We invest in our communities

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FOCUS ON INDIGENOUS PEOPLES

Each of us have unique medicine to bring to the world. We invest in founders who use their medicine to advance the lives of Indigenous and Native Peoples.

Our ethos:

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PARTNERSHIP

We believe in long-term partnerships. We support entrepreneurs in their value-creation and impact journeys with tailored supports and resources.

03

DIVERSE VIEWS

All of us hold different views, and we commit to respecting the views of entrepreneurs, their team and their communities.

OUR THESIS

We have deep respect and empathy for the entrepreneurial journey. We also know and honour that being an Indigenous entrepreneur can lead to unique priorities, grounding and challenges.

How We Invest
Stage

We invest starting at seed stage and follow on through Series B, typically providing first checks of $250k-$3M.

Geography

Our focus is investing in companies led by Indigenous Peoples of Canada or Native American Peoples.

Industry

We invest in B2B and B2C businesses, across sectors, that improve Indigenous and Native well-being.

Financing Types

We provide equity and equity-like financing, meaning we become shareholders alongside founders.

Purpose and Profit

We evaluate and track both impact and commercial returns. We believe the best companies have both.

Support and Timelines

We provide advisory support pre- and post investment and typically work with companies for 5-7 years.