Publications
PCV Annual Report 2002
Businesses in the PCV portfolio achieved notable successes throughout 2002, including follow-on financings, new management, major new contracts and significant industry recognition. Our service offerings continue to play a strong role in supporting the vitality of our portfolio. Both on a one-on-one basis, and through PCV Business Roundtables and CEO forums, our network of experienced […]
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2001 Social Return Assessment Executive Summary
In 1999, Silicon Valley Community Ventures (SVCV) brought together the principles of “venture capital” and “community develop” to create the first community development venture capital fund in California. SVCV’s goal is to strengthen businesses in low-income neighborhoods of the San Francisco Bay Area in order to help develop the communities around them.
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Silicon Valley Community Ventures Annual Report 2001
Like everyone across the nation, SVCV was profoundly affected by the events of September 11. Our organization’s offsite had already been scheduled for early October, and for that we were grateful, as it seemed everything we had been sure of was suddenly less certain. The economic downturn in the Bay Area has of course created […]
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Silicon Valley Community Ventures Annual Report 2000
The year 2000 was a year of significant accomplishments for our organization, as we completed our own successful transition from start-up phase to full-scale investing, advising and networking services. During the course of the year we made investments in 6 portfolio companies and saw our invested portfolio provide a total of 146 jobs to low-income […]
Jul 23, 2015 – Publications •
A Big Idea for Job Creation
The California Organized Insurance Network (COIN) CDFI Tax Credit program (the Program), administered by the California Department of Insurance, has a track record of creating jobs in some of California’s most underserved communities. Drawing on a well-designed policy framework, an efficient and dedicated team of public officials responsible for COIN, and an effective statewide infrastructure […]