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ICA Fund concentrates on closing the capital access gap for small businesses that face systemic barriers to fair and flexible financing. It views these underserved businesses as missed opportunities for both investors and their surrounding communities, and positions itself as a partner that accelerates business growth so that local economies gain vitality and cultural vibrancy. The firm frames its work around a model where investors provide capital, ICA Fund accelerates portfolio companies, and those companies scale.
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What they invest in
from 87 of 97 portfolio companiesConsumer ×63Direct to Consumer ×46FoodTech ×44E-commerce ×19Circular Economy ×7Wellness & Fitness ×7EdTech ×5Impact & Social Good ×5
HQs:United States×34Canada×1India×1South Africa×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 23 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×182 founders×43 founders×1
Investments · 97 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2023 · 12018 · 12016 · 13 dated
5 Element Food Therapy makes functional whole-food topper base mixes for pets that are cooked with fresh protein and water to support digestion, allergies/skin and coat, joints, calm, and immunity.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Sharon
Adda Veggie develops clean-label, vegan, top-9-allergen-free plant-based frozen foodservice products — such as meatballs, taco meat, and savory crumbles rooted in whole vegetables — designed for K-12 school cafeterias.
FoodTech
Adda Veggie Founder(Founder)
AGW is a full-service apparel production house offering screen printing, embroidery, cut-and-sew, retail finishing, accessories, and custom packaging for brands and businesses.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumerSan Leandro, US
Little Moon Bakehouse (formerly Annie's T Cakes) is an Asian American and woman-owned bakery that makes handmade vegan versions of classic Asian pastries, such as mooncakes and almond cookies, using sustainable ingredients.
Direct to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTechOakland, US
AVOCURL is a haircare and body-care brand that sells products formulated with transparent, high-concentration ingredients and marketed as free of commonly used harmful additives.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Ayaba Wines is a wine brand that produces ready-to-drink sangrias inspired by African queens.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechOakland, US
Bad Walter's is a lactose-free ice cream maker that produces small-batch, maximalist-flavor pints and operates a shop where everything is made from scratch and spun fresh daily.
ConsumerFoodTechOakland, US
Sydney Arkin
Bake Sum is a bakery operating retail storefronts in Oakland and Alameda, California, selling baked goods to local walk-in customers.
ConsumerFoodTechOakland, US
BerryClean provides residential and office cleaning services, offering basic and deep cleans using plant-derived products and HEPA-filter vacuums with insured, employed (non-subcontracted) staff.
CleantechConsumerSan Francisco, US
Beth Miles offers brand strategy and product design services, presenting a design practice that combines innovation, technology, and data with a focus on sustainable design.
Circular EconomyConsumer
Beth Miles
Blossom Foods produces soft-textured, IDDSI and National Dysphagia Diet compliant meals for people with swallowing disorders, offering over 100 choices across puree, ground/minced, and soft-chopped levels.
FoodTechHealthtech
Breadbelly is a neighborhood cafe with locations in San Francisco's Richmond District and Dogpatch, serving cafe fare inspired by Asian and American culinary traditions with a contemporary Californian influence.
ConsumerFoodTechSan Francisco, US
Casa Borinqueña offers Puerto Rican cuisine, including dishes such as vegan BBQ pinchos, arroz con gandules, and maduros.
ConsumerFoodTech
Charlotte Truffles is an artisan chocolatier that makes chocolates featuring cultural and heritage-inspired flavors.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Charlotte(Chocolatier)
Circle is an all-in-one platform for building and running online communities, offering member spaces, engagement feeds, branded mobile apps, courses, email marketing, website building, and integrated payments.
Creator EconomyMarketing TechSaaS
Sid Yadav(Founder)inAndrew Guttormsen(Founder)in
Co-investorsBoxGroupBungalow CapitalChapter OneHubSpot VenturesLocalGlobeNavigate Ventures+4 more
COBA produces chocolate bars infused with coffee and tea flavors, including Espresso, Matcha Latte, Hojicha Latte, and Chai Latte varieties.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechImpact & Social Good
Co-investorsR/GA VenturesAlaya Capital
Coracao Confections (Coracao & CACOCO) makes organic, fair-trade vegan chocolate bars, truffles, and drinking chocolate that are gluten-, dairy-, soy-, peanut-, and refined-sugar-free.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechRichmond, US
Diaspora Co. sells single-origin spices sourced directly from over 150 partner farms across India and Sri Lanka, paying farmers above-commodity living wages.
Direct to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTech
Sana Javeri Kadri(Founder)in
Dragonfly Fun offers hands-on, art-focused team-building and corporate events, providing materials, setup, and professional facilitation for company gatherings such as employee appreciation days and celebrations.
ConsumerFuture of Work
Dream Catcher is a Purpose Driven Education platform that combines guided self-discovery, career exploration, and digital portfolios to help students identify their purpose and plan for their futures.
EdTechSaaS
Abstinence produces non-alcoholic spirits, aperitifs, and ready-to-pour spritzes made from sustainably sourced botanicals from the Cape Floral Kingdom, designed as 1:1 replacements for alcohol.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceCape Town, ZA
East Brother Beer Co. is a brewery producing classic-style beers, operating a brewery and taproom in Richmond, CA along with additional taproom locations in San Francisco and Mill Valley.
ConsumerFoodTechRichmond, US
Electrospit makes the ESX-1, a lightweight, portable, tubeless talkbox that lets music creators produce talkbox effects without complicated wiring or setup.
ConsumerCreator EconomyHardwareOakland, US
Bosco Kante(Executive Officer)Bosko Kante(Co-founder)
The Empowered Cookie makes soft-baked snacks using high-fiber, plant-based ingredients, positioned as a healthy snack option in the US market.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Endless Summer Sweets is a dessert and carnival-food vendor offering items like funnel cakes, deep fried Oreo sundaes, churros, popcorn, and chicken sandwiches, available in-store and through a food trailer.
ConsumerFoodTechBerkeley, US
Dokkaebier brews craft beers that blend Asian and multicultural flavors and is expanding beyond beer into other beverage products.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechSan Francisco, US
Youngwon Lee
Co-investorsSazzePrimer Sazze Partners
The Final Sauce is a condiment company that makes barbecue sauce suitable for various barbecue styles and dishes.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Foodware To Go provides technology to run reusable-packaging programs, with tracking and accountability systems that aim for high return rates and reduced single-use packaging costs.
Circular EconomyClimate TechFoodTech
Forest & Flour is a Fremont, California bakery and food maker that produces allergy-friendly baked goods and prepared foods free from gluten, dairy, soy, corn, and peanuts.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechFremont, US
GDS Cloth Goods makes Ebb, a line of reusable organic cotton pour-over coffee filters for home coffee brewing.
Circular EconomyDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Emmersed sells scented products such as fragrances and aroma blends, offering a range of named scents to consumers.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
GlōGirl Cosmetics is a vegan cosmetics brand offering makeup and skincare products including lip oils, lipsticks, liquid matte lip colors, lip glosses, eyeshadow palettes, highlighters, and face primers.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Tosca
Good Eggs is an online grocery service that delivers fresh produce, groceries, and food products to consumers.
Direct to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTechMarketplacesOakland, US
Alon Salant(Founder)inRob Spiro(Founder)inGeorgina Bale(Co-founder)Bentley Hall(Former Chief Executive Officer)inKeith Brewer(Chief Executive Officer)Rodrigo Arevalo(Former Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsBaseline VenturesCollaborative FundCorrelation VenturesDns CapitalDYDX CapitalFinistere Ventures+15 more
G&G Pets (Grand & Graham Pets) offers in-home pet-sitting services for dogs and multi-pet households, with sitters caring for animals in the owner's home.
Consumer
Green Girl Bake Shop makes icebox sandwiches and gelato using organic ingredients that are dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free, soy-free, and paleo.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Lisa S.(Founder)in
Co-investorsDynabrand Ventures
Happy Moose makes cold-pressed juices and wellness shots using organic, heirloom produce sourced from California family farms.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Projo makes a ready-to-drink coffee beverage that combines organic caffeine, 25 grams of grass-fed collagen protein, and coffee-fruit polyphenols in each can.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Impact Food makes plant-based, sushi-grade vegan seafood, including a raw vegan tuna alternative made from ingredients such as seaweed, peas, vegetable juice, and konjac.
Climate TechFoodTechImpact & Social Good
Impact Food makes plant-based, sushi-grade vegan seafood, including a raw vegan tuna made from ingredients like seaweed, peas, vegetable juice, and konjac.
Climate TechFoodTechImpact & Social Good
Kelly Pan(Cofounder)
Co-investorsSalt PartnersSerpentine Ventures
IYOBA is a natural skincare and haircare brand that makes handmade artisan soaps, deodorants, face scrubs, curl creams, hair mists, body butters, and massage oils using plant-based, all-natural ingredients.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Just Date makes plant-based sweeteners from whole organic dates, including a one-ingredient date syrup and date sugar, as low-glycemic alternatives to refined sugar.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Sylvie Charles Royston(Founder)
Kids & Company operates play-based early learning and child care centres across Canada, using an emergent curriculum with proprietary programs in early literacy, fine arts, movement, French, sign language, and yoga.
ConsumerEdTech
La Guerrera's Kitchen is a restaurant serving coastal Mexican cuisine from Guerrero, Mexico, offering dine-in service, catering, and event reservations.
ConsumerOakland, US
Localest Foods distributes fresh, locally produced food products to local markets, connecting local producers with consumers.
FoodTechLogistics & Supply Chain
Maker Studio Kidz runs creative programs, workshops, and camps for children ages 4 to 14+, with age- and skill-based curricula, trained instructors, and all materials provided.
ConsumerEdTech
Malaya Botanicals sells premium CBD wellness products, including muscle relief creams and full-spectrum tinctures, aimed at consumers seeking holistic healing.
Direct to ConsumerE-commerceWellness & Fitness
Meaningful Beginnings operates licensed childcare and early education centers for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, using an approach inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy.
ConsumerEdTech
Huhu designs bags, including diaper bags, with detailed organization features aimed at parents managing daily life with young children.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Meng(Founder)
Fonda provides a platform for restaurants to manage online ordering and delivery across channels such as DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub, with menu optimization, marketing campaigns, and consolidated weekly payouts.
FoodTechMarketing TechSaaS
MIZO makes alcoholic fruit-flavored drinks marketed on a theme of nostalgia.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Tiffany Li(Founder)in
Co-investorsCSA Partners LLC
Morris and Wade makes personal care products such as soaps formulated with natural ingredients and free of artificial additives.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Munchrooms makes mushroom-based snacks sold in flavors such as Original 5-Spice, Hot & Spicy Chili Pepper, Cracked Black Pepper, and Smoked Teriyaki.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Co-investorsGold House Ventures
Negozee is a members-only online community platform for Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs and small business owners, where members share posts and activity feeds on topics like accounting, human resources, and labor law compliance.
ConsumerSocial
Nirvana Soul is a coffee company that roasts fairly sourced beans on-site and operates coffee shops, while also offering catering, coffee delivery, and merchandise.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechSan Jose, US
Jeronica Macey(Founder & CEO)
Oakland Fortune Factory hand-makes fortune cookies from scratch using a family recipe and traditional methods dating to the 1950s.
ConsumerFoodTech
OLXTOTO is an Indonesian online gambling/lottery ("toto") gaming platform that promotes fast, low-latency servers and beginner guides for placing bets.
Gaming
Pezzy Pets makes single- and limited-ingredient pet treats for dogs and cats using wild-caught invasive fish species, sourced from small-scale fishers and hunters in the US, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to Consumer
Pharrell Wines produces fine wines from Sonoma County, California.
ConsumerFoodTechSonoma County, US
Phlex65 offers on-demand elder care by matching seniors and their families with vetted caregivers, with flexible scheduling from a few hours up to 24-hour coverage.
Digital HealthHealthtechMarketplacesSan Jose, US
Pillar Cowork & Childcare operates a coworking space with onsite childcare for remote workers, entrepreneurs, and employees, offering drop-in access, dedicated desks, and private offices.
Future of WorkPropTech
Pilotly is a media research platform for concept, content, and advertising testing, serving streamers, networks, studios, and agencies in the entertainment and media industry.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentOakland, US
James Norman(CEO, Co-founder)inHector Osorio(CTO, Co-founder)in
BoardJoseph Audette(Director)
Co-investors500 GlobalBackstage CapitalHustle FundLaunchCapitalRevUp CapitalUpslope Ventures+2 more
Pound Bizness is a pound cake business founded in 2018 that sells flavored bundt/pound cakes, offering local pickup and nationwide delivery.
ConsumerE-commerceFoodTech
Reggie Borders(Co-founder)Nicole Borders(Co-founder)
Proyecto Diaz is a coffee roasting company based in the Bay Area that sells roasted coffee direct to consumers, offers subscriptions, and supplies wholesale partners.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechOakland, US
Rainbow Chefs Academy is a WASC-accredited supplementary education program that provides standards-aligned health, wellness, and nutrition courses with hands-on cooking experiences for students.
EdTechImpact & Social GoodWellness & Fitness
Render Goods sells eco-friendly household cleaning products, including Swedish dishcloths made from biodegradable cellulose and cotton, bamboo scrub brushes, and dish towels woven from recycled plastic bottles.
Circular EconomyDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Renegade Running is a specialty running retailer selling performance running shoes, apparel, and accessories from brands such as Adidas, On, HOKA, and Mount to Coast, along with collaboration products.
E-commerceRetail TechSports Tech
Renewal Mill is a food and ingredients company that makes six upcycled ingredients across protein, flour, and fiber, along with baking mixes, by repurposing byproducts from food production such as juice pulp.
Circular EconomyClimate TechConsumerFoodTechOakland, US
Claire Schlemme(Executive Officer, Director)inCaroline Cotto(Cofounder)in
Co-investorsBread And Butter Ventures, LlcECP GrowthHG VenturesPurple Sage VenturesTechstarsVisible Ventures
Rize Up Sourdough is a San Francisco-based bakery that makes sourdough bread from fresh, organic, locally sourced ingredients.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechSan Francisco, US
Azikiwee
Sach is a food brand making organic, flavored paneer (a fresh Indian cheese) as a high-protein, gluten-free vegetarian option, including keto-friendly varieties.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Scarlet Fire is a small-batch hot sauce brand selling a medium-heat sauce made from Fresno, habanero, and Thai chili peppers with non-GMO, gluten-free, vegan ingredients and no added sugar or preservatives.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Scenic Made makes small-batch artisanal baked goods—such as chocolate chip cookies, snickerdoodles, and caramels—assembled into care packages that customers can send as gifts for birthdays, holidays, and other occasions.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
SeaWoof makes eco-friendly dog collars and leashes produced from recycled ocean plastic using a zero-waste, circular supply chain.
Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to Consumer
Viscera is an Oakland-based maker of plant-based perfume and apothecary products, handcrafted without synthetics, chemicals, or parabens.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceOakland, US
Sobrash makes skincare and body products formulated without preservatives, parabens, sulfates, or dyes, marketed as cruelty-free and affordable.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Spirited Play Labs applies the DIR/Floortime model — an approach originally used in child development therapy — to how teams and businesses work together, and references a Therapist Collective.
Future of WorkWellness & Fitness
Squeaky Green House Clean provides eco-friendly cleaning services for residences, vacation rentals, and small businesses.
CleantechConsumerOakland, US
Tallio's Coffee & Tea is a high-end coffee shop serving coffee, breakfast items such as bagel sandwiches, and fresh smoothies.
ConsumerImpact & Social Good
That's My Jam Company makes small-batch fruit jams without pectin, added thickeners, or excess sugar, focusing on the natural flavor of fresh fruit.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
MarQuita(Owner)
The Matcha Factory is a seed-to-cup tea company that produces and sells matcha and other Japanese green teas directly to consumers.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Toni Ta's Kitchen makes savory sauces from fresh ingredients and publishes recipes for home cooks.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Twrl sells cafe-quality boba (tapioca pearl) toppings for use in drinks, desserts and other recipes at home, offering multiple types of ready-in-under-a-minute boba.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
A residential construction and custom cabinetry company serving the San Francisco Bay Area, handling residential and commercial building projects.
Construction Tech
Teas With Meaning is a BIPOC-owned company offering organic loose leaf tea blends along with custom blends, tea bars, and interactive workshops for classrooms, workplaces, conferences, and community events.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechOakland, US
Kamilah
Ziva Naseer designs and sells handcrafted mosaic-style handbags along with matching leather top-handle straps and accessories.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has ICA Fund made?
- ICA Fund has 97 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
- What sectors does ICA Fund focus on?
- ICA Fund focuses on Consumer, EdTech, FoodTech, Impact & Social Good, Sector Agnostic, Wellness & Fitness.
- Who does ICA Fund co-invest with?
- ICA Fund most often shares deals with Collaborative Fund, Correlation Ventures, GV (Google Ventures), among 39 tracked co-investors.
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