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Indigenous Growth Fund

Impact investor

Ottawa · 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.

Invests inImpact & Social GoodSector AgnosticCanadaNorth AmericaOttawa

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Growth
HQ
Ottawa, ON, CA
Instruments
Debt · Grants
Founded
1996

Team · 25 people

from the firm's website
Shannin Metatawabin· Chief Executive Officer
Cory McDougall· Chief Operating Officer
Frank Richter· Managing Director, Indigenous Growth Fund
Brandon Hansen· Treasurer, Director – Independent
Camden Lawrence· Director – Ontario Region
Carol Johnston· Director – Manitoba Region
Elaine Chambers· Director – Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut Region
Ellen Kuschnik· Manager, Public Affairs and Policy
Erin Stehelin· Manager, Credit Risk, Indigenous Growth Fund
Jack Royal· Director – Alberta Region
Joël Lamoureux· Manager, Communications
Keith Matthew· Chair, Director – British Columbia Region

Chair of NACCA's Board of Directors representing the British Columbia region.

Kimberly Gorgichuk· Manager, Indigenous Women and Youth
Kristen Morris· Director of Human Resources
Magnolia Perron· Director of Strategy & Partnerships
Mark Dokis· Project Manager, Special Projects
Matthew Tapper· Director – Independent
Mitch Palmer· Manager, Finance
Olivier Gill-Sioui· Secretary, Director – Québec, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and New Brunswick Region
Relay Tangie· Director of Finance
Ryan Lackner· Manager, IT
Sarah MacNeil· Senior Manager, Indigenous Growth Fund, Strategic Partnerships & Investor Relations
Stacey Fox· Manager, Quality Assurance
Tina Rasmussen· Director – Saskatchewan Region

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Indigenous Growth Fund invest at?
Indigenous Growth Fund invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, 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 channel

Indigenous 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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