EntrepreNorth

About EntrepreNorth

EntrepreNorth is a project on MakeWay's shared platform focused on empowering Indigenous entrepreneurs to build sustainable businesses and livelihoods across the North. They aim to support Northern Indigenous entrepreneurs as catalysts of prosperity and drivers of social change within their communities.

Products & Services

Entrepreneur Growth Program:A flagship program providing wrap-around supports to up to 10 Northern Indigenous entrepreneurs to gain skills, knowledge, and confidence to advance their businesses.

The Multi-Directional Business Compass:An Indigenized business curriculum used to deliver training and support to entrepreneurs.

Business Ideation Workshops:Free workshops in partnership with Indigenous governments and organizations for youth aged 18-35 to develop business ideas.

Venture Out Podcast:A podcast series sharing stories of Northerners inspiring innovation and community wellbeing through business.

Cohort Programs:Various cohort initiatives focusing on specific themes such as Land Crafted, On-the-land Tourism, Circumpolar Fashion, Local Food Products, Digital Creatives, Indigenous Language Innovation, and Indigenous Micro-Manufacturers.

Specialties

Indigenous Entrepreneurship Northern Community Development Business Training and Support Cultural Innovation

Funding History

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#	Type	Amount Fields	Date Fields	Investors
1	RT: Grant T: - FT: Grant	A: 3730597 MR: - FA: over $3.7 million FAN: 3730597	D: 2024-11-01 FD: 2024-11-01	1 investors

Grant Latest

2024-11-01

$3.7M

1 investor (Pro only)

Growth Metrics

+45%

Employee Growth

YoY

3.2x

Funding Growth

Last Round

12

Markets

Operating

10K+

Customers

Active

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Team & Leadership

B

Benjamin Scott

Founding Project Director / Co-Lead

X

Xina Cowan

Producer and Host of Venture Out; Community Manager at EntrepreNorth

K

Katie Johnson

Director of Programming & Innovation

D

Dave De Lugt

Program Manager

K

Kristin Richard

Impact Fund Manager

J

Julie Downes

Curriculum Lead

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Recent News

EntrepreNorth Announces New Product Launch

2 days ago

Company unveils innovative solution to transform the industry, expanding market reach and capabilities...

Leadership Team Expands with Industry Veteran

1 week ago

New executive brings 20+ years of experience to accelerate growth and strategic initiatives...

Company Recognized as Industry Leader

2 weeks ago

Receives prestigious award for innovation and customer satisfaction in competitive market...

Key Competitors

C1

Competitor Alpha

Series B · $50M raised

C2

Competitor Beta

Series C · $120M raised

C3

Competitor Gamma

Series A · $25M raised

C4

Competitor Delta

Seed · $10M raised