Lakota Funds -
Connecting Investment with Native Opportunity

Invest where capital creates businesses, jobs, homes, and stronger Native communities.

40 Years
Native-led
First Native CDFI
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Why Invest
Pair financial return with lasting impact through a trusted Native-led institution.
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Why Now
$15M+ in immediate lending opportunities are ready now.
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How to Work with Lakota Funds
Multi-year investments, patient capital, PRIs, and other mission-aligned structures.
IMMEDIATE LENDING OPPORTUNITIES: $15M+

Capital is ready to move Native businesses, producers, builders, and families forward-today.

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WHY LAKOTA FUNDS?
  • Native-led and community-rooted
  • Trusted pathway for capital in Indian Country
  • 100% of lending capital is investment capital
  • Never defaulted on an investor obligation
  • Tools include Farmer Mac, FSA guarantees, housing finance, and loan sales
Ways to Work with Lakota Funds
  • Individual, foundation, and institutional investors
  • Multi-year investments that build lasting impact
  • Patient capital that meets community timelines
  • PRIs and other mission-aligned structures

One investment can fuel countless opportunities as capital revives through Native businesses, producers, builders, and families.

INVEST IN WHAT'S ALREADY READY TO GROW.
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