Pacific Community Ventures
Impact investorSan Francisco · Growth–Late Stage · 1 people tracked
Also known as PACIFIC COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT, INC. · Pacific Community Ventures (PCV)
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210 people in our graph share verified history with the Pacific Community Ventures team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
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Investment thesis
PCM is a growth equity impact investor that backs scalable, consumer-facing companies with the goal of creating quality jobs and building wealth in lower income communities. Its capital comes from major U.S. banks and pension funds, including CalPERS and CalSTRS, across three funds. The firm blends financial returns with measurable community impact, focusing on businesses that can grow while benefiting underserved populations.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 1, 2026.
Team · 1 people
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Founder mafia
5 people who came through Pacific Community Ventures went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 3 of 3 portfolio companiesConsumer ×2Direct to Consumer ×1E-commerce ×1Healthtech ×1Wellness & Fitness ×1
HQs:United States×1
Investments · 3 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathiCU Eyewear sells polarized sports sunglasses, marketing its Guideline line and proprietary lens technology to consumers seeking performance eyewear at accessible prices.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Pacific Catch is a California-based seafood restaurant serving fresh, sustainably sourced dishes inspired by Pacific cuisine, and offers a customer rewards program with points and offers.
ConsumerSan Francisco, US
AARON NOVESHEN(Director)Keith Cox(Executive Officer, Director)inJEAN-PIERRE LACHANCE(Executive Officer)STEVE STODDARD(Executive Officer)inTOM HANSON(Executive Officer)inW.L. (SCOOTER) SIMMONS, JR.(Director)
Co-investorsBrentwood AssociatesBrainstorm Ventures
Pacific Pharmacy Group is a group of independent community pharmacies providing pharmacy and healthcare services to local communities.
HealthtechWellness & Fitness
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Pacific Community Ventures invest at?
- Pacific Community Ventures invests at the Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Pacific Community Ventures focus on?
- Pacific Community Ventures focuses on Consumer, Impact & Social Good.
- Where is Pacific Community Ventures located?
- Pacific Community Ventures is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
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