Raven Indigenous Capital Partners

Raven Indigenous Capital Partners is a venture capital firm based in Vancouver, Canada, with additional offices in Ottawa and New York. Founded in 2017, the firm focuses on early-stage investments in Indigenous social enterprises across North America. Raven Indigenous Capital Partners aims to revitalize the Indigenous economy by facilitating impact investing in thematic areas such as information technology, environmental services, alternative energy, green technology, ecological tourism, and natural products. The firm primarily invests between $0.25 million and $3.5 million in companies that demonstrate commercial viability, scalability, and measurable benefits to Indigenous communities. In addition to funding, Raven also offers advisory services, operating under traditional Indigenous protocols and principles to ensure their investments align with the well-being of people and the planet.

Jeffrey Cyr

Managing Partner

Paul Lacerte

Managing Partner

Stephen Nairne

Chief Investment Officer

14 past transactions

AdvancedAG

Seed Round in 2025
AdvancedAG is a biotechnology research company that cultivates specialized bacteria to improve soil and crop health.

CruxOCM

Series A in 2024
CruxOCM specializes in operations control management software aimed at enhancing the efficiency of control rooms in various industrial sectors. The company focuses on addressing the complexities and inefficiencies commonly encountered in standard operations control rooms by leveraging robotic industrial process automation. This technology enables control room operators to interact more effectively with physical assets in plants, refineries, oil fields, and liquefied natural gas facilities. Through its innovative solutions, CruxOCM helps clients maintain safety and optimize operational performance, paving the way for the autonomous control room of the future.

RainStick

Seed Round in 2024
RainStick is a company that has developed a WiFi-enabled shower system designed to significantly reduce water and energy consumption while maintaining a luxurious shower experience. Their innovative product recirculates and filters water, allowing users to save up to 80% in both water and energy usage. Additionally, the shower system includes features that track real-time water and energy savings, providing users with insights into their consumption patterns. By focusing on sustainability and advanced shower technology, RainStick aims to transform traditional showering practices into an eco-friendly experience.

Artemis

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Artemis is an AI-powered knowledge graph that enables analysts to quickly transform data into actionable knowledge.

Kismet Health

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Kismet Health Inc specializes in pediatric telehealth solutions, focusing on enhancing patient engagement and streamlining workflows for healthcare providers. It stands out as the first platform in its niche, developed by providers for providers, aiming to meet the growing demand for specialized telehealth services in pediatrics. Kismet Health Inc offers a range of features designed to support the unique needs of pediatric healthcare, including tools for effective patient communication and management. The company's commitment to creating multi-generational change in healthcare is evident through its innovative approach to telehealth, making it easier for providers to deliver quality care to young patients remotely.

Tribal Diagnostics

Venture Round in 2023
Tribal Diagnostics is a diagnostic laboratory that specializes in providing tests for a range of health conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, substance abuse, cancer, and COVID-19. The laboratory plays a crucial role in healthcare by delivering essential information that aids in medical decision-making for both treatment and preventive care. Established in 2016, Tribal Diagnostics aims to enhance healthcare accessibility, particularly in underserved areas where high costs often prevent individuals from obtaining necessary care. The founders, motivated by personal experiences with the loss of loved ones to various health issues, strive to simplify healthcare by offering high-quality laboratory tests at transparent and affordable prices, thus enabling more people to receive the medical attention they need.

Totem

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Totem is a digital banking platform designed to enhance financial inclusion for Indigenous communities. Developed and supported by Native Americans, the service offers essential banking facilities including checking accounts, debit cards, and credit-building features through a mobile application. By providing accessible financial products, Totem empowers tribal communities to engage in the modern economy and achieve greater financial independence.

Salish Environmental

Venture Round in 2022
Salish Environmental is an organic fertilizer manufacturing facility designed to offer a sustainable waste disposal and recycling method. Customers can purchase natural fertilizers for lawns and gardens from the company, which creates dark mulch, fish compost, mix, bioscope soil, lawn and turf landscape soil, and soil from fish residuals, food waste, biosolids, and wood waste.

Plato Testing

Seed Round in 2022
PLATO Testing Inc. is a software testing company based in Fredericton, Canada, established in 2016. The firm offers a wide range of testing solutions, including website, enterprise software, and mobile testing. Its services encompass exploratory, functional, browser compatibility, regression, automated, acceptance, and accessibility testing. PLATO is distinguished by its commitment to training and employing Indigenous software testers, aiming to provide diverse and localized testing solutions for clients across North America. The company focuses on projects that would traditionally be outsourced offshore, promoting both inclusivity and quality in the software testing industry.

Virtual Gurus

Series A in 2022
Virtual Gurus is a talent marketplace that connects organizations with skilled virtual assistants from Canada and the United States. Utilizing proprietary technology, the platform matches businesses and entrepreneurs with onshore freelancers who can provide a range of services, including bookkeeping, marketing, data entry, and administrative support. Clients can select dedicated virtual assistants tailored to their specific needs, whether for ongoing support, special projects, or occasional tasks. This approach allows organizations to save time and resources by delegating responsibilities, enabling them to concentrate on growth and operational efficiency.

Virtual Gurus

Seed Round in 2021
Virtual Gurus is a talent marketplace that connects organizations with skilled virtual assistants from Canada and the United States. Utilizing proprietary technology, the platform matches businesses and entrepreneurs with onshore freelancers who can provide a range of services, including bookkeeping, marketing, data entry, and administrative support. Clients can select dedicated virtual assistants tailored to their specific needs, whether for ongoing support, special projects, or occasional tasks. This approach allows organizations to save time and resources by delegating responsibilities, enabling them to concentrate on growth and operational efficiency.

Plato Testing

Seed Round in 2021
PLATO Testing Inc. is a software testing company based in Fredericton, Canada, established in 2016. The firm offers a wide range of testing solutions, including website, enterprise software, and mobile testing. Its services encompass exploratory, functional, browser compatibility, regression, automated, acceptance, and accessibility testing. PLATO is distinguished by its commitment to training and employing Indigenous software testers, aiming to provide diverse and localized testing solutions for clients across North America. The company focuses on projects that would traditionally be outsourced offshore, promoting both inclusivity and quality in the software testing industry.

Virtual Gurus

Series A in 2020
Virtual Gurus is a talent marketplace that connects organizations with skilled virtual assistants from Canada and the United States. Utilizing proprietary technology, the platform matches businesses and entrepreneurs with onshore freelancers who can provide a range of services, including bookkeeping, marketing, data entry, and administrative support. Clients can select dedicated virtual assistants tailored to their specific needs, whether for ongoing support, special projects, or occasional tasks. This approach allows organizations to save time and resources by delegating responsibilities, enabling them to concentrate on growth and operational efficiency.

Animikii Indigenous Technology

Debt Financing in 2019
Animikii Inc. is a digital agency based in Victoria, Canada, that specializes in web design, software development, branding, and digital communications. Founded in 2003, the company is dedicated to driving social innovation through Indigenous technology and believes that technology can serve as a catalyst for economic development and self-sufficiency within Indigenous communities. Animikii is B Corp Certified and holds the CCAB CERTIFIED ABORIGINAL BUSINESS designation, reflecting its commitment to Reconciliation and equitable outcomes for Indigenous Peoples. The agency comprises a diverse team of Indigenous and non-Indigenous innovators who prioritize living out their values through collaborative relationships with clients and partners, aiming to deliver tailored digital transformation services that meet the specific needs of businesses.
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