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

Past deals in Electrical Equipment

Distech Controls

Venture Round in 2013
Distech Controls Inc. is a building automation and energy management solutions provider headquartered in Brossard, Canada. Founded in 1995, the company specializes in technologies that optimize energy efficiency across various building types, including commercial offices, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and data centers. Distech Controls offers a comprehensive range of products, such as the EC-NetAX, a web-based platform that integrates building automation with energy management capabilities. Its portfolio includes advanced solutions for HVAC control, lighting, security access, and visualization interfaces, enabling clients to enhance building performance and occupant comfort. The company also provides innovative products like the ECLYPSE series and Smart Room Control Solutions that leverage connected technologies for increased efficiency. Operating in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Oceania, Distech Controls has established a global presence with business units in Canada, France, and the United States, and is a subsidiary of Acuity Brands, Inc.
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