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.
Investments · 1 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathFamily-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.
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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