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 investorsTC
The Caisse des Dépôts
Paris, France23 investments1 exits
IS
Ireland Strategic Investment Fund
Dublin, Ireland23 investments1 exits
CA
Capability and Innovation Fund
London, United Kingdom22 investments3 exits
NC
National Cancer Institute
Bethesda, United States22 investments1 exits
BA
Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA)
Washington, United States22 investments9 exits
CP
Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas
Austin, United States21 investments6 exits
UD
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Washington, United States21 investments2 exits
QI
Qatar Investment Authority
Doha, Qatar21 investments7 exits
FM
Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy
Berlin, Germany21 investments
US
U.S. Small Business Administration
Washington, United States20 investments1 exits
WE
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
Madison, United States20 investments
GF
German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)
Bonn, Germany20 investments5 exits
US
United States Agency for International Development
Washington, United States19 investments
WD
Western Development Commission
Ballaghaderreen, Ireland18 investments3 exits
SS
Spring Singapore
Singapore, Singapore17 investments1 exits
SE
Swedish Energy Agency
Eskilstuna, Sweden16 investments2 exits
UD
U.S. Department of Commerce
Washington, United States16 investments
NE
Netherlands Enterprise Agency
Assen, The Netherlands16 investments
BF
BIRD Foundation
Herzliya, Israel15 investments1 exits
CC
China Culture Industrial Investment Fund
Beijing, China15 investments7 exits
FF
Foellinger Foundation
Fort Wayne, United States15 investments1 exits
UR
UK Research and Innovation
Swindon, United Kingdom15 investments1 exits
WI
Western Innovation (WINN) Initiative
Vancouver, Canada15 investments2 exits
ES
Enterprise Singapore
Singapore, Singapore15 investments
NC
National Center for Research & Development
Warszawa, Poland15 investments
O
Ontario
Toronto, Canada14 investments
DB
Development Bank of Japan
Tokyo, Japan14 investments3 exits
I
InnoSuisse
Berne, Switzerland14 investments1 exits
ND
National Development Fund of Taiwan Government
Taipei, Taiwan14 investments1 exits
FC
Firsthand Capital Management
San Jose, United States13 investments6 exits
T
T√ЬBƒ∞TAK
Ankara, Turkey13 investments
NY
New York State
New York, United States13 investments3 exits
T
TÜBİTAK
Ankara, Turkey13 investments
DF
Department for International Development
London, United Kingdom13 investments
BA
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
Swindon, United Kingdom12 investments2 exits
NI
National Institute of Mental Health
Bethesda, United States11 investments1 exits
DB
Dublin Business Innovation Centre
Dublin, Ireland11 investments2 exits
NR
National Research Council Canada
Ottawa, Canada11 investments2 exits
MF
Mastercard Foundation Fund for Rural Prosperity
Nairobi, Kenya11 investments1 exits
DT
Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund
Dublin, Ireland10 investments1 exits
P
PlanetM
Lansing, United States10 investments
CC
China Construction Bank
Beijing, China10 investments1 exits
NR
Norwegian Research Council
Oslo, Norway9 investments2 exits
CO
Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade
Denver, United States9 investments
UD
U.S. Department of Labor
Washington, United States9 investments
AC
Accelerating Commercialisation - AusIndustry
Canberra, Australia9 investments1 exits
AI
Allied Irish Banks
Irishtown, Ireland9 investments2 exits
WC
Westfield Capital Management
Boston, United States9 investments6 exits
G
GoArmy
Alexandria, United States9 investments2 exits
CS
China Structural Reform Fund
Beijing, China9 investments1 exits
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