Export Development Canada

Export Development Canada (EDC), established in 1944, is a Canadian Crown corporation headquartered in Ottawa. It assists businesses of all sizes, from small enterprises to large corporations, in expanding their global reach. EDC offers a range of services, including trade knowledge, financial solutions, equity investments, insurance, and connections, to help Canadian companies grow their business internationally with confidence.

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 Vancouver

Novarc Technologies

Series B in 2025
Novarc Technologies Inc. is a Vancouver-based company specializing in the design and manufacture of collaborative robots for industrial applications, particularly in pipe welding. Founded in 2013, Novarc has established itself as a pioneer in this field, offering innovative solutions such as the Spool Welding Robot, which is uniquely tailored for high-mix low-volume production in pipe welding. The company also provides welding head-up display glasses and custom robotic solutions applicable in various sectors, including food and beverage, as well as pick and place and palletizing tasks. With a dedicated team of engineers and scientists, Novarc Technologies focuses on addressing complex industrial automation challenges through advanced robotics and artificial intelligence systems.

Mangrove Lithium

Venture Round in 2025
Mangrove Lithium is a Vancouver-based company specializing in the innovative production of battery-grade lithium hydroxide and carbonate. The company has developed a modular and scalable refining technology that efficiently converts lithium chloride and lithium sulfate from various feedstocks. This versatile platform can be tailored to meet different production capacities and can be situated alongside upstream lithium producers or manufacturers of cathodes and cells. Additionally, Mangrove Lithium's technology is being commercialized for the conversion of waste brines into valuable chemicals and desalinated water, positioning the company as a key player in the sustainable lithium production landscape.

GreenPower Motor Company

Post in 2024
GreenPower Motor Company Inc. is a Vancouver-based manufacturer and distributor of electric vehicles tailored for the commercial market in the United States and Canada. The company specializes in all-electric transit, school, and charter buses, employing a clean-sheet design approach to create vehicles that are purpose-built for battery power, ensuring zero emissions. Their product lineup includes high-floor and low-floor buses, shuttles, and even double-decker models. GreenPower's vehicles are equipped with advanced electric drive and battery technologies, lightweight chassis, and innovative power systems, including a custom battery management system and a proprietary flex power system for drive motors. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the United States, with the remainder coming from Canada.

WELL Health Technologies

Post in 2024
WELL Health Technologies Corp. is a Canadian healthcare technology company that operates a network of primary healthcare facilities and provides a range of digital health services. The company offers a Practitioner Enablement Platform that includes electronic medical records (EMR), telehealth services, revenue cycle management, and cybersecurity solutions to enhance patient engagement and streamline operations for healthcare providers. As of September 2020, WELL Health managed 20 medical clinics and served approximately 2,000 clinics across Canada with its EMR software. The company is focused on empowering healthcare professionals by reducing administrative burdens, allowing them to dedicate more time to patient care. In addition to its Canadian operations, WELL Health has expanded its portfolio internationally, recently acquiring the German EMR company Doctorly. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Vancouver, WELL Health is committed to leveraging innovative technologies to improve healthcare delivery and outcomes.

Novarc Technologies

Series A in 2023
Novarc Technologies Inc. is a Vancouver-based company specializing in the design and manufacture of collaborative robots for industrial applications, particularly in pipe welding. Founded in 2013, Novarc has established itself as a pioneer in this field, offering innovative solutions such as the Spool Welding Robot, which is uniquely tailored for high-mix low-volume production in pipe welding. The company also provides welding head-up display glasses and custom robotic solutions applicable in various sectors, including food and beverage, as well as pick and place and palletizing tasks. With a dedicated team of engineers and scientists, Novarc Technologies focuses on addressing complex industrial automation challenges through advanced robotics and artificial intelligence systems.

Fintel Connect

Seed Round in 2022
Fintel Connect, founded in 2018 and based in Vancouver, Canada, specializes in customer acquisition for the financial services sector. The company offers a platform that helps banks and other financial brands generate new clients through effective performance marketing strategies. Fintel Connect focuses on delivering valuable marketing data and solutions that enable financial institutions to enhance their digital growth and level the playing field in a competitive market. By prioritizing consumer safety and transparency, Fintel Connect strives to facilitate informed access to top financial products and services, benefiting both brands and publishers.

Sanctuary Cognitive Systems Corporation

Series A in 2022
Sanctuary AI, founded in January 2018 and based in Vancouver, Canada, is focused on developing synthetic humans, referred to as "synths." The company's mission is to create robots that are indistinguishable from humans in physical appearance, cognitive abilities, and emotional responses. In addition to advancing cutting-edge technology, Sanctuary AI is committed to addressing the ethical implications associated with the creation of human-like machines.

MineSense

Series C in 2017
MineSense Technologies Ltd. is a mining technology company based in Vancouver, Canada, specializing in sensor-based mineral processing solutions for the global mining industry. Founded in 2008, the company has developed high-frequency electromagnetic sensor (HFEMS) technology, which integrates with material handling equipment to measure and report ore grades in real-time. MineSense offers various systems, including BeltSense, which monitors ore grades on conveyor belts, and ShovelSense, designed for hydraulic shovels to enable online analysis and ore diversion. Additionally, the SortOre system scans ore streams particle-by-particle to optimize sorting processes. The company also provides evaluation tools such as ConductOre for ore characterization and PreCalculatOre for economic modeling of ore pre-concentration techniques. MineSense further supports its clients with laboratory services for mineral sample evaluation, along with professional and field services to enhance mining productivity and recovery. With offices in South America, Australia, and Africa, MineSense is committed to improving the efficiency and sustainability of mining operations worldwide.

MineSense

Series B in 2016
MineSense Technologies Ltd. is a mining technology company based in Vancouver, Canada, specializing in sensor-based mineral processing solutions for the global mining industry. Founded in 2008, the company has developed high-frequency electromagnetic sensor (HFEMS) technology, which integrates with material handling equipment to measure and report ore grades in real-time. MineSense offers various systems, including BeltSense, which monitors ore grades on conveyor belts, and ShovelSense, designed for hydraulic shovels to enable online analysis and ore diversion. Additionally, the SortOre system scans ore streams particle-by-particle to optimize sorting processes. The company also provides evaluation tools such as ConductOre for ore characterization and PreCalculatOre for economic modeling of ore pre-concentration techniques. MineSense further supports its clients with laboratory services for mineral sample evaluation, along with professional and field services to enhance mining productivity and recovery. With offices in South America, Australia, and Africa, MineSense is committed to improving the efficiency and sustainability of mining operations worldwide.

Terramera

Venture Round in 2016
Terramera, founded in 2009 and based in Vancouver, Canada, specializes in developing and manufacturing plant-based pesticides and fertilizers as alternatives to conventional chemical products. The company offers solutions such as Proof for bed bug and dust mite control, Actigate as an organic pesticide, and Rango for pest control and crop protection. Terramera's technology platforms integrate artificial intelligence, science, and nature to promote sustainable farming practices, aiming to create a healthy and safe environment free from toxic chemicals. This approach supports farmers in achieving improved yields and profits through organic and sustainable methods.

Terramera

Venture Round in 2016
Terramera, founded in 2009 and based in Vancouver, Canada, specializes in developing and manufacturing plant-based pesticides and fertilizers as alternatives to conventional chemical products. The company offers solutions such as Proof for bed bug and dust mite control, Actigate as an organic pesticide, and Rango for pest control and crop protection. Terramera's technology platforms integrate artificial intelligence, science, and nature to promote sustainable farming practices, aiming to create a healthy and safe environment free from toxic chemicals. This approach supports farmers in achieving improved yields and profits through organic and sustainable methods.

MineSense

Convertible Note in 2016
MineSense Technologies Ltd. is a mining technology company based in Vancouver, Canada, specializing in sensor-based mineral processing solutions for the global mining industry. Founded in 2008, the company has developed high-frequency electromagnetic sensor (HFEMS) technology, which integrates with material handling equipment to measure and report ore grades in real-time. MineSense offers various systems, including BeltSense, which monitors ore grades on conveyor belts, and ShovelSense, designed for hydraulic shovels to enable online analysis and ore diversion. Additionally, the SortOre system scans ore streams particle-by-particle to optimize sorting processes. The company also provides evaluation tools such as ConductOre for ore characterization and PreCalculatOre for economic modeling of ore pre-concentration techniques. MineSense further supports its clients with laboratory services for mineral sample evaluation, along with professional and field services to enhance mining productivity and recovery. With offices in South America, Australia, and Africa, MineSense is committed to improving the efficiency and sustainability of mining operations worldwide.

MineSense

Series B in 2015
MineSense Technologies Ltd. is a mining technology company based in Vancouver, Canada, specializing in sensor-based mineral processing solutions for the global mining industry. Founded in 2008, the company has developed high-frequency electromagnetic sensor (HFEMS) technology, which integrates with material handling equipment to measure and report ore grades in real-time. MineSense offers various systems, including BeltSense, which monitors ore grades on conveyor belts, and ShovelSense, designed for hydraulic shovels to enable online analysis and ore diversion. Additionally, the SortOre system scans ore streams particle-by-particle to optimize sorting processes. The company also provides evaluation tools such as ConductOre for ore characterization and PreCalculatOre for economic modeling of ore pre-concentration techniques. MineSense further supports its clients with laboratory services for mineral sample evaluation, along with professional and field services to enhance mining productivity and recovery. With offices in South America, Australia, and Africa, MineSense is committed to improving the efficiency and sustainability of mining operations worldwide.
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