Export Development Canada

What is Export Development Canada?

Export Development Canada (EDC) is a Canadian Crown corporation that provides a range of financial services to support Canadian companies engaged in international trade and investment.

Their expertise lies in offering debt, equity, and fund of funds solutions with a specialty focus on expansion and later-stage investments. As a private equity fund, EDC facilitates the growth of Canadian businesses by managing risks, securing financing, and expanding working capital. Their services include credit insurance, performance security insurance, direct lending, buyer financing, structured and project finance, as well as working capital guarantees.

EDC's investment thesis revolves around empowering companies to reach global markets through tailored financial solutions and risk management tools. They support sectors such as IT and TMT, business solutions, hardware manufacturing, energy, and cleantech. Additionally, EDC offers knowledge and advisory services, which include export help, trade advice, market intelligence, and connecting to global opportunities.

Through their inclusive trade investments program, they emphasize support for initiatives like cleantech, women in trade, and indigenous business, showcasing a commitment to sustainability and diversity in commerce. Their offerings are complemented by tools such as EDC Economics for global trade insights, Company InSight for risk assessment of global companies, and expert insights on exporting and international business challenges.

With headquarters at 150 Slater Street, Ottawa, Ontario, EDC is positioned to help companies navigate the complexities of exporting and scaling their operations internationally.

What they say:

We are a Canadian development corporation focused on fostering international trade.

What we look for: We invest in companies involved in export trade and international business, providing support for risk management and insurance.