Cayuse Native Solutions

What Cayuse Native Solutions does

Cayuse Native Solutions is a tribally owned technology services company founded in 2021 and headquartered near Pendleton, Oregon. It is wholly owned by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) and operates as part of the Cayuse Holdings family of companies. The company delivers a portfolio of digital and operational services to Native American tribes, tribal enterprises, Native-owned small businesses, and Indigenous-serving nonprofits across the United States, organized around five core offerings: custom web and mobile application development (including the Camp Crier communications app and curriculum apps such as the Empowered Auto Buyer program), digital marketing (websites, branding, social media, video), managed IT support under the IT-in-a-Box brand, on-demand cybersecurity training, and virtual executive assistant services. It has expanded into unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) services, including LiDAR mapping, environmental monitoring, public safety support, and FAA Part 107 pilot training, supported by a $2 million three-year Future Ready Oregon Workforce Ready grant.

The underlying technology stack combines custom application development (with Wix as a website platform partner), advanced UAS with LiDAR for high-resolution terrain modeling, cloud-based managed IT with proactive monitoring, and an on-demand video training platform. The company holds a CMMI Services Maturity Level 3 appraisal, certifying process maturity for service delivery, and is an associate member of TribalHub. Notable customers include the Wildhorse Foundation, Chehalis Tribal Loan Fund, Potlatch Fund, Native American Fish and Wildlife Society, Nchi'Wana Housing Authority, Indigenous Endeavors, Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission, and Nixyaawii CDFI.

Cayuse Native Solutions generates revenue through a mix of professional services (custom development, digital marketing, drone services, bookkeeping), managed IT subscriptions (IT-in-a-Box with monthly billing and flexible packages), and productized training (cybersecurity video modules at $25 each or $100 for the full suite). Go-to-market is sales-led and community-driven, with direct consultations, email outreach, active participation in industry events such as the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians (ATNI) conferences, drone demonstrations, and content marketing through a monthly newsletter and blog. The team is small (1-10 employees), with core members including the Executive Managing Director, Digital Marketing Manager, Web/Mobile App Developer, Drone Operator, Digital Solutions Specialist, Digital Content Specialist, and Director of Business Development and Sales.

Name

Cayuse Native Solutions

Legal name

Cayuse Native Solutions

Website

https://cayusenativesolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cayuse Native Solutions is a tribally owned (CTUIR) technology services company that delivers custom app development, digital marketing, managed IT, cybersecurity training, virtual executive assistance, and drone/LiDAR services to Native American tribes, tribal enterprises, and Indigenous-serving organizations across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Pendleton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. IT Support and Managed Services: IT-in-a-Box offering provides comprehensive managed IT support including equipment management, network management, service desk support, cloud storage, cybersecurity, and proactive system monitoring. Delivered remotely with on-site support as needed.
2. Digital Marketing Services: Website design and development, graphic design (logos, branding, flyers, infographics), social media management, video production, and digital marketing workshops.
3. Cybersecurity Training Products: Five-part video series sold individually ($25/module) or as a bundled suite ($100). One-time purchase with unlimited access. Supported by written scripts.
4. Custom Application Development: Custom web and mobile app development including Camp Crier communications app, convention/conference apps, curriculum apps, and client-specific solutions.
5. Drone/UAS Services: Drone mapping, environmental monitoring, LiDAR data collection, public safety, disaster response, search and rescue, wildlife surveys, and infrastructure inspections. Also includes FAA Part 107 pilot training courses.
6. Virtual Executive Assistant Services: Remote professional administrative support services with onshore and offshore capabilities including calendar/email management, travel planning, document creation, bookkeeping, and customer service support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cayuse Native Solutions provides technology and professional services for Native American Tribes, tribal entities, Native-owned businesses, and Indigenous-serving organizations. Core offerings include managed IT support (IT-in-a-Box), custom web and mobile app development (Camp Crier communications app, curriculum apps), digital marketing services (website design, graphic design, social media, video production), UAV/drone services with LiDAR mapping and FAA Part 107 pilot training, virtual executive assistant services, and cybersecurity training videos.

Product overview

Cayuse Native Solutions offers a portfolio of technology and professional services for Indigenous communities, consisting of five core service areas: (1) Custom Mobile App Development including Camp Crier communications app; (2) Digital Marketing services covering websites, graphic design, social media, and video production; (3) IT-in-a-Box managed IT support with associated cybersecurity video training series; (4) Virtual Executive Assistant remote administrative services; and (5) UAV/Drone Services including LiDAR mapping and FAA Part 107 pilot training. These services are designed to work together to provide comprehensive technology solutions tailored to tribal governments, Native-owned businesses, and Indigenous-serving organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IT-in-a-Box: Managed IT support service offering that provides comprehensive technology support for small and medium sized businesses
• Camp Crier
• Empowered Auto Buyer

Products and services

• Mobile App Development

Quantifiable outcome

• Organizations regain time and energy to focus on community service, key initiatives, and partnership building
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cayuse HoldingscoreOthersParent company and family of companies. Cayuse Native Solutions is a subsidiary of Cayuse Holdings, which is wholly owned by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. Leverages wide array of expertise and resources across the Cayuse family.
• Cayuse Government OperationsminorOthersSister company within Cayuse Holdings family. Referenced as part of the Cayuse network of tribally-owned companies.
• Delmar AeroeducationcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDrone training partner (formerly Volatus Group, a division of Delmar Aerospace). Provides 80 hours of ground school and 80 hours of flight instruction for UAS Professional Pilot Path course. Instructors are certified drone pilots experienced in teaching drone curriculum.
• Blue Mountain Community CollegecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEducational partner offering UAS training courses over two college quarters (evening classes). Same instructors as Delmar and Cayuse Native Solutions. Part of the drone workforce development grant program.
• Pendleton UAS Test RangeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProximity to Pendleton UAS Test Range identified as a key factor in identifying drone industry as workforce development opportunity for CTUIR community.
• Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR)coreOthersParent tribal owner. Cayuse is wholly owned by CTUIR, a federally recognized tribe. Revenue supports the tribal community and helps create living-wage jobs for Native Americans.
• Coding in ColorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit organization supporting underrepresented high school students learning to code. CNS Digital Solutions Specialist Kiko Pausch volunteers with this organization.
• Emergence CircleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFellowship program focused on AI ethics in Indigenous communities. CNS Digital Solutions Specialist Kiko Pausch is a fellow contributing to conversations on AI ethics.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cayuse Government Operations: Sister company under Cayuse Holdings, also owned by CTUIR. Provides IT, professional, and operational services to federal and government clients. The most direct peer given shared ownership, overlapping service catalog, and joint pursuit of government contracts.
• Cayuse Commercial Services: Sister company under Cayuse Holdings providing commercial technology and Microsoft reseller services. Directly comparable as a sibling offering IT support, hardware/software procurement, and implementation services under the same parent ecosystem.
• Diné Development Corporation (DDC): Navajo Nation-owned IT services company providing software development, IT support, and digital solutions to federal, state, and tribal clients. Closest external comparable as another tribally-owned technology services company pursuing federal and Indian Country contracts.
• KnowBe4: Leading cybersecurity awareness training platform serving SMBs and enterprises globally. Directly comparable to Cayuse Native Solutions' five-part cybersecurity video training series in product category (employee security training) and target buyer (training/IT decision makers).
• DroneDeploy: Drone mapping and aerial data analytics platform used across construction, agriculture, and environmental monitoring. Directly comparable to Cayuse Native Solutions' drone LiDAR mapping services for environmental monitoring, habitat restoration, and infrastructure inspection.
• PrecisionHawk: Commercial drone services and aerial data analysis company providing LiDAR, mapping, and inspection across energy, agriculture, and government. Comparable to Cayuse Native Solutions' drone LiDAR mapping services and FAA Part 107 training offerings, though at significantly larger scale.

Emerging players

• Curricula: Cybersecurity awareness training platform focused on small and mid-sized businesses with engaging, story-driven content. Comparable to Cayuse Native Solutions' cybersecurity video series in product category and SMB market focus, though delivered as a SaaS platform rather than discrete video purchases.

Broad incumbents

• Skydio: Leading US-based commercial drone manufacturer and autonomy platform serving enterprise and public sector. Comparable as a broader drone industry incumbent whose hardware and software ecosystem Cayuse Native Solutions operates within for its UAS services business.
• Accenture Federal Services: Federal IT consulting and services arm of Accenture, serving US federal agencies including tribal government clients. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the federal and tribal IT services market where Cayuse Native Solutions competes for contracts.
• Booz Allen Hamilton: Major federal IT and management consulting firm with an active tribal and indigenous services practice. Comparable as a broad incumbent competing for tribal government technology services contracts alongside Cayuse Native Solutions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cayusenativesolutions
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cayuse-native-solutions
• Xx.com/NativeCayuse

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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