About Pacific Community Ventures
Testimonial
"The day I learned about PCV was the luckiest day of my life. We've had roundtables, one-on-one advising, attended educational workshops and learned from all the other entrepreneurs. PCV's help has been the most valuable consulting we've ever had. Our sales are up and we're feeling ready!"
Bibby Gignilliat, Founder & CEO, Parties That Cook
Pacific Community Ventures creates jobs and economic opportunity in lower-income communities through the direct support of small businesses as well as by advocating for systemic change to increase investment in these vulnerable communities. We fulfill our mission through three core programs:
Business Advising
We recruit California’s brightest business minds to volunteer their expertise to help promising small businesses grow and create jobs in lower-income communities. PCV’s community of advisors, entrepreneurs, and partner organizations provide small business owners with knowledge and resources to help them — and their employees — excel. Our focus is on brick-and-mortar small businesses, like those in manufacturing and distribution, that have the potential to create quality jobs in vulnerable communities.
Capital
Pacific Community Management, an affiliate of PCV, manages three private equity funds, investing capital in high-potential businesses in underserved areas to yield financial returns for investors and quality jobs for residents of lower-income communities.
Research (InSight)
Through policy research, analysis and education, PCV works to drive capital and other resources to underserved markets, advancing the field of impact investing. With the tools and advice InSight provides — including social performance due diligence and evaluation — investors can earn competitive financial returns while generating verified social benefits and policymakers can craft innovative policies to support entrepreneurship in disadvantaged communities.
Meet the PCV Team
Pacific Community Ventures creates jobs and economic opportunity in lower-income communities through the direct support of small businesses as well as by advocating for systemic change to increase investment in these vulnerable communities.
Corporate Partners
The following companies have generously contributed products and services to support PCV's efforts.
Community Partners
PCV's community partnerships create strong ties in target areas and facilitate the sharing of learning and knowledge across communities.
