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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
EC

Enterprise Center of Johnson County

Lenexa, United States1 investments
CC

Cardiff Capital Region

Ystrad Mynach, United Kingdom1 investments
MP

Massachusetts Pension Reserve Investment Management Board

Boston, United States1 investments
CD

Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development

Hartford, United States1 investments
NN

National Nuclear Security Administration

Washington, United States1 investments
OC

Oregon Community Foundation

Portland, United States1 investments
QI

Queensland Investment Corporation

Brisbane, Australia1 investments1 exits
OS

Ordnance Survey

Southampton, United Kingdom1 investments
SC

Sheffield City Region Investment

Sheffield, United Kingdom1 investments
UR

UK Research Partnership Investment Fund

Bristol, United Kingdom1 investments
SK

Stavanger Kommune

Stavanger, Norway1 investments
PI

Polish Investment and Trade Agency

Warsaw, Poland1 investments
VC

Virginia Community Capital

Christiansburg, United States1 investments
SD

Scottish Development International

Glasgow, United Kingdom1 investments
F

frontierCities

Brussels, Belgium1 investments
ON

One North East

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom1 investments
YI

Yangzi Investment Group

Nanjing, China1 investments
F

FONERWA

Kigali, Rwanda1 investments
IO

Indian Overseas Bank

Chennai, India1 investments
TH

Tharawat Holding

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia1 investments
MO

Ministry of Health Singapore

Singapore, Singapore1 investments
G

Gfund

Beijing, China1 investments
AF

Allstate Foundation

Northbrook, United States1 investments
IC

Innovation Center Iceland

Reykjavk, Iceland1 investments
SA

Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative

Ottawa, Canada1 investments1 exits
RB

Royal Bank of Canada

Toronto, Canada1 investments1 exits
ND

Nebraska Department of Economic Development

Lincoln, United States1 investments
AS

Alaska Science & Technology Foundation

Anchorage, United States0 investments
AO

Association of European Businesses

Moscow, Russian Federation0 investments
IG

Information Governance Initiative

New York, United States0 investments
E

E3iG

India0 investments
CE

Canada Eurasia Russia Business Association

Edmonton, Canada0 investments
ME

Middle East Partnership Initiative

Washington, United States0 investments
WO

West of England Local Enterprise Partnership

United Kingdom0 investments
LP

LIFT Partners

Canad, Colombia0 investments
IA

Invest AD

United Arab Emirates0 investments
MV

Menomonee Valley Partners

Milwaukee, United States0 investments
FI

Fundación INCYDE

Madrid, Spain0 investments
IW

Invest Western France

Nantes, France0 investments
IF

Irish Fund

Dublin, Ireland0 investments
F

Finlombarda

Milan, Italy0 investments
EN

Electricity network technologies

Moscow, Russian Federation0 investments
CC

Canadian Co-operative Investment Fund

Toronto, Canada0 investments
C

Cejesc

Florianpolis, Brazil0 investments
GC

Grassroots Capital Management

Brooklyn, United States0 investments
IS

Invest Southwest

Phoenix, United States0 investments
MC

Municipal Centre of Enterprises

Gijon, Spain0 investments
IP

Imkan Project

Luxor, Egypt0 investments
GW

Grow Wellington

Wellington, New Zealand0 investments
DS

Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority

Dubai, United Arab Emirates0 investments

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