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

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 Industrial Automation

NanoPrecise Sci Corp

Series C in 2025
NanoPrecise Sci Corp specializes in predictive maintenance solutions for industrial equipment. It offers RotationLF, a hardware-software system that combines physics, material science, and data analytics to diagnose machinery issues and predict remaining time to failure. The solution extracts RPM, vibration, sound, temperature, and humidity data from a single sensor, using AI algorithms for anomaly detection and fault characterization. Serving sectors like petrochemical, utility, manufacturing, oil and gas, mining, and infrastructure, NanoPrecise Sci Corp was founded in 2015 with offices in Edmonton, Canada, and Bangalore, India.

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.

UgoWork

Series C in 2024
UgoWork specializes in manufacturing lithium-ion batteries and energy systems for industrial use. Its products aim to enhance the efficiency of forklifts across various industries, including food, pharmaceuticals, retail, manufacturing, and logistics. UgoWork's mission is to promote sustainability by reducing operational costs and carbon footprint through intelligent resource management.

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.

Raven Telemetry

Series A in 2023
Raven Telemetry Inc. is a Canadian company founded in 2013, specializing in artificial intelligence-powered manufacturing management software solutions. Based in Ottawa, the company has developed the Augmented Industrial Management platform, which enhances manufacturing production capabilities through data science and human feedback. Its key tools include Raven Sense, which integrates with existing systems to collect performance data; Raven Brain, which analyzes manufacturing processes using AI; and Raven Flight, which offers real-time alerts and visualizations. Raven Telemetry caters primarily to the manufacturing sector, providing real-time recommendations and insights that improve profitability without increasing the workforce or machinery.

NanoPrecise Sci Corp

Series B in 2023
NanoPrecise Sci Corp specializes in predictive maintenance solutions for industrial equipment. It offers RotationLF, a hardware-software system that combines physics, material science, and data analytics to diagnose machinery issues and predict remaining time to failure. The solution extracts RPM, vibration, sound, temperature, and humidity data from a single sensor, using AI algorithms for anomaly detection and fault characterization. Serving sectors like petrochemical, utility, manufacturing, oil and gas, mining, and infrastructure, NanoPrecise Sci Corp was founded in 2015 with offices in Edmonton, Canada, and Bangalore, India.

UgoWork

Series B in 2022
UgoWork specializes in manufacturing lithium-ion batteries and energy systems for industrial use. Its products aim to enhance the efficiency of forklifts across various industries, including food, pharmaceuticals, retail, manufacturing, and logistics. UgoWork's mission is to promote sustainability by reducing operational costs and carbon footprint through intelligent resource management.

ATTAbotics

Series C in 2022
ATTAbotics Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, specializes in designing and manufacturing robotic automated storage and retrieval systems. These systems are used to efficiently store, access, and move goods within facilities, catering to sectors such as e-commerce, logistics, retail, grocery, and advanced manufacturing. The company's innovative approach leverages robotics and software engineering to enhance supply chain management, making warehouses more efficient by reducing workloads and speeding up product retrievals. This enables a shift from large hub-and-spoke systems to smaller, more agile delivery stations.

Omnirobotic

Seed Round in 2020
Omnirobotic Inc. is a Canadian company founded in 2016 that specializes in the development of autonomous industrial robots aimed at addressing manpower shortages in manufacturing. Its flagship product, the Omnipainter, is a vision-guided robotic system that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance flexibility, scalability, and customization in coating and painting applications. Omnirobotic's technology enables the automation of operations for manufacturers dealing with high mix, low volume products, allowing robots to perceive their environment, plan tasks, and execute actions in real-time without manual programming. By transforming traditional industrial robots into autonomous systems, Omnirobotic facilitates the automation of complex manufacturing processes, thereby increasing productivity and efficiency in the industry. The company installed its first autonomous robot in 2019, marking a significant milestone in its mission to revolutionize the painting and coating sectors.

SensorUp

Series A in 2020
SensorUp is a Calgary-based company that develops and operates an Internet of Things platform for connecting devices, data, and applications. The SensorUp platform provides sensor data, analytics, and mapping APIs that enable IoT devices to interoperate with the SensorUp Cloud and with third-party web applications. The company offers an open and unified approach to interconnect IoT components across networks, allowing enterprises to aggregate data from multiple systems and transform it into actionable insights. Its Smart Cities Starter Kit focuses on air quality monitoring, while its broader platform supports movement intelligence and operational visibility for asset-heavy industries. The platform uses data analytics and artificial intelligence to rapidly collect and analyze IoT data for monitoring and decision-making, including emissions-related initiatives such as methane detection and repair to support compliance with reporting standards. SensorUp's offerings aim to improve safety, productivity, and efficiency by enabling connected workers and automated workflows across industries.

Clearpath Robotics

Series C in 2020
Clearpath Robotics designs and manufactures self-driving vehicles for industrial applications. Its product range includes robotic utility vehicles, unmanned ground vehicles, heavy load material transporters, learning platforms, and accessories such as sensors and controllers. The company also offers systems design, perception and mapping services, navigation and control software, simulation tools, research consulting, support maintenance, materials handling solutions, and industrial services.

OTTO Motors

Series C in 2020
OTTO Motors, a subsidiary of Clearpath Robotics Inc., specializes in the design, development, and delivery of self-driving vehicles aimed at automating material movement within factories and warehouses. Founded in 2015 and based in Kitchener, Canada, the company offers two primary products: the OTTO 100, which is designed for transporting human-scale payloads like boxes and carts, and the OTTO 1500, a heavy-duty vehicle capable of moving larger items such as pallets and racks. These autonomous mobile robots utilize infrastructure-free navigation to provide intelligent and efficient transportation solutions in various industrial sectors, including automotive, medical device, aerospace, and logistics. OTTO Motors combines proprietary hardware, software, and services to ensure reliable and safe operations in dynamic production environments.

Rithmik Solutions

Grant in 2019
Rithmik Solutions is a Montreal-based company that develops an AI-powered platform for predictive maintenance on mobile mining equipment. Its solution, including the Asset Health Analyzer, analyzes equipment health, detects deviations from a virtual model of a healthy asset, and provides insights to reduce maintenance needs and improve uptime. The platform tracks asset health to help optimize productivity and profitability in the mining sector. Founded in 2017, Rithmik Solutions serves mining operators by turning AI analytics into actionable maintenance decisions.

Orbitless Drive

Grant in 2018
Orbitless Drive has developed a novel drivetrain technology known as the ORBITLESS Drive, which represents a significant advancement in gearbox design. This patent-pending technology can be applied across various sectors, including motion control, robotics, electric vehicles, and wind power, serving as an alternative to traditional planetary drives, harmonic gearsets, and spur gearsets. The ORBITLESS Drive is available in multiple configurations, including single stage and multi-stage options with varying gear ratios, allowing for customization to meet specific application needs. In addition to its innovative technology, Orbitless Drive offers technical consultancy services that assist clients with transmission design, analysis, and engineering support, catering to companies seeking to enhance their competitive edge in the power transmission market. The company's focus on low noise and reduced vibration positions it as a valuable partner for gear design professionals.

IntelliView

Venture Round in 2014
IntelliView Technologies Inc., established in 2003 and based in Calgary, Canada, specializes in designing and developing advanced video analysis and processing solutions. The company's core offerings include SmartDVR, SmrtFENCE, SmrtCOUNT, SmrtALPR, and SmrtFLEET, catering to diverse sectors such as oil and gas, construction, transportation, and government. IntelliView's solutions leverage AI-powered cameras for 24/7 monitoring, automated detection, and alerting of liquid and gas leaks, even in harsh weather conditions. The company partners with industry leaders like Microsoft, Cisco, and IBM to deliver high-accuracy, customizable, and reliable solutions, aiming to enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability in industrial operations.

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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