Focus area
Economic Development Investment Firms
The RaiseHunt database lists 37 Economic Development investment firms: 36 of them list a portfolio, 253 known investments between them and 56 people at those firms have a profile here. Most list Seed and Pre-Seed among the rounds they take part in; the largest concentrations are in New Orleans, Montreal and Cambridge.
- 37
- Investment firms
- 36
- With a known portfolio
- 253
- Known investments
- 56
- People with a profile
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37 Economic Development investment firms
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| Firm | Location | Type | Markets | Contact | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IQ Investissement Québec | Montreal, Canada | Government-backedPrivate equity | AIClimate | View fund | |
M MassDevelopment | Cambridge, United States | Government-backedVenture debt | ClimateHealthcare | View fund | |
V Venturelab | Lausanne, Switzerland | Accelerator | AICommerce | View fund | |
II InBC Investment | Vancouver, Canada | Government-backed | AIClimate | View fund | |
F Feddev | Kitchener, Canada | Government-backed | View fund | ||
BD Baltimore Development | Government-backed | ConsumerHardware | View fund | ||
ES Empire State Development | Ithaca, United States | Government-backed | View fund | ||
EE Enterprise Estonia | United Arab Emirates | Government-backed | View fund | ||
I i2E | AcceleratorVenture capital | ClimateCommerce | View fund | ||
IC Innovation Catalyst | New Orleans, United States | Syndicate / Angel groupVenture capital | ConsumerEducation | View fund | |
LG Luxinnovation GIE | Luxembourg | Government-backed | AIClimate | View fund | |
NE New Economy Initiative | Government-backed | View fund | |||
WS Washington State Department of Commerce | Government-backed | ClimateEducation | View fund | ||
C CzechInvest | Prague, Czechia | Government-backed | View fund | ||
IN Invest Newark | New York, United States | Government-backed | CommerceConsumer | View fund | |
BF Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania | Bethlehem, United States | AcceleratorGovernment-backed | HardwareHealthcare | View fund | |
WB Wyoming Business Council | Cheyenne, United States | Government-backed | AIClimate | View fund | |
GO Government of Saskatchewan | New Delhi, India | Government-backed | View fund | ||
WE Wisconsin Economic Development | Madison, United States | Government-backed | FinTechFood | View fund | |
KC Kapor Center | Oakland, United States | Venture capital | EducationHealthcare | View fund |
Frequently asked questions
How many Economic Development investment firms are on RaiseHunt?
RaiseHunt lists 37 Economic Development investment firms.
How many of them have a known portfolio?
36 of the 37 firms list at least one portfolio company, 253 known investments between them.
Who can I reach at these firms?
56 people working at them have a profile here, each with their role at the firm and whether an email address is on file.
Where are most Economic Development investment firms based?
The largest concentrations are in New Orleans, Montreal and Cambridge.
What rounds do Economic Development investment firms take part in?
Most list Seed and Pre-Seed among their stages.
How do I contact Economic Development investment firms?
Every firm page shows whether an email address is on file, and the named contacts at that firm. The addresses themselves, along with AI matching and outreach, are in the RaiseHunt app.
Is the list of Economic Development investment firms free to browse?
Yes. The directory and every firm page are free to read. Matching your own startup against them requires an account.
Do Economic Development funds only back Economic Development companies?
No. A focus area is a signal of interest, not a restriction. Firms usually list several, and the useful question is whether the existing portfolio looks like the kind of company you are building.
How many firms should I approach?
Far more than feels comfortable. Response rates on cold outreach are low even when the fit is good, so a short list of perfect names tends to stall. Build a long list, sort it by how well each firm matches what you are building, and work down it in batches rather than sending everything at once.
What should I have ready before reaching out to a firm?
A short deck, a one-paragraph description of what you do and who it is for, and a clear number for how much you are raising. Partners read the first two lines before they decide whether to open the deck, so those lines matter more than the rest of the document.
Does a warm introduction still matter with a fund?
It helps, mostly because it moves your email out of a crowded inbox. It is not a requirement. A cold message that shows you understand what the firm has already backed, and why your company fits that pattern, gets read more often than a vague introduction from a distant contact.
How does a decision get made inside a firm?
Usually by a group rather than by the person you first spoke to. One partner sponsors the deal internally and takes it to the rest, which is why the process runs longer than an angel conversation and why a single enthusiastic meeting is not yet a commitment.
Does the location of a firm matter?
Less than it used to. Plenty of firms back companies outside their own city, and remote first meetings are normal. Being nearby helps with introductions and later conversations, but it is rarely the thing that decides an investment.
Data: RaiseHunt investor dataset · Snapshot 27 August 2026 · How this data is built · Report a correction or request removal