International Development & Investment

Reimagining Economies,
Building Lasting Futures

Centinum Group advises governments and development agencies, facilitates foreign direct investment, and deploys its own capital across foundational industries — from Canada to the Global South.

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6+
Years Active
Canada
W. Africa
S. Asia
Latin America
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Advisory & Consulting

Expert guidance for governments, development agencies, and public institutions navigating complex international development challenges.

02

Investment Facilitation

Connecting private capital, VC firms, and sovereign funds to high-growth opportunities and large-scale government investment deals.

03

Centinum Portfolio

Our own capital actively deployed across real estate, mining, energy, construction, and food — aligned with our international development mandate.

2018
Year Founded
10+
Investment Sectors
2
Core Geographies
4+
Ventures Supported
Who We Serve

Four Pillars of Our Ecosystem

Our work spans governments seeking development expertise and FDI, investors seeking opportunity, and entrepreneurs seeking growth — united by the mission of building lasting industries & economies.

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Governments & Agencies

Procurement advisory, economic strategy, FDI attraction, and development program design.

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Investors & FDI

Private capital, VC firms, and sovereign funds seeking curated emerging market opportunities.

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Startups & Ventures

High-growth companies in development-relevant sectors seeking capital and global access.

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Procurement

End-to-end sourcing of equipment, contractors, and specialist expertise for government development mandates.

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Strategic Partners

Development banks, NGOs, Canadian businesses, and specialized advisory firms.

Our Portfolio

Investment Sectors We Own & Operate

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Real Estate

Commercial, residential, and development-stage properties across Canada and target markets. Our most active deployment sector.

Active
02

Mining

Resource extraction opportunities in emerging and frontier markets, aligned with national development priorities.

Developing
03

Energy

Renewable and conventional energy projects that support energy security in underserved markets.

Developing
04

Construction

Infrastructure and development construction projects that create lasting physical and economic assets.

Developing
05

Food & Agriculture

Food systems, agri-business, and supply chain investments addressing food security and economic opportunity.

Developing
06

Banking & Financial Services

Investments in banking, microfinance, and financial inclusion infrastructure expanding economic access across underserved markets.

Developing
07

Technology

Strategic technology investments spanning enterprise software, digital infrastructure, and platforms with high development relevance across Canada and the Global South.

Developing
08

Manufacturing

Industrial manufacturing and value-added processing investments that build productive capacity, create skilled employment, and support economic diversification.

Developing
09

Logistics

Freight, warehousing, supply chain infrastructure, and last-mile delivery investments enabling trade flows and economic connectivity across Canada and emerging markets.

Developing
10

Healthcare

Investments across healthcare delivery, medical infrastructure, pharmaceutical R&D, and health technology — with a focus on expanding access and solutions relevant to Global South populations.

Developing
Geographic Focus

Canada & The Global South

We bridge capital, expertise, and opportunity between Canada and emerging economies across Africa, Latin America, South and Southeast Asia — facilitating flows that build lasting economic infrastructure.

Primary Hub
Canada

Our headquarters and home base. We connect Canada's capital markets, institutions, and expertise to global development opportunities while supporting domestic investment and growth.

Development Focus
Global South

We work across Africa, Latin America, South Asia, and Southeast Asia — markets with high development need and significant investment opportunity for well-positioned capital and expertise.

Case Studies

Ventures We've Supported

Our portfolio and advisory work spans ventures that directly contribute to economic development goals — from public safety infrastructure to AI-powered supply chains, fashion accessibility, and maternal health innovation.

Public Safety · Technology
SafetyCode

A real-time incident reporting platform connecting citizens to emergency responders. Centinum provided mentorship, investor introductions, and strategic guidance — enabling SafetyCode to expand coverage, integrate AI risk detection, and scale globally. This is precisely the type of public-sector-relevant technology we champion.

Public SafetyAIGovernment-relevant
Logistics · Supply Chain
BoraMotion

An AI-powered cross-border logistics platform addressing supply chain inefficiencies in emerging markets. With Centinum's investment strategy and global market entry support, BoraMotion transformed logistics for businesses across continents — a direct contribution to trade facilitation and economic development.

LogisticsAIEmerging Markets
Fashion · Retail Disruption · Technology
StitchAce

A fashion technology venture reimagining how people access custom-made clothing. StitchAce connects designers and stylists worldwide with customers — delivering custom garments at prices below retail, disrupting the traditional fashion model to serve every style, size, and body shape with genuinely affordable, made-to-measure options.

Fashion TechRetail DisruptionGlobal Marketplace
Biomedical · Maternal Health · MedTech
Lestrum

A biomedical startup conducting critical research in maternal and newborn health — focused on early detection of pregnancy complications before they become emergencies. Lestrum's work spans preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, preterm labour, placental disorders, and fetal growth restrictions, as well as smart monitoring solutions for parents of newborns in NICU. A venture with both commercial potential and profound human impact.

Maternal HealthNeonatal CareEarly DetectionNICU
From the Journal

Latest Insights

International Development
International Development
The Next Wave of FDI: Why Emerging Markets Are Outpacing Expectations
A look at shifting capital flows and what they mean for governments and investors positioned in the Global South.
Apr 2026 · 7 min read
Investment Strategy
Investment
Real Estate as a Development Tool: Beyond Returns
How strategic real estate investment creates multiplier effects in emerging economies — and why Centinum's approach is different.
Mar 2026 · 5 min read
Markets
Markets & Economy
Canada's Role in Global South Development: Opportunity and Obligation
An analysis of Canada's evolving position as a development partner and what Canadian institutions should be doing differently.
Mar 2026 · 6 min read

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