What We Do

Fair, flexible capital.

ICA invests in and accelerates local, value-driven businesses with the potential to create good jobs and create community wealth. We specialize in early-stage, long-term capital and are committed to funding entrepreneurs who are often overlooked by mainstream investors.

Learn how to raise capital and get investment for your small business when the time is right. ICA is your long-term partner for growth.

Overview

What we look for.

Target Investment Criteria

Strong growth and potential for scale

Either at or nearing profitability

Demonstrable commitment to ICA’s mission of creating good jobs and community wealth

Commitment to equity/profit distribution to workforce

Based in the nine county San Francisco Bay Area

Types of funding

Flexibility For Your Future

When it comes to securing funding for your business, we know that one size does not fit all. ICA provides flexible, patient capital options that help you grow your company in a way that aligns with your long-term goals. Investments are primarily structured as convertible notes, though ICA uses other types of funding tools, such as term loans and equity investments, in some instances.

The Growth Fund

The ICA Growth Fund provides mission-aligned, equity-like capital to accelerate your business. This capital is paired with expert advising designed to prepare your business for long-term, sustainable success.

Investments that catalyze growth and additional capital

Investment sizes typically range between $50,000 -  $200,000+

Testimonials

Hear from our Entrepreneurs.

“Growing Nirvana Soul means we can do more in our community. We live in a reality where Black women do not get adequate funding and don’t have pathways to grow their businesses. We’re here to disprove that. Working with ICA Fund has been a blessing. Having their team see us, see how hard we’re working, and join us in making this dream come true, means everything.”

— Be'Anka Ashaolu, co-founder of nirvana soul Coffee
Testimonials

Hear from our Entrepreneurs

"To have ICA invest in us and support us in so many other ways—that is huge. Because it’s not just about business; it’s people being in your corner who truly understand and believe in what you’re doing.”

— Monica Martinez, founder of Don Bugito
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Investment

A Proven Partner for Growth

Blue Bottle Coffee. Numi Tea. Revolution Foods. Back To The Roots. They’re some of the most recognizable brands to come out of the Bay Area, and ICA has played an integral part in helping these companies and others like them scale, create good jobs, and build wealth in our communities.

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