Shaandiin Cedar

Shaandiin Cedar is a Senior Associate at Powerhouse Ventures based in Vancouver, British Columbia, where she specializes in early-stage investments across the technology and innovation sectors. Promoted to her current role in the first quarter of 2025, she manages deal sourcing, due diligence, and portfolio support, having participated in more than ten investments to date. Cedar recently contributed to a $5 million fundraising round for a cleantech portfolio company in March 2026 and actively collaborates with organizations like Creative Destruction Lab and Indigenous Tech Ventures. Prior to joining Powerhouse Ventures, she held investment analyst positions focused on impact investing and earned a degree in commerce from the University of British Columbia. Her current focus centers on bridging indigenous perspectives with global startup ecosystems by funding early-stage climate technology, healthtech, and software-as-a-service ventures.