Government · 1 deal
Every published round Canadian government took part in, and every parcel of existing shares it bought off another holder. Deals we hold but haven't published yet are not counted.
| Company | Stage | Announced | Amount | Role | Alongside | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aimdefence | Grant | Jun 2024 | CAD 1m (A$1.1m) | Lead | Defence Connect, @AuManufacturing |
Companies Canadian government has backed in a published round, and companies whose existing shares it bought off another holder.
| Company | What it does | First invested | Rounds | Led |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aimdefence | Jun 2024, Grant | 1 | 1 |
Fund closes reported for Canadian government, as distinct from the investments it has made.
Companies Canadian government has backed that another company then bought. An exit for the holding, not a deal Canadian government did.
Stories naming Canadian government. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.
Conry Tech, a Melbourne-based cooling venture, has secured $3 million in seed capital led by climate investor Audacy to finish building its BullAnt air-conditioner and grow the team.
Counter-drone laser developer AIM Defence won a Canadian military counter-drone contest, collecting a million-dollar prize, after the Australian Government earlier committed to buying one of its systems for evaluation.
Also Defence Connect