Pow Wow Pitch, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs, is proud to announce the renewal of its partnership with Raven Indigenous Capital Partners. Together, the organizations continue their shared commitment to supporting early-stage Indigenous entrepreneurs across Turtle Island through mentorship, education, access to capital, and relationship-building opportunities.
Raven Indigenous Capital Partners is recognized as a leading Indigenous venture capital firm investing in Indigenous and Native American founders across Canada and the United States. Through this continued partnership, Raven will support Indigenous entrepreneurs participating in the Pow Wow Pitch program by sharing expertise, guidance, and opportunities that help entrepreneurs grow and strengthen their businesses.
As part of the partnership, Althea Wishloff of Raven Indigenous Capital Partners will continue to support the Pow Wow Pitch team by contributing to conversations on access to capital and Indigenous entrepreneurship through collaborative thought leadership opportunities alongside Pow Wow Pitch Founder, Sunshine Tenasco.
“Our partnership with Pow Wow Pitch is rooted in a shared belief that Indigenous entrepreneurs deserve access to opportunities that help bring their ideas to life,” said Althea Wishloff, General Partner at Raven Indigenous Capital Partners. “By continuing this collaboration, we are able to support founders through mentorship, connections, and access to capital while helping strengthen Indigenous entrepreneurship across Turtle Island.”
“We value the knowledge, leadership, and support that Raven Indigenous Capital Partners continues to bring to the Pow Wow Pitch community,” said Naomi Sarazin, Executive Director at Pow Wow Pitch. “This partnership helps create meaningful opportunities for entrepreneurs to learn, grow, and access the relationships and resources that can support them throughout their entrepreneurial journey.”
Together, Pow Wow Pitch and Raven Indigenous Capital Partners remain committed to creating opportunities for Indigenous entrepreneurs to learn, connect, and succeed while strengthening Indigenous business communities across Canada and the United States.
About Pow Wow Pitch
Pow Wow Pitch is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding early-stage Indigenous entrepreneurs across Turtle Island, with the co-presenting support of Mastercard and RBC. Our vision is to create a world where Indigenous entrepreneurs thrive, feeling supported, safe, and encouraged to develop their ideas and build businesses that create a positive cycle of growth. With a mission to provide resources and mentorship, we empower Indigenous entrepreneurs while amplifying their stories to inspire future generations and foster a more inclusive world.
For more information, visit powwowpitch.org.
About Raven Indigenous Capital Partners
Raven Indigenous Capital Partners is an impact-focussed venture capital fund, investing in Native American and Indigenous founders across the United States and Canada. Raven invests in seed-stage companies across sectors and currently has $150M in assets under management.
Headquartered out of Victoria, BC and Albuquerque, NM, Raven is a majority-Indigenous owned fund dedicated to uplifting Indigenous and Native entrepreneurs.
To learn more about Raven and apply for funding, visit the Raven website: ravencapitalpartners.com.