Export Development Canada

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Investor type

PE / Debt fund

Founded

1944

AUM

$1 460 000 M

Location

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Europe South America North America Middle East Africa Asia
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Export Development Canada (EDC) is a financial crown corporation based in Ottawa, Canada, founded in 1944. It is staffed by over 1,600 employees who specialize in providing international trade and investment financing solutions. EDC differentiates itself by offering a wide array of financial products tailored to the needs of Canadian businesses looking to expand or strengthen their presence in the global market, including trade credit insurance, guarantees, loans, and equity investments.

EDC invests across various sectors such as agri-food, cleantech, defense and security, and energy. Its financial support encompasses aspects like credit insurance for exporters, guarantees to enhance borrowing capacity, and direct lending for international expansion. Although specific fund details are not disclosed, EDC's strategic role in facilitating and de-risking international business for Canadian companies underscores its unique position as a government-backed entity.

Notable companies supported by EDC include Coulson Aviation - helped with portfolio credit insurance to scale, Clarius - provided working capital for expansion, and Miovision - backed for sustainable growth initiatives. Through these engagements, EDC showcases its commitment to empowering Canadian businesses to thrive in the global economy.

Industry

Infrastructure Oil and Gas Defense CleanTech Energy Transportation Aerospace Agriculture Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Healthcare Services Technology

Export Development Canada Funds

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EDC Investment Program
Private Equity (PE)
Agriculture
Healthcare Services
Transportation
Technology
Infrastructure
Energy
CleanTech
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
North America
Europe
$5-10 m
$3000 M
April 2020

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FAQs about Export Development Canada

Export Development Canada is a private equity firm that also operates as a debt fund. It backs companies at Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Export Development Canada is located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Export Development Canada was founded in 1944.
Export Development Canada invests in companies and startups in Infrastructure, Oil and Gas, Defense, CleanTech, Energy, Transportation, Aerospace, Agriculture, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Healthcare Services, Technology.
Export Development Canada invests in companies and startups in Europe, South America, North America, Middle East, Africa, Asia.
Export Development Canada invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
Export Development Canada usually invests $10-50 m on average.
Export Development Canada has around $1 460 000m assets under management.
Export Development Canada last fund was created/launched in 2020-04-15
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