Indigenous Growth Fund
Impact investorOttawa · Pre-Seed–Growth · 25 people tracked
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Investment thesis
The Indigenous Growth Fund channels investor capital toward Indigenous business growth and prosperity, working alongside Aboriginal Financial Institutions to fund Indigenous entrepreneurs. Grounded in Indigenous values and the four directions, the fund frames its work as economic reconciliation and economic self-determination, supporting businesses across four stages of growth: startup, growth, maturity, and renewal.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 25 people
from the firm's website & curatedKevin Rose was promoted to Chief Strategy Officer at NACCA, where he previously served as Director of Programs and Member Services. In that role he worked with Indigenous financial institutions, partners, and communities to support programs and services. His new role focuses on the strategic direction of NACCA and the needs of Indigenous entrepreneurs and communities.
Community Manager at Intrinsic Innovations with 15 years in sales and business development in oil and gas before moving into Calgary's tech sector, focused on relationship building and organizational growth.
Chair of NACCA's Board of Directors representing the British Columbia region.
Magnolia Perron is Director of Strategy and Partnerships at NACCA, where she leads the Indigenous Women and Youth Programs. Her work includes securing $30 million for the national Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Program, which facilitated over $6 million in micro-loans to Indigenous women-owned businesses, and supporting the establishment of the Indigenous Business Hub in Ottawa, which serves over 270 members. She is a recipient of a Forty Under 40 award and a member of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory.
Executive in Residence and Chief Advisor for industry with over 40 years of energy experience; also VP of Business Development at Energy Safety Canada and past President and CEO of the Petroleum Services Association of Canada.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Indigenous Growth Fund invest at?
- Indigenous Growth Fund invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Indigenous Growth Fund focus on?
- Indigenous Growth Fund focuses on Impact & Social Good, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Indigenous Growth Fund located?
- Indigenous Growth Fund is headquartered in Ottawa, CA.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
from their channelIndigenous Economic Reconciliation in Action | Dominique Collin | NACCA Tipi Talks
NACCA - Indigenous Prosperity
Starrly Gladue - Beauty On The Block - IWE Role Model Campaign, 2024
NACCA - Indigenous Prosperity
Linda Thomas - Weeknuk-Linda Smoked Fish - IWE Role Model Campaign, 2024
NACCA - Indigenous Prosperity
Emilie McKinney - Anishinaabe Bimishimo - IWE Role Model Campaign, 2024
NACCA - Indigenous Prosperity
Leana Kennedy - G-Man Waste Removal - IWE Role Model Campaign, 2020
NACCA - Indigenous Prosperity
Laura Mueller - Matriarch Media - IWE Role Model Campaign, 2024
NACCA - Indigenous Prosperity
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