Export Development Canada (EDC)
Government fundOttawa · Growth–Late Stage · 1 people tracked
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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.
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What they invest in
from 17 of 19 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×9SaaS ×6IoT ×5Cleantech ×4Direct to Consumer ×3E-commerce ×3Enterprise Software ×3Mobility & Transportation ×3
HQs:Canada×10
Investments · 19 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 22024 · 32023 · 32022 · 32021 · 12020 · 315 dated
Accelia is a venture capital fund that invests in early-stage, high-technology-potential companies that have completed a product or service and achieved market validation, with a focus on women-owned or women-led businesses.
Co-investorsMAIN
Amilia provides management software for soccer teams and schools, offering tools for scheduling, player registration, data management, and online transactions.
B2B MarketplacesE-commerceFintechSaaSSports Tech
Hugo(CEO)
Co-investorsCanadian Business Growth FundVertu Capital
Appnovation provides nearshore software development and digital transformation services through distributed teams based in the Americas, Europe, and Asia, with specialized expertise in high-compliance industries like finance, healthcare, and insurance.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareVancouver, CA
Co-investorsCanadian Business Growth FundBusiness Growth Fund
Felix and Paul Studios creates cinematic virtual reality and augmented reality experiences for entertainment and cultural audiences.
Creator EconomyGamingMedia & EntertainmentMontreal, CA
Felix Lajeunesse(Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer)inPaul Raphael(Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer)inStéphane Rituit(Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsComcast VenturesOMERS Ventures
GoBolt provides ecommerce fulfillment and last-mile delivery services, handling picking, packing, shipping, delivery, and returns for merchants, with a focus on sustainability and an electric vehicle fleet.
CleantechE-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Heindrik Bernabe(Co-founder)inMark Ang(Co-founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsFounderFuelIngka InvestmentsKensington Capital Partners LimitedPlaza VenturesWhitecap Venture PartnersYaletown Partners+5 more
Joyride provides an integrated IoT and software platform for original equipment manufacturers of lightweight electric vehicles, offering fleet management, connectivity, and telematics capabilities.
HardwareIoTMobility & TransportationSaaS
Co-investorsCapria VenturesProeza VenturesUrban InnovationLiil VenturesTwo Small Fish Ventures
Lovegood Fats produces high-protein, low-sugar nutrition bars made in Canada, targeting fitness enthusiasts and health-conscious consumers.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechHealthtechWellness & FitnessCanada, CA
Patrick HigginsinJon CohnTammy Eckenswillerin
Co-investorsInvestEco
Maverix is a private equity firm that provides scaling capital and operating expertise to high-growth, technology-driven companies in Canada and the U.S.
Enterprise Software
Co-investorsBCITELUS Ventures
MineSense builds sensor-based hardware and software for the mining industry, applying real-time ore-grade sensing and data analytics to mining and processing operations.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechHardwareVancouver, CA
Andrew Bamber(Executive Officer, Director)inJeff More(Executive Officer, Director)inFadi Kanafani(Executive Officer)inAlan Bradford(Executive Officer)inLisa Payne(Executive Officer)inJohn Slaven(Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsChrysalixPrelude VenturesBDC Industrial Innovation Venture FundCycle CapitalEvok InnovationsJ.P. Morgan Asset Management+1 more
Miovision provides traffic data collection and analysis platforms to cities and municipalities to optimize road networks and traffic management.
AI & Machine LearningGovTechIoTMobility & TransportationKitchener, CA
Tony B.(Founder)in
Co-investorsMaverix Private EquityMcRock CapitalPlaza VenturesACE & CompanyBDC Venture CapitalRenewal Funds+1 more
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)inPrashant Verma(Co-Founder & Head, India Ops & Product)in
Co-investorsYaletown PartnersCIBCBMO Capital PartnersHoneywell Ventures
Nolk acquires and operates direct-to-consumer brands with a focus on sustainability, emphasizing recycled or renewable materials and long-lasting, repairable products.
Circular EconomyDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Alexandre Renaud(Founder)in
Co-investorsAngels of ManyBoxOne VenturesFondactionFonds de solidarité FTQPanache Ventures
Ostara provides farm management software specifically designed for polytunnel and controlled environment agriculture operations, combining automation controls for environment and irrigation with tools built collaboratively with growers.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningIoTSaaS
Adam Waterman(CTO)Paolo Del-Greco(CEO)in
Co-investorsBethnal Green VenturesForage Capital Partners
Partake produces non-alcoholic craft beers, including an IPA with citrus and bitterness notes at around 10 calories, aimed at consumers who want craft beer flavor without alcohol.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Co-investorsAMBERSTONEBarrel VenturesGroundForce CapitalCircleUp PartnersNatural Products Canada
Peak Power enables energy service companies, solar developers, and energy brokers to offer battery storage solutions to customers through a fully financed energy-storage-as-a-service model.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechEnergyOntario, CA
Derek Lim Soo(CEO)in
Co-investorsThe Atmospheric FundBDC Capital CorporationOsmingtonMaRS Investment Accelerator Fund (IAF)Waterpoint Lane
Procurify is a procurement platform that gives finance and operations teams spend visibility and control across the intake-to-pay process, covering purchase requests, approvals, POs, invoicing, payments, and spending cards.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Aman Mann(Founder)inKenneth Loi(Founder)inChad Gaydos(Chief Executive Officer)inAmy Wang(Chief Financial Officer)inJeffrey Hardy(Chief Revenue Officer)inJonathan Su(Chief Product & Technology Officer)in
Co-investorsPoint NineRuna CapitalHarbourVest Partners (Canada)Information Venture PartnersTen Coves Capital
Raven is an all-in-one fleet management platform that combines AI-powered dashcams, GPS tracking, and vehicle diagnostics to provide real-time fleet visibility and driver coaching.
AI & Machine LearningIoTLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaSCanada, CA
Co-investorsCeltic House Venture PartnersGraphite Ventures
Vive Crop Protection develops fungicides, insecticides, and nematicides—branded as Precision Chemistry™ solutions—designed for crop protection and disease management in field agriculture.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningCleantechNew MaterialsToronto, CA
Dr. Darren Anderson(CEO & Co-Founder)Dr. Jordan Dinglasan(VP Research & IP, Co-Founder)
Co-investorsEmmertechiSelect FundPlaza VenturesBDC Capital CorporationFCC Capital
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Coulson Aviation
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesVive Crop Protection · betakit.com · Dec 4, 2025
Amilia · startupecosystem.ca · May 9, 2025
Miovision · miovision.com · Apr 2, 2025
Nanoprecise · nanoprecise.io · Mar 28, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Export Development Canada (EDC) made?
- Export Development Canada (EDC) has 19 tracked investments, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
- 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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