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

Regional Vice President

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, achieved through a unique manufacturing process that mimics traditional pizzaiolo techniques. The company caters to four primary market segments, offering a range of products including ready-to-eat fresh tomato pizzas, par-baked premium pizza crusts, and frozen topped par-baked crust pizzas.

Poseidon Ocean Systems

Series B in 2024
Poseidon Ocean Systems specializes in the design, development, supply, and installation of infrastructure for aquaculture, particularly in salmon farming. The company provides industrial-grade systems, including life support systems, net pen construction, and mooring equipment, aimed at enhancing fish welfare while addressing the environmental challenges faced by the aquaculture industry. By focusing on sustainable practices, Poseidon Ocean Systems is dedicated to minimizing the ecological impact of producing nutritious protein, thereby supporting the global need for sustainable food sources. Their innovative solutions enable aquaculture operators to concentrate on fish farming and optimize the value chains associated with this critical sector.

Scout

Seed Round in 2022
Scout is a manufacturer and distributor of canned seafood, sourcing its products directly from regional fishing communities. The company prioritizes responsible fishing practices that support local economies and emphasize environmental sustainability. By managing fisheries that focus on worker and ecological well-being, Scout aims to reduce food waste and protect oceans and waterways. Their canned seafood is crafted using traditional methods, combined with an artisan approach, allowing customers to prepare their favorite dishes at home. The company supplies specialty shops, including bakeries, seafood markets, and cheese shops, showcasing its commitment to quality and community.

Scout

Seed Round in 2021
Scout is a manufacturer and distributor of canned seafood, sourcing its products directly from regional fishing communities. The company prioritizes responsible fishing practices that support local economies and emphasize environmental sustainability. By managing fisheries that focus on worker and ecological well-being, Scout aims to reduce food waste and protect oceans and waterways. Their canned seafood is crafted using traditional methods, combined with an artisan approach, allowing customers to prepare their favorite dishes at home. The company supplies specialty shops, including bakeries, seafood markets, and cheese shops, showcasing its commitment to quality and community.

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 leverage patented hyperspectral imaging combined with artificial intelligence to analyze and sort food in real time. Its technology assesses various qualities of food, including tenderness, moisture, and fat content, while also identifying foreign materials such as plastics that traditional systems may miss. By providing detailed insights into food composition, P&P Optica aims to enhance food safety and quality, ultimately benefiting businesses within the food processing industry and similar sectors.

Poseidon Ocean Systems

Series A in 2021
Poseidon Ocean Systems specializes in the design, development, supply, and installation of infrastructure for aquaculture, particularly in salmon farming. The company provides industrial-grade systems, including life support systems, net pen construction, and mooring equipment, aimed at enhancing fish welfare while addressing the environmental challenges faced by the aquaculture industry. By focusing on sustainable practices, Poseidon Ocean Systems is dedicated to minimizing the ecological impact of producing nutritious protein, thereby supporting the global need for sustainable food sources. Their innovative solutions enable aquaculture operators to concentrate on fish farming and optimize the value chains associated with this critical sector.

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 leverage patented hyperspectral imaging combined with artificial intelligence to analyze and sort food in real time. Its technology assesses various qualities of food, including tenderness, moisture, and fat content, while also identifying foreign materials such as plastics that traditional systems may miss. By providing detailed insights into food composition, P&P Optica aims to enhance food safety and quality, ultimately benefiting businesses within the food processing industry and similar sectors.
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