency located?
- Caribbean Export Development Agency is headquartered in St. Michael, BB.
Media Β· Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamInterview with Leo Naut, Acting Executive Director Caribbean Export Development Agency
Afreximbank TV Β· Leo Naut
Leo Naut, Deputy Executive Director, Caribbean Export Development Agency
WAIPA org Β· Leo Naut
GRIT Trade Mission to Canada 2026 Info Session
The Caribbean Export
30 Years of Impact | 2025 Annual Results Report Event Highlights
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30 Years of Caribbean Export: Reflections on Legacy, Impact and the Future
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Caribbean Export Annual Results Report 2025 | 30 Years of Impact & Regional Growth
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