It is a state-owned corporation that acts as an investment engine for the internationalization of Canadian companies. Its investment arm operates under a co-investment model, participating directly in funding rounds alongside private funds to scale startups in strategic sectors such as clean technologies, AI, and advanced manufacturing.
In addition to its direct investment, EDC functions as an institutional partner (LP), injecting capital into venture capital and private equity funds. Its objective is twofold: to ensure that high-potential companies have the necessary capital to expand globally and to mitigate financial risk through a combination of investment, insurance, and credit guarantees.
Website: edc.ca
