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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

Washington31 investors
London11 investors
New York9 investors
Beijing8 investors
Brussels7 investors
Singapore7 investors
Dublin6 investors
Toronto6 investors
Austin5 investors
Boston4 investors

Top Government Investors by Deal Count

The most active government investors ranked by total investments

#InvestorDeals
1Enterprise Ireland610
2Bpifrance581
3Connecticut Innovations223
4Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania219
5Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania212
6In-Q-Tel193
7SBRI Healthcare178
8Horizon 2020167
9US Department of Energy151
10Canada Pension Plan Investment Board144
11European Investment Bank120
12Scottish Enterprise120
13Launch Tennessee111
14Japan Finance Corporation108
15Zürcher Kantonal Bank95
16Maryland Venture Fund84
17Export Development Canada80
18European Commission77
19FMO64
20European Bank for Reconstruction and Development60

All Government Investors

356 investors
RE

Research England

Bristol, United Kingdom3 investments
SG

State Government of Victoria

Melbourne, Australia3 investments1 exits
TG

The Government Offices of Sweden

Stockholm, Sweden3 investments
US

UK Space Agency

Swindon, United Kingdom3 investments
PC

PRIME Coalition

Cambridge, United States3 investments
CC

Coghill Capital Management

Chicago, United States3 investments2 exits
CF

Corporation for National and Community Service

Washington, United States3 investments
TE

The Export-Import Bank of Korea

Seoul, South Korea3 investments1 exits
GO

Government of United States of America

Washington, United States3 investments1 exits
AP

Advanced Propulsion Centre UK

Coventry, United Kingdom3 investments1 exits
KS

Korea Software Industry Association

Seoul, South Korea3 investments
IF

Innovation Fund Serbia

Belgrade, Serbia3 investments
RJ

Raymond James Bank

St Petersburg, United States3 investments3 exits
DB

Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)

Midrand, South Africa3 investments1 exits
E-

EASME - EU Executive Agency for SMEs

Brussels, Belgium3 investments109 exits
TE

Tawazun Economic Council

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates3 investments
RN

Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Bordeaux, France3 investments
CC

China Chengtong Holding Group

Beijing, China2 investments1 exits
WS

Washington state Department of Commerce

Seattle, United States2 investments
IO

Institute of Museum and Library Services

Washington, United States2 investments
CF

Community Foundation Of South Okanagan Similkameen

Penticton, Canada2 investments
KR

Kementerian Riset, Teknologi, dan Pendidikan Tinggi (Kemenristekdikti)

Jakarta Pusat, Indonesia2 investments
AD

Arkansas Development Finance Authority

Little Rock, United States2 investments
MI

Mauritius Investments

Port Louis, Mauritius2 investments
II

IDA Ireland

New York, United States2 investments
N

NÖBEG

Vienna, Austria2 investments1 exits
IO

Institute of Education Sciences

Washington, United States2 investments1 exits
ET

Ecobank Transnational

Lome, Togo2 investments1 exits
TH

The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation

Owings Mills, United States2 investments
NT

National Telecommunications and Information Administration

Washington, United States2 investments2 exits
UD

U.S. Department of Justice

Washington, United States2 investments
BA

Buenos Aires Emprende

Buenos Aires, Argentina2 investments
ID

Islamic Development Bank

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia2 investments
PD

Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development

Harrisburg, United States2 investments
GO

Government of Denmark

Copenhagen, Denmark2 investments
SI

SND Invest.

Oslo, Norway2 investments1 exits
PI

PGGM Investments

Zeist, The Netherlands2 investments2 exits
OM

Ontario Ministry of Economic Development

Toronto, Canada2 investments
SM

Seoul Metropolitan Government

Seoul, South Korea2 investments
TW

The Waterloo Foundation

Llandaff, United Kingdom2 investments
SA

South African Government Employees Pension Fund

Pretoria, South Africa2 investments
GI

Gulf International Bank

Manama, Bahrain2 investments1 exits
AI

Agentschap Innoveren & Ondernemen

Brussels, Belgium2 investments
TD

Technology Development Board, Government of India

New Delhi, India2 investments
DS

Digital Switzerland

Zrich, Switzerland2 investments
IM

Investment Management Corporation of Ontario

Toronto, Canada2 investments1 exits
NA

National Association of College Stores

Oberlin, United States2 investments
BC

Birmingham City Council

Birmingham, United Kingdom2 investments
PE

Providence Economic Development Partnership

Providence, United States1 investments
MS

Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund (MSCRF)

Columbia, United States1 investments

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