Rethinking Investment in the Indigenous Economy

Building access to capital is critical for Indigenous communities and business yet remains a significant barrier to entry for Indigenous business development. Private equity funds remain few in the Indigenous capital world and there are limited options for private and institutional investors to contribute to the Indigenous economy.

In this fireside chat, explore how the Metis Settlements Development Corporation and EntrepreNorth have strategically built their Impact funds.
The Metis Settlements Impact Fund is the first community owned private equity fund in Canada and one of only a few in Canada raising capital to build the $100B Indigenous economy.

EntrepreNorth is building the first Indigenous-led, Northern-based impact fund redefining how capital supports Indigenous entrepreneurs while strengthening a values-driven economy throughout Northern Canada.

How investors can build returns in this emerging space and how other Indigenous communities can build private capital opportunities? We will engage with investors to discuss their perceptions of Indigenous led funds, explore ways to address misconceptions and barriers, and ways to engage them in participating in investing in the Indigenous economy.