Export Development Canada

Export Development Canada (EDC) is an export credit agency established in 1944 and headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario. The organization is dedicated to supporting and enhancing Canada's export trade by facilitating international business opportunities for Canadian companies, both large and small. EDC offers a range of financial services, including trade financing, export credit insurance, and secured loans, specifically designed to assist Canadian exporters, investors, and their international buyers. Additionally, EDC engages in private equity and venture capital investments, further contributing to the growth and competitiveness of Canadian businesses in the global market.

Hozefa Abbas

Investment Partner

Erik Brien-Wright

Partner

Sean Brownlee

Director

Carl Burlock

Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer

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 Public Transportation

Busbud

Venture Round in 2022
Busbud, Inc. is an online platform that specializes in inter-city bus travel booking services. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, the company allows travelers to search, compare, and book bus tickets for various destinations both domestically and internationally. Busbud aggregates schedules, prices, and amenities from numerous bus operators, providing valuable travel information through its website and mobile application. Users can explore over 10,000 cities in 89 countries, with options available in multiple languages and currencies. The platform aims to enhance the travel experience by offering comprehensive details about bus services, including reviews and service classes, while ensuring customer support is available around the clock.

Eurostar International

Debt Financing in 2021
Eurostar International Limited provides rail transportation services. It offers its services in France, Netherlands, Belgium, and the United Kingdom. The company also offers services in the areas of Trains hotels, holidays, destinations, and club Eurostar. Eurostar International Limited was formerly known as Eurostar (UK) Ltd. and changed its name to Eurostar International Limited in December 1996. The company was founded in 1990 and is based in London, United Kingdom. Eurostar International Limited operates as a subsidiary of SNCF Mobilités Group.

Busbud

Series C in 2020
Busbud, Inc. is an online platform that specializes in inter-city bus travel booking services. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, the company allows travelers to search, compare, and book bus tickets for various destinations both domestically and internationally. Busbud aggregates schedules, prices, and amenities from numerous bus operators, providing valuable travel information through its website and mobile application. Users can explore over 10,000 cities in 89 countries, with options available in multiple languages and currencies. The platform aims to enhance the travel experience by offering comprehensive details about bus services, including reviews and service classes, while ensuring customer support is available around the clock.

Porter Airlines

Grant in 2020
Operator of a regional passenger carrier intended to facilitate transport via air in the city of Toronto. The airport engages in offering easy gate access and shorter check-in lines with the help of a team of skilled and knowledgeable professionals, thereby discerning short-haul passengers to receive hospitality and fast and comfortable service.
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