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– Victor Diaz, founder of Renegade Running (Photo Credits: Ja Tecson)

Catalyzing value mainstream finance misses

Our impact investing practice creates pathways for businesses to grow through active partnership, personalized advising, and flexible capital. In turn, these businesses create more vibrant, resilient communities with local jobs and shared wealth.

Our impact at a glance

Built in the Bay

We believe that by investing in the small businesses overlooked by traditional finance, we can find potential for growth and  transformation. Since 2013, ICA has invested over $15M in Bay Area businesses who contribute to a more adaptable, balanced, and diverse economy.

ever-to-date

173

companies graduated from the Accelerator since 2016

$15M

deployed to local businesses since 2013

7,700

jobs created & retained ever-to-date

in 2024

34%

job growth year-over-year

70%

of companies provided employer-paid benefits

$27.57

average hourly wage paid

Testimonials

2025 Impact Stories

“There needs to be a lot more investment practices like ICA Fund. It’s incredibly unique and aligns with my pragmatism. Unlike the venture capital model, where most companies in the portfolio can fail while a few go big, ICA is looking for healthy, sustainable growth from all companies. That makes sense to me, and I like being part of this fund.” 

— James norman, CEO of Pilotly
Testimonials

Hear from our Entrepreneurs

“It’s so important for us to partner with investors like ICA Fund. When I started out, I had no idea how to access the capital needed to grow a business like ours. I was looking for values-aligned capital that understands the impact is the heart of what we do and actually what makes us good at business. We found that partner in ICA and folks like them across the country.”

— Sana Javeri kadri, founder of diaspora co.
Testimonials

Hear from our Entrepreneurs

 “In 2021, I had just become a mom. I was on the verge of closing, then I connected with ICA Fund. I wouldn’t be here without ICA—the team, the mentorship, the funding. I experienced real growth in a short amount of time because of that support. A lot of my entrepreneur friends came from ICA. There’s a difference, you know you’re being seen. ICA really is here to help you.”

— marissa lucero, founder of maker studio kidz
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