Investor Type356 profiles
Government Investors
Government-backed investment programs support startup ecosystems through direct investments, matching funds, and incentive programs. These investors often focus on strategic sectors, job creation, and economic development within specific regions or industries.
Total Investors
356
in database
Combined Investments
6K
portfolio companies
Avg. Exit Rate
57.2%
977 total exits
Avg. Check Size
—
typical range
Stage Focus
Investment stages preferred by government investors
Activity Status
How actively government investors are deploying capital
26%active
Active
92(26%)
Moderate
37(10%)
Quiet
227(64%)
Most recent deal: February 2026
Top Industries
Most common sectors among government investors
Fintech105 investors
Impact Investing95 investors
Enterprise86 investors
Government80 investors
Non Profit31 investors
Association27 investors
Healthcare26 investors
Venture Capital22 investors
Cleantech18 investors
SaaS18 investors
EdTech15 investors
Biotech15 investors
Top Locations
Where government investors are headquartered
Top Government Investors by Deal Count
The most active government investors ranked by total investments
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All Government Investors
356 investorsEI
Enterprise Ireland
Dublin, Ireland610 investments56 exits
B
Bpifrance
Maisons-alfort, France581 investments58 exits
CI
Connecticut Innovations
Rocky Hill, United States223 investments28 exits
BF
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania
Bethlehem, United States219 investments5 exits
BF
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, United States212 investments28 exits
I
In-Q-Tel
Arlington, United States193 investments64 exits
SH
SBRI Healthcare
Cambridge, United Kingdom178 investments8 exits
H2
Horizon 2020
Brussels, Belgium167 investments7 exits
UD
US Department of Energy
Washington, United States151 investments31 exits
CP
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board
Toronto, Canada144 investments76 exits
EI
European Investment Bank
Luxembourg, Luxembourg120 investments29 exits
SE
Scottish Enterprise
Glasgow, United Kingdom120 investments13 exits
LT
Launch Tennessee
Nashville, United States111 investments10 exits
JF
Japan Finance Corporation
Tokyo, Japan108 investments2 exits
ZK
Zürcher Kantonal Bank
Zrich, Switzerland95 investments
MV
Maryland Venture Fund
Columbia, United States84 investments15 exits
ED
Export Development Canada
Ottawa, Canada80 investments13 exits
EC
European Commission
Brussels, Belgium77 investments3 exits
F
FMO
The Hague, The Netherlands64 investments8 exits
II
Israel Innovation Authority
Jerusalem, Israel60 investments6 exits
EB
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
London, United Kingdom60 investments11 exits
NJ
New Jersey Economic Development Authority
Trenton, United States58 investments13 exits
AC
Adage Capital Management
Boston, United States54 investments37 exits
EU
European Union
London, United Kingdom54 investments3 exits
MT
Missouri Technology Corporation
Jefferson City, United States54 investments4 exits
GO
Government of Canada
Gatineau, Canada53 investments4 exits
N
NRW.BANK
Dsseldorf, Germany51 investments7 exits
UD
U.S. Department of Defense
Washington, United States48 investments14 exits
UD
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, United States47 investments4 exits
UD
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, United States46 investments
SB
Small Business Innovation Research
America, United States44 investments2 exits
SF
Skolkovo Foundation
Moscow, Russian Federation43 investments1 exits
C
CORFO
Santiago, Chile41 investments1 exits
IF
Innovation Fund Denmark
Copenhagen, Denmark40 investments3 exits
V
Vinnova
Stockholm, Sweden38 investments5 exits
KF
Kresge Foundation
Much, Germany36 investments2 exits
NR
National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program
Ottawa, Canada35 investments4 exits
CE
California Energy Commission
Sacramento, United States34 investments4 exits
ML
Massachusetts Life Sciences Center
Waltham, United States33 investments4 exits
E
Eurostars
Brussels, Belgium31 investments2 exits
NS
NSF Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR)
Arlington, United States31 investments1 exits
NR
National Research Foundation
Singapore, Singapore28 investments6 exits
AG
Arch Grants
St Louis, United States27 investments
TF
The Future Fund
London, United Kingdom27 investments
SC
Serious Change
London, United Kingdom24 investments4 exits
SO
State of Wisconsin Investment Board
Madison, United States24 investments7 exits
NI
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Bethesda, United States24 investments2 exits
TC
The Caisse des Dépôts
Paris, France23 investments1 exits
A
ARPA-E
Washington, United States23 investments1 exits
TW
Texas Wide Open for Business
Austin, United States23 investments4 exits
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