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Proven Wisdom, Modern Markets: Native Philosophies as a Framework for Better Impact Investing
The impact investing field has reached a critical juncture. With the market surpassing $715 billion according to GIIN’s 2020 Annual Survey, the industry faces pressing questions about authentic impact measurement and community benefit maximization. Native knowledge systems offer sophisticated frameworks for reimagining how we approach impact measurement, stakeholder engagement, and long-term value creation.
Our Resources page is a vital hub for Native founders and investors seeking to connect and collaborate. Here, you’ll find essential information and educational tools to guide Native entrepreneurs in securing potential investors, as well as resources for investors interested in supporting Indigenous-led businesses. As we grow, we aim to expand this page to include a directory of Native founders, investors, wealth managers, and more, fostering a thriving network of Indigenous business leaders.
- investment, resources
The impact investing field has reached a critical juncture. With the market surpassing $715 billion according to GIIN’s 2020 Annual Survey, the industry faces pressing questions about authentic impact measurement and community benefit maximization. Native knowledge systems offer sophisticated frameworks for reimagining how we approach impact measurement, stakeholder engagement, and long-term value creation.
- policy, resources
Dawn breaks over a small manufacturing facility on tribal land. Outside, a gnarled oak defies the windstorm, its roots tethered to ancestral soil. Inside, workers move with purpose, fulfilling a contract that represents more than mere commerce: it embodies sovereignty in action. This is the Buy Indian Act at work, transforming federal procurement into pathways for Indigenous economic self-determination.
- events, how-to, startup
The red earth tells stories here. So does the corn. Amid the sweeping vistas of the Navajo Nation, where ancestral rhythms of agriculture hum beneath the blaze of contemporary life, a quiet revolution is taking shape. In the shadow of Shiprock, New Mexico, Bidii Baby Foods emerges not merely as a business enterprise but as a reclamation of Indigenous food sovereignty, a profound reimagining of economic development that transcends conventional market attitudes.
- events, how-to, startup
Featuring our NACIA 2025 Growth Capital Program and how we’re teaching Native American entrepreneurs how to fund and grow their business while staying true to their values. This isn’t just another business course—it’s designed specifically for Native entrepreneurs who want to create positive change in their communities.
- events, news, tech
NACIA is proud to announce the inaugural DeepTEK Symposium, taking place from September 11 to 16, 2024. This exclusive, by-invitation event will bring together over 30 Native entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders to explore groundbreaking sustainability solutions rooted in Native American traditional ecological knowledge (TEK).
- fundamentals, investment, startup
Decode the complexities of term sheets and investment agreements. Learn key terms and concepts to empower Native entrepreneurs in negotiating fair deals with investors.
- how-to, investment, pitch
Learn how Native entrepreneurs can build and maintain strong relationships with investors. Explore key networking strategies, effective pitching techniques, and tips for fostering long-term partnerships.
- funding, investment
Discover various funding options available to Native entrepreneurs, including grants, loans, venture capital, and crowdfunding, with practical tips on securing the right investment for your Indigenous-led business.
