Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund (SV2)

Overview

SV2 is a community-based organization dedicated to effective giving and supporting innovative social ventures. Founded in 1998, it comprises over 200 individuals and families committed to leveraging their resources and talents to achieve measurable social impact. The organization focuses on areas such as education, environment, health, and international development, aiming to address significant challenges like affordable housing, stable employment, and quality education in the Silicon Valley region. SV2 employs a venture philanthropy model, pooling financial resources and offering professional advising to help social ventures build capacity and scale up. This approach involves selecting grantees that have proven models and are at crucial inflection points in their organizational development. Partners provide not just funding but also strategic guidance to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of these ventures. Through collaborative efforts, SV2 strives to make a lasting positive impact on the community by funding a diverse portfolio of high-potential nonprofits and social enterprises. The organization also focuses on building the philanthropic capacity of its partners, fostering a culture of effective giving, and catalyzing positive social change in the Bay Area and beyond.

Investment Focus

• Focus on social impact and sustainability
• Alignment with SV2's mission and values
• Demonstrated potential for measurable impact in chosen sector

Portfolio Companies