A Powerful Start: Yukon’s Investment Community Comes Together
On January 27th, Yukon Venture Angels (YVA) hosted an incredible reception bringing together over 35 attendees. The event welcomed Premier Ranj Pillai, NDP Leader Kate White, and Yukon Party Leader Currie Dixon, all demonstrating that private capital is a priority across sectors and political perspectives.
Yukonstruct’s NorthwestTel and Newmont room filled with entrepreneurial darlings, investment veterans, and the investment-curious, all eager to discuss how private capital can fuel economic growth and innovation in the Yukon.
The takeaway? There is an appetite for local investment and YVA is leading the way in mobilizing it.
View the CBC Coverage below.
YVA is Supported in Mobilizing Private Capital for a Stronger Yukon
Private investment isn’t just about money. Investment is about community, resilience, and creating opportunities that keep our local Yukon economy strong and sovereign.
At Yukon Venture Angels, we believe anyone can be an investor. Crawford is quoted saying exactly this in several news outlets.
Whether you’re brand new to investing, a seasoned entrepreneur, or just someone curious about how capital moves in our territory, we welcome you to Yukon Venture Angels.
Investment isn’t just for Bay Street or Silicon Valley; it’s for the North, for Yukoners, for you.
That’s why we at Yukon Venture Angels are absolutely thrilled to announce that the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) and the Yukon Government have committed $558,800 to help us build a thriving Yukon private capital ecosystem. This funding will empower us to:
– Identify and support local entrepreneurs with viable businesses
– Provide investor education and mentorship opportunities
– Create a stronger pipeline for local investment, keeping wealth in the territory
– Enhance Yukon’s economic independence and long-term prosperity
Bringing Everyone to the Table
At our recent reception, attended by Premier Ranj Pillai, NDP Leader Kate White, and Yukon Party Leader Currie Dixon, it was clear that private investment matters to everyone, regardless of political stripes. Private capital fuels innovation and economic growth in ways that government alone cannot.
A New Era of Investment in Yukon
YVA CEO Ceara Crawford spoke about the mobilization and democratization of capital, using herself as a case study for the unlikely but satisfied investor. Investing isn’t just for the elite—it’s for anyone who wants to play a part in shaping the Yukon economy. Whether you have $500 or $500 000, whether you want to learn, mentor, or invest, there’s a place for you at YVA.
Join the Movement
Yukon Venture Angels is actively looking for new members. Those who want to explore investing, support Yukon businesses, and be part of a regenerative economy that keeps wealth and innovation here at home.
Curious? Join us now.
