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Pacific Community Ventures (formerly Silicon Valley Community Ventures) opened its doors in 1999 to develop and invest in businesses providing economic gains to low/moderate income (LMI) communities in California. PCV helps companies in traditionally overlooked areas to gain access to capital, business advice, and critical business resources that will accelerate company growth. Currently, PCV targets existing businesses throughout California, but has a particular focus on the Bay Area, Los Angeles, San Diego and the Central Valley.
By connecting its portfolio companies with the people and resources of the region's vibrant business network, PCV aims to create a vital new network that transcends barriers and reaches across communities.
What We Do
Services
PCV, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization affiliated with three for-profit investment funds, offers entrepreneurs access to valuable business development resources through various programs and services.
Through its cornerstone service, the Business Advisory Program, PCV utilizes the vast experience and enthusiasm of experienced professionals looking for meaningful, effective ways to contribute their own skills and resources to develop enterprises and strengthen LMI communities in California. Advisors are carefully matched with portfolio company entrepreneurs to provide business advice and guidance on issues related to the company's growth and development. Other services available to entrepreneurs in PCV's advised and financed portfolios include: Strategy Roundtables, Educational Workshops, and One-on-One Advising.
For more information on services provided to PCV portfolio businesses, please click on the link below:
Business Advisory Services
Financing
In addition to supporting eligible businesses through its services, PCV is affiliated with PCV Investment Partners I, II and III, which make equity investments in high-potential companies in underserved industry sectors. The purpose of these investment funds is to attract and channel institutional investment money into private companies that provide good jobs with marketable skills, benefits, wealth creation vehicles (e.g. stock option and profit sharing plans) and job skills training in low/moderate income communities.
In all of its investments, PCV seeks double bottom line returns, meaning both financial return (measured in terms of IRR) and non-financial return (measured primarily in terms of the number and quality and jobs provided to low/moderate income individuals).
For more information on PCV's investment funds, please click here:
PCV Venture Funds
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