Export Development Canada (EDC)
Government fundOttawa · Growth–Late Stage
Investment thesis
EDC is Canada's export credit agency, a government-backed institution supporting Canadian exporters as they expand internationally. Its equity investments arm provides equity capital to Canadian companies pursuing strategic growth in global markets, complementing its broader suite of trade solutions that includes direct lending, buyer financing, structured and project finance, trade credit insurance, and working capital guarantees. EDC focuses on sectors such as agri-food, cleantech, defence and security, and energy, aiming to help Canadian firms diversify markets, manage risk, and scale worldwide.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 5 of 6 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×3IoT ×3Mobility & Transportation ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1Cleantech ×1Creator Economy ×1Gaming ×1Hardware ×1
HQs:Canada×2
Investments · 6 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 12024 · 22023 · 14 dated
Family-owned Canadian aerial firefighting company using aviation technology to detect and fight fires day and night; used EDC portfolio credit insurance to expand into Indonesia.
Felix and Paul Studios creates cinematic virtual reality and augmented reality experiences for entertainment and cultural audiences.
Creator EconomyGamingMedia & EntertainmentMontreal, CA
Felix LajeunessePaul Raphael
Co-investorsComcast VenturesOMERS Ventures
Joyride provides an integrated hardware-software platform for managing and monetizing fleets of lightweight vehicles such as scooters, e-bikes, golf carts, and low-speed vehicles.
IoTMobility & TransportationSaaS
Co-investorsCapria VenturesProeza VenturesUrban InnovationLiil VenturesTwo Small Fish Ventures
MineSense builds a combined hardware and software system with proprietary algorithms that measures and reports ore grade and characteristics in real-time at the mine face, helping mining operators classify ore versus waste.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechHardwareVancouver
Jeff More(Executive Officer, Director)Fadi Kanafani(Executive Officer)Alan Bradford(Executive Officer)Lisa Payne(Executive Officer)Charles Haythornwaite(Director)Andrew Bamber(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsChrysalixPrelude VenturesCycle CapitalJP Morgan Chase
Miovision provides smart traffic technology and data platforms that help cities optimize signal timing, improve traffic flow, and enhance road safety across intersection networks.
AI & Machine LearningIoTMobility & Transportation
Co-investorsMaverix Private EquityMcRock CapitalPlaza VenturesACE & CompanyRenewal FundsTELUS Ventures
Nanoprecise is a Canadian company that combines IoT sensors with AI-driven analytics to detect equipment faults early, reduce unplanned downtime, and cut energy waste for asset-intensive industries.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningIoT
Manpreet Singh(CEO & CTO)Prashant Verma(Co-Founder & Head, India Ops & Product)
Co-investorsYaletown PartnersCIBCBMO Capital PartnersHoneywell Ventures
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesJoyride · baynews9.com · Nov 23, 2025
Miovision · miovision.com · Apr 2, 2025
Nanoprecise · nanoprecise.io · Mar 28, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Export Development Canada (EDC) invest at?
- Export Development Canada (EDC) invests at the Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Export Development Canada (EDC) focus on?
- Export Development Canada (EDC) focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AgTech, Cleantech, Defense Tech, Energy, FoodTech.
- Where is Export Development Canada (EDC) located?
- Export Development Canada (EDC) is headquartered in Ottawa, CA.
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