Supporting Small Businesses, Growing Local Economies

Pacific Community Ventures helps small business owners grow stronger, support good and green jobs, and create lasting impact in their neighborhoods and communities through ethical AI and climate resilience solutions, through our Restorative Capital strategy.

Supporting Small Businesses, Growing Local Economies

Pacific Community Ventures helps small business owners grow stronger, support good and green jobs, and create lasting impact in their neighborhoods and communities through ethical AI and climate resilience solutions, through our Restorative Capital strategy.

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Mission

Pacific Community Ventures is a non-profit community investor that unlocks economic opportunity and climate resilience for small business owners and workers. Through access to affordable capital, pro bono business advising, ethical technology and AI, we partner with entrepreneurs to grow, hire, and prosper.

Vision

To build a resilient and inclusive economy by reimagining financial practices, democratizing access to resources, and restoring the economic vitality of underserved communities. 

Meet Our Clients

Lila Owens

Lila Owens Cupcakin’ Bakeshop
 

Cupcakin’ Bakeshop grew from a home-based cupcake catering business to seven locations in California and Atlanta with support from PCV’s lending and advising.

Pierre Middleton-Baez

Pierre Middleton-Baez New Found Growth Corporation

With PCV’s climate lending, New Found Growth Corporation is working on sustainability and establishing a legacy of stability, progress, and positive community impact.

Krystell Guzman

Krystell Guzman La Plazita Preschool
 

A PCV Good Jobs Fellow, La Plazita Preschool provides foundational education for children in the Bay Area while supporting good jobs in their community.

Business Success Through Quality Jobs

The Good Jobs Toolkit helps small businesses build quality teams and sustainable workplaces through assessment tools and practical resources.

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Tracking Jobs, Growth, and Community Impact

PCV equips entrepreneurs and peer organizations with research, strategies, and ethical AI applications that sustain local businesses, grow economies, and expand opportunities in neighborhoods.

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