SV2

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SV2 focuses on unleashing the resources and talents of the Bay Area community to achieve meaningful social impact through collaborative grantmaking to Bay Area nonprofits, impact investing in early-stage social enterprises (especially founders from underrepresented backgrounds), and immersive learning programs that deepen donor understanding of equity and justice issues.

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Stages

Seed

Focus Areas

Other

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Investment Thesis

SV2 is a nonprofit learning community of everyday givers committed to accelerating equity through grantmaking and impact investing. They operate on a trust-based philanthropy approach, engaging Donor Partners directly in providing unrestricted funding and making founder-friendly investments while simultaneously building donor capacity through experiential learning and deep community engagement.

What Sets Them Apart

Collaborative, Partner-driven grantmaking model where donors directly participate in funding decisions
Trust-based philanthropy approach with unrestricted multi-year grants rather than restricted funding
Focus on funding organizations with diverse teams representative of the communities they serve
Capital allocation to founders from underrepresented backgrounds in impact investing
Immersive learning journeys that practice 'getting proximate' with community leaders and organizations
Non-extractive approach that provides honoraria to organizations participating in learning trips
Learning-by-doing model that equips donors with best practices and due diligence training
Founded in 1998 with over 200 social ventures invested across grants and impact investments