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.
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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