Althea Wishloff
General Partner
Raven Capital
Althea Wishloff is a General Partner at Raven Capital, the first venture fund focused on backing Native American and Indigenous founders. Raven is investing out of their second fund ($110M) with a focus on seed-stage ventures across sectors. Prior to Raven, Althea led growth at Koble (acq: Dialogue Health), was an investor with Panache Ventures, and an instructor at York University.
Althea resides with her family in Brooklyn, NY, and is a member of the Gitxsan First Nation (Fireweed Clan).
Schedule
20 mins
Meridian Hall - Main Stage
Reimagining Venture Capital: Raven Capital's Vision for Indigenous Entrepreneurs
Changing the narrative around investing is no small feat, but Raven Indigenous Capital Partners is leading the charge to build a thriving, sustainable Indigenous economy across Turtle Island. In this session, Althea and Tabatha dive deep into the current state of the Indigenous economy, exploring how meaningful change requires rethinking how we address social challenges. By placing Indigenous communities, traditional knowledge, and values at the core of the solution, they aim to redefine what lasting impact truly means.
25 mins
St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts - Bluma Appel Theatre
Funding Fundamentals: Insider Tips from Investors
No matter what stage your company is in, crafting the perfect fundraising strategy is a daunting and nuanced challenge. Join us as our panel of investors discuss how to build investor relationships, structure your fundraising rounds, and secure the funding you need to fuel your startup’s growth. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insider knowledge on what investors are really looking for and how to position your startup for success.
