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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
CO

City of New York

New York, United States1 investments
NM

New Mexico State Investment Council

Santa Fe, United States1 investments
OD

Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR)

Columbus, United States1 investments
L

LMKR

Dubai, United Arab Emirates1 investments
AN

Agence National de la Recherche

Paris, France1 investments
CC

CDI Capital

Cape Town, South Africa1 investments
LS

Luxembourg Space Agency

Luxembourg, Luxembourg1 investments1 exits
TF

Tanoto Foundation

Jakarta, Indonesia1 investments
DI

Defence Innovation Organisation

New Delhi, India1 investments
TM

Tongxiang Municipal Government

Tongxiang, China1 investments
BA

Brevard Alzheimer's Foundation

Melbourne, United States1 investments
NV

Norges Vel

Skretting, Norway1 investments
HT

HM Treasury

London, United Kingdom1 investments
NM

Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

Oslo, Norway1 investments
AS

ALS Society of Canada

Markham, Canada1 investments
BO

Bank of England

London, United Kingdom1 investments
DW

Die Wirtschaftskammer

Vienna, Austria1 investments
PI

Paspalis Innovation and Investment Fund

Darwin, Australia1 investments
A

AustCyber

Canberra, Australia1 investments
MD

Ministère des Forêts, de la Faune et des Parcs

Quebec, Canada1 investments1 exits
RL

Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA)

New Delhi, India1 investments1 exits
CR

Conseil Régional Aquitaine

Bordeaux, France1 investments1 exits
MC

Macomb County

Mount Clemens, United States1 investments
TC

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Austin, United States1 investments
NC

National Council for Social Security Fund

Beijing, China1 investments
CD

County Durham Growth Fund

Durham, United Kingdom1 investments
KC

Kilkenny CEB

Kilkenny, Ireland1 investments
N

NYSERDA

Albany, United States1 investments82 exits
GM

Guangzhou Municipal Government

Guangzhou, China1 investments
NU

Nottingham University Business School

Nottingham, United Kingdom1 investments
PG

Primary Growth Partnership

Wellington, New Zealand1 investments
C&

Cheshire & Warrington

Winsford, United Kingdom1 investments
AR

Appalachian Regional Commission

Washington, United States1 investments
TJ

The Jerusalem Development Authority

Jerusalem, Israel1 investments
BA

Barcelona Activa

Barcelona, Spain1 investments
G(

GAIN (Galician Innovation Agency)

Santiago De Compostela, Spain1 investments
E

EKF

Copenhagen, Denmark1 investments
BD

Bahrain Development Bank

Manama, Bahrain1 investments
SO

State of Utah

Salt Lake City, United States1 investments
MD

Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Lansing, United States1 investments
CD

California Department of Community Services and Development

Sacramento, United States1 investments
NR

Neuromuscular Research Association Basel

Basel, Switzerland1 investments
CV

Coronado Ventures Forum

Los Alamos, United States1 investments1 exits
T&

Toteboard & Health Promotion Board

Singapore, Singapore1 investments
GK

Giga Korea Foundation Co., LTD

Daejeon, South Korea1 investments
GH

Global Health & Pharma

Burton Upon Trent, United Kingdom1 investments
CO

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Boston, United States1 investments
OO

Office of Justice Programs

Washington, United States1 investments
AN

Agencia Nacional de Desarrollo

Montevideo, Uruguay1 investments
SL

St. Louis Economic Development Partnership

St Louis, United States1 investments

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