CAPE Fund L.P.
The mission of CAPE Fund L.P. is to further a culture of economic independence, ownership, entrepreneurship, and enterprise management among Aboriginal peoples, on or off reserve, through creating and growing successful businesses.
Capital for Aboriginal Prosperity and Entrepreneurship
CAPE Fund L.P. is a $50-million, private-sector investment fund founded by the family of the Right Honourable Paul Martin and 21 of Canada’s leading companies, individuals and international foundations. This visionary leadership has supported the Fund’s creation and novel approach to encouraging increased Aboriginal participation in Canada’s economy. CAPE Fund is focused on mid-market opportunities that have a strong degree of Aboriginal involvement and connection to Aboriginal communities throughout Canada. The Fund’s resources represent a serious effort to apply disciplined business and financial models to Aboriginal entrepreneurship and business ownership in pursuit of both the social goals and financial returns that are the Fund’s objectives.
CAPE Fund’s investment in OEF
A key consideration of CAPE Fund’s investment in One Earth Farms is the organization’s commitment to building capacity for First Nations at managerial and operational levels over time. This includes initiating job training programs and providing employment opportunities to help teach sustainable farming practices to future First Nations generations. In addition to capacity building, the partnership is structured to provide the potential to generate economic wealth for all participating First Nations.
