Global Affairs Canada
Overview
Global Affairs Canada is a department of the Government of Canada that manages the country's diplomatic and consular relations, promotes international trade, and leads Canada's international development, humanitarian assistance, and peace and security efforts. It provides funding for international projects and initiatives through various programs, often in the form of grants and contributions, with a focus on poverty reduction, women's empowerment, and sustainable development. Its public title is Global Affairs Canada, while its legal name remains the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development.
Portfolio Companies
47
Website
international.gc.caInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| BioNorth Solutions Inc. | Oct 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Axem Neurotechnology | Nov 2019 | Grant | Co-investor |
| ExactBlue Technologies | Apr 2024 | Grant | Co-investor |
| EPIC Semiconductors | May 2019 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Zetane | Apr 2024 | Grant | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Global Affairs Canada based?
Global Affairs Canada is headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
When was Global Affairs Canada founded?
Founding year information for Global Affairs Canada is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Global Affairs Canada have?
Global Affairs Canada has 47 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Global Affairs Canada's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include BioNorth Solutions Inc., Axem Neurotechnology, ExactBlue Technologies, EPIC Semiconductors, Zetane.
What was Global Affairs Canada's most recent investment shown here?
Global Affairs Canada's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in BioNorth Solutions Inc. in 2025.
What sectors does Global Affairs Canada focus on?
Global Affairs Canada focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Telecommunications & Networking, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Global Affairs Canada focus on?
Global Affairs Canada typically invests at the MultiStage stage.