Raven Indigenous Capital Partners

The only Indigenous-owned and led impact investment firm on Turtle Island (North America), Raven Indigenous Capital Partners invests to revitalize the Indigenous economy. It is providing equity and equity-like capital to innovative, purpose-driven Indigenous enterprises, while taking an active, hands-on approach that leverages its stage and entrepreneurial expertise.

“InBC’s investment in Raven is economic reconciliation in action and an implementation of Article 3 of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. By providing the capital and the support that Indigenous entrepreneurs require to succeed, we will build a vibrant and resilient Indigenous economy in B.C. that is good for our People and good for the planet.”

— Paul Lacerte, Managing Partner and Chief Impact Officer, Raven Indigenous Capital Partners

Established
2018

Aligned impact objective
Advancing reconciliation

Purpose
To address barriers and create culturally safe pathways for Indigenous entrepreneurs to access capital and a community of support.

InBC commitment amount
Impact Fund II: $5 million

Year invested
2022