Export Development Canada

Export Development Canada is a government-owned export credit agency that supports Canadian companies in expanding internationally. Founded in 1944 and based in Ottawa, it provides financial solutions, insurance, trade knowledge, and connections to help exporters and their international buyers grow with confidence. The organization offers trade financing, export credit insurance, bond products, and secured loans to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as equity and venture capital investments. By offering these capabilities, EDC helps Canadian firms of all sizes pursue global opportunities and manage risks in cross-border trade.

Hozefa Abbas

Investment Partner

Lissa Bjerkelund

Vice President, Investments and Mid-Market Lending

Erik Brien-Wright

Partner

Carl Burlock

Executive Vice President and COO

Guillermo Freire

Senior Vice President, Mid-Market

Dan Mancuso

Senior Vice President, Financing and Investments

Isabela Murillo

Investment Manager

Richard Pinnock

Chief Diversity Officer and Director

Julie Pottier

senior Vice President

Eric Siegel

COO

Gabriel Sirois

Partner

Stephen Wilhelm

Lead Investment Manager, Equity

Past deals in Food Processing

Rustica Foods

Venture Round in 2025
Rustica Foods, a family-owned business, specializes in manufacturing authentic Italian pizzas and focaccias. They are renowned for their superior quality and flavor, catering to four primary market segments. Their product range includes ready-to-eat fresh tomato pizzas, par-baked premium pizza crusts, and various topped and stuffed-crust pizza options, both fresh and frozen. Rustica's unique manufacturing process allows the pizza dough to rest naturally, replicating the expertise of traditional Italian pizza makers, ensuring customers enjoy high-quality, convenient Italian pizza experiences.

Poseidon Ocean Systems

Series B in 2024
Poseidon Ocean Systems specializes in the design, development, supply, and installation of aquaculture infrastructure, particularly for salmon farming operations. The company offers a range of products, including life support systems, net pen construction, and mooring equipment. With a strong commitment to minimizing the environmental impact of aquaculture, Poseidon aims to address the significant challenges faced by the industry. By developing engineered solutions that enhance fish welfare and promote sustainability, the company enables aquaculture farmers to concentrate on optimizing their operations and maximizing value within the aquaculture value chain. Poseidon Ocean Systems is dedicated to producing nutritious, sustainable protein to support the growing global population while ensuring the industry's long-term viability.

Maple Leaf Foods

Post in 2023
Maple Leaf Foods is a leading consumer protein company that produces high-quality foods under brands such as Maple Leaf, Maple Leaf Prime, Maple Leaf Natural Selections, Schneiders, Mina, Greenfield Natural Meat Co., Lightlife, and Field Roast. The portfolio covers prepared meats, ready-to-cook and ready-to-serve meals, value-added fresh pork and poultry, and plant-protein products. Its main markets are Canada, the United States, Japan, and China. Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Maple Leaf Foods employs approximately 11,500 people.

SCOUT

Seed Round in 2022
SCOUT manufactures and distributes premium canned seafood, sourced directly from regional fishing communities that prioritize sustainable practices. They offer specialty shops a range of responsibly sourced products.

SCOUT

Seed Round in 2021
SCOUT manufactures and distributes premium canned seafood, sourced directly from regional fishing communities that prioritize sustainable practices. They offer specialty shops a range of responsibly sourced products.

P&P Optica

Series B in 2021
P&P Optica Inc. is a food processing solutions company based in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, founded in 1995. The company specializes in developing smart imaging systems that utilize patented hyperspectral imaging technology combined with artificial intelligence to analyze the composition of food in real time. P&P Optica's systems are designed to assess various qualities, such as tenderness, moisture content, and fat levels, while also detecting and removing foreign materials that other technologies may miss. By providing these insights, P&P Optica enhances food safety and quality, ultimately improving product outcomes and profitability for businesses in the food processing industry and related sectors.

Poseidon Ocean Systems

Series A in 2021
Poseidon Ocean Systems specializes in the design, development, supply, and installation of aquaculture infrastructure, particularly for salmon farming operations. The company offers a range of products, including life support systems, net pen construction, and mooring equipment. With a strong commitment to minimizing the environmental impact of aquaculture, Poseidon aims to address the significant challenges faced by the industry. By developing engineered solutions that enhance fish welfare and promote sustainability, the company enables aquaculture farmers to concentrate on optimizing their operations and maximizing value within the aquaculture value chain. Poseidon Ocean Systems is dedicated to producing nutritious, sustainable protein to support the growing global population while ensuring the industry's long-term viability.

P&P Optica

Venture Round in 2019
P&P Optica Inc. is a food processing solutions company based in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, founded in 1995. The company specializes in developing smart imaging systems that utilize patented hyperspectral imaging technology combined with artificial intelligence to analyze the composition of food in real time. P&P Optica's systems are designed to assess various qualities, such as tenderness, moisture content, and fat levels, while also detecting and removing foreign materials that other technologies may miss. By providing these insights, P&P Optica enhances food safety and quality, ultimately improving product outcomes and profitability for businesses in the food processing industry and related sectors.
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