Raven Capital
Impact investorVictoria · Seed–Series B · 20 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Raven Capital takes a culturally centered, impact-driven approach, providing patient capital to businesses led by Indigenous Peoples of Canada and Native American Peoples. The firm invests starting at seed stage and follows on through Series B, typically writing first checks of $250K-$3M. It backs both B2B and B2C companies across sectors, with an emphasis on ventures that improve Indigenous and Native well-being.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 20 people
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What they invest in
from 27 of 31 portfolio companiesConsumer ×9Direct to Consumer ×8Impact & Social Good ×7AI & Machine Learning ×6Cleantech ×6E-commerce ×5SaaS ×5AgTech ×3
HQs:Canada×14United States×8
Who they back
founder profiles across 17 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×112 founders×6
Investments · 31 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 12024 · 12023 · 12021 · 14 dated
AdvancedAg develops live microbial biological systems and fermentation-based technologies for agriculture and water/environmental applications, serving growers, dealers, and industry partners across North America.
AgTechBiotechCleantech
Dr. Phyllis Day Chief(Founder)inJoshua Day Chief(CEO)inAshley Day Chief(COO & Co-owner)in
Bare Beans produces minimally processed cooked beans in ready-to-eat packages for home cooks and food service.
AgTechConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechIdaho, US
Michelle Huff(Founder and CEO)
Bim Bam Boo makes tree-free household paper products, such as toilet paper, from bamboo, sold directly to consumers via one-time purchases and subscriptions.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyConsumerDirect to ConsumerMinneapolis, US
Zoe Levin(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardAlthea Wishloff(Director)in
Co-investorsGROOVE CAPITAL
Cheekbone Beauty produces Sustain, a vegan, refillable lipstick made in Canada with high-pigment color and clean ingredients.
Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceSt Catharines, CA
Jenn Harper(Founder)
Conquer Experience offers a simulation and assessment platform for training perioperative nurses and surgical technologists.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthEdTechHealthtechMedical Devices
CruxOCM develops AI-powered automation software for industrial control room operations in energy infrastructure, enabling autonomous monitoring and control to improve throughput and reduce operational risk.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareIoTCalgary, CA
Vicki Knott, P.Eng(Founder)inVictoria Knott(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardEric Wiesen(Director)Roger Shirt(Director)Gil Dibner(Director)
Co-investorsAngel InvestAngular VenturesBullpen CapitalGolden VenturesM12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)Root Ventures Manager, Llc+3 more
FetchGoat provides a SaaS platform that unifies internal fleets and external contracted delivery providers into one interface for dispatching, monitoring, and route optimization across complex delivery networks.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSAustin, US
William Hale(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardAlthea Wishloff(Director)inChris Malin(Director)Andrew Kappus(Director)
Florrent develops bio-based supercapacitors with higher energy density than standard supercapacitors, aimed at short-duration power quality and reliability applications such as data center backup power, grid reliability, and renewables firming.
CleantechDeep TechEnergyAmherst, US
Joseph Hastry(Executive Officer, Promoter)Alexander Nichols(Director, Promoter)Jose LaSalle(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardChristopher Noble(Director)Priya Yadav(Director)in
Co-investorsACADEMY INVESTORAIN VenturesMassVenturesNextFab VenturesBoston Impact Initiative (BII)
Good Way Homes designs and manufactures prefabricated homes using performance-focused building methods.
CleantechConstruction TechPropTechRevelstoke, CA
Logan Ashley(CEO)in
Co-investorsForesight
Home Team Network produces high-volume live sports broadcasts across multiple leagues and venues, offering tiered production packages (Basic, Standard, Premium) aimed at partners who need cost-efficient streaming at scale.
Media & EntertainmentSports Tech
Co-investorsRelay Ventures
Indigenous Box sells curated gift boxes with food and wellness products, serving customers looking for thoughtfully packaged gift options.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceImpact & Social GoodMarketplacesCanada, CA
Mallory Yawnghwe(Co-founder)Kham Yawnghwe(Co-founder)in
Kismet Health builds human-centered AI telehealth technology to expand access to care for children and families, with a focus on pediatric behavioral health.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMental HealthSaaS
Navajo Power Home is a utility provider offering subscription-based off-grid solar electricity plans, including installation, maintenance, and free upgrades, for households on the Navajo and Hopi Nation tribal lands.
CleantechEnergyImpact & Social GoodFlagstaff, US
Nisto develops software for generating credible, comparable, and auditable social impact reports with built-in compliance capabilities.
Data & InfrastructureImpact & Social GoodSaaS
Home decor brand offering island-inspired designs rooted in Hawaiian heritage and organic textures.
NOHO HOME is a Hawaiian-owned, native-designed home décor brand offering coastal and Hawaiian-style products such as bedding, area rugs, and decorative pillows, all designed with authentic Hawaiian cultural patterns.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Jalene Kanani(Designer/Founder)
OneFeather is an Indigenous technology and services company that provides digital identity, governance, membership management, voting services, and financial solutions built specifically for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples.
FintechGovTechSaaSVictoria, CA
Lawrence Lewis(CEO and Founder)in
PLATO is a software testing and technology services company that provides quality assurance services to global clients while creating technology careers for Indigenous peoples across Canada through its train-and-employ model.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareImpact & Social GoodFredericton, CA
Keith McIntosh(Chief Executive Officer)inDenis Carignan(President)in
RaceRocks is a woman-led, Indigenous-owned company that modernizes training programs for the defence, aerospace, and marine sectors through immersive technologies including VR, AR, and simulation.
Deep TechDefense TechEdTechFuture of WorkVictoria, CA
Sarah Drake(Director of Design)in
Co-investorsRaven Indigenous Capital Partners
RUNWITHIT Synthetics builds synthetic environments and populations that model complex urban, infrastructure, and policy systems, using data science, simulation, and 3D visualization to support decision-makers in technology, policy, and infrastructure choices.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeep TechGovTechEdmonton, CA
Dean Bittner(Founder, CVO)inMyrna Bittner(Founder, CEO)in
Co-investorsKickstart InnovationRaven Indigenous Capital Partners
Salish Soils transforms organic waste—including food scraps, green waste, and biosolids—into regenerative soil products and compost, serving communities seeking circular economy solutions.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechCircular EconomyConsumerImpact & Social GoodSechelt, CA
Aaron Joe(Founder & CEO)
SECTION 35 is a fashion brand that creates apparel and accessories blending Indigenous heritage with contemporary design.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceSports TechChilliwack, CA
Justin Jacob Louis(Founder and Creative Director)
The Virtual Gurus connects businesses with US- and Canada-based virtual assistants to handle tasks ranging from administrative work to marketing.
AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkMarketplaces
Co-investorsThe 51 Ventures
Tribal Diagnostics is a Native-owned clinical laboratory that performs blood and diagnostic lab tests at low, transparent prices (e.g. $5 cholesterol, $9 CBC) for patients with or without insurance.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesOklahoma City, US
Cory Littlepage(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardJoshua Redstone(appointed at consummation of the offering)Jonah Petchesky(appointed at consummation of the offering)Garry McBerryhill(appointed at consummation of the offering)
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Raven Capital made?
- Raven Capital has 31 tracked investments, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Raven Capital invest at?
- Raven Capital invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What is Raven Capital's typical check size?
- Raven Capital typically writes checks of $250K – $3M.
- What sectors does Raven Capital focus on?
- Raven Capital focuses on Impact & Social Good, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Raven Capital located?
- Raven Capital is headquartered in Victoria, CA.
- Who does Raven Capital co-invest with?
- Raven Capital most often shares deals with Golden Ventures, M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund), NextFab Ventures, among 17 tracked co-investors.
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