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Investments
Equity capital for Canadian exporters
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- Funding available
- $ 5,000,000
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Canada
Overview
Investments is EDC's long-term equity capital program with over $4 billion for high-growth Canadian exporters expanding across global markets. It supports growth, acquisitions, international expansion, ownership transition, and early-stage co-investment in priority sectors like Cleantech.
At a glance
Funding available
- Minimum funding
- $5,000,000
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Canada
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- From $ 10,000,000 to $ 1,000,000,000 in revenue
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- All legal structures
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- High-growth Canadian exporters
- Canadian venture capital and private equity funds
Who is not eligible
- Companies at the seed stage or not yet generating sustained commercial revenue.
- Companies focused on real estate, primary resource extraction, alcohol, tobacco or pharmaceuticals.
- Publicly traded companies.
- Distressed companies.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Activities funded
- Scaling the business and supporting growth.
- Entering new markets and expanding internationally.
- Preparing for acquisition or ownership transition.
Selection criteria
- Opportunities are carefully reviewed for alignment with EDC's strategic priorities and due diligence process.
Additional information
- The program includes direct equity investments and fund investments.
- EDC can act as a lead investor or co-invest with institutional investors in direct equity rounds.
- Investment structures can be tailored to business goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Investments Program
What is the Investments?
Investments is EDC's long-term equity capital program with over $4 billion for high-growth Canadian exporters expanding across global markets. It supports growth, acquisitions, international expansion, ownership transition, and early-stage co-investment in priority sectors like Cleantech.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Investments program?
To be eligible for the Investments program, you must:
High-growth Canadian exporters may be considered.
Typical investees have annual revenue between $10 million and $1 billion.
The business should have a clear plan for international growth.
Who can I contact for more information about the Investments?
You can contact Export Development Canada (EDC).
Where is the Investments available?
The Investments program is available across Canada.
Is the Investments a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Investments is a Loans and Capital investments
Who are the financial supporters of the Investments?
Investments is funded by Export Development Canada (EDC)