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Redwood City · Pre-Seed–Seed · 44 people tracked

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Investment thesis

SV2 operates as a community of values-aligned donors focused on equity-centered social impact. The organization pursues this mission through three primary mechanisms: collaborative grantmaking that distributes non-dilutive capital to social impact organizations, impact investing that aligns financial returns with social outcomes, and immersive learning programs that engage community members.

Invests inClimate TechEdTechImpact & Social GoodMenlo ParkRedwood City

Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
Check
$25K – $50K
HQ
Redwood City, US
Instruments
Grants · Equity
Tracked investments
62

Team · 44 people

from the firm's website
Aarthi Ramaswamy· Partner Champion to Parent Voices Oakland
Brittny Bottorff· Partner Champion to Oasis Legal Services
Byron Hill· Partner Champion to Kit Switch
Catherine Crystal Foster· Partner Champion to Oasis Legal Services
Celeste Ford· Partner Champion to Harvest Thermal
Charity Silkebakken· Youth Development Grant Round Co-Leader; Partner Champion to MyPath
David Dill· Partner Champion to Harvest Thermal & Zeal Capital Partners
Diana Bersohn· Partner Champion to Fortitude Careers
Diane Dittmar· Partner Champion to New Way Homes
Jan Half· Partner Champion to The José Valdés Math Institute
Jason Zajac· Partner Champion to LegalEase & Parent Voices Oakland
Jeff Greve· Partner Champion to MyPath
Jeff Kotowitz· Partner Champion to Fortitude Careers
Laura Finnigan· Partner Champion to Brightline Defense Fund
Linda Solon· Partner Champion to Multicultural Institute
Mark Wilson· Partner Champion to Learning Home Volunteers
Meg Bannick· Partner Champion to ALAS (Ayudando Latinos A Soñar)
Nancy Grove· Partner Champion to Climate Resilient Communities
Paul Traina· Partner Champion to Navajo Power
Shalyn Eason· Partner Champion to Ambition Angels
Steve Mazer· Partner Champion to Multicultural Institute
Susan Eliot· Partner Champion to ALAS (Ayudando Latinos A Soñar)
Susan Flierl· Partner Champion to Oma Health & Learning Home Volunteers
Tony Stayner· Partner Champion to Amped Innovation, Change:Water Labs, Sanivation, & Zeal Capital Partners
Werner Goetz· Investment Committee Member, Partner Champion to Amped Innovation
Aarti Chandna· SV2 Board Member
Bill Brownell· SV2 Board Treasurer
Cindy Lang· SV2 Board Member
Clara Roa· SV2 Board Chair
Deb Dauber· SV2 Board Member
Deepti Sharma· SV2 Board Member
Elaine MacDonald· SV2 Board Secretary
Gatanya Arnic· SV2 Board Member
Grace Mah· SV2 Board Member
Joey Gutierrez· Youth Development Grant Round Co-Leader
Kelly Pope· SV2 Board Member
Lisa Jones· Investment Committee Member
Mica Mayo· SV2 Board Member
Nancy Heinen· SV2 Board Member
Rekha Pai Kamath· Investment Committee Member
Rita Mancera· SV2 Board Member
Rolland Janairo· SV2 Board Vice Chair
Zelica Rodriguez-Deams· SV2 Board Member

What they invest in

from 9 of 62 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×3Consumer ×2Digital Health ×2Fintech ×2Healthtech ×2Logistics & Supply Chain ×2Circular Economy ×1Cleantech ×1

HQs:United States×4

Investments · showing 60 of 62

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4P Foods4pfoods.comin
Alasdreamsalasdreams.comin
Ambitionangelsambitionangels.orgin
Ampedinnovationampedinnovation.comin𝕏
Aqua Sparkaqua-spark.nl
Arrowcircebioscience.com
Baycatbaycat.orgin
Brightlinedefensebrightlinedefense.orgin𝕏
Buoyantbuoyant.vc
Caljusticecaljustice.org
Calyouthconncalyouthconn.org
Candoo Techcandootech.comin

Candoo Tech provides technology support and training services designed for older adults, helping them use devices, software applications, and smart home technology safely and effectively. The company serves seniors and their adult children or caregivers who need assistance with technology adoption and ongoing support.

ConsumerDigital HealthHealthtechLongevityWellness & FitnessNew York City, US

Liz H.(Founder & CEO)

Centerforyouthwellnesscenterforyouthwellness.org
Change Waterchange-water.com
Climatercommunitiesclimatercommunities.org
Countablecountable.com
Croptixcroptix.solutions
Freshmeatproductionsfreshmeatproductions.org𝕏
Friendsforyouthfriendsforyouth.org
Gradienthealthgradienthealth.ioin
Harvestharvest-thermal.comin
Haven Connecthavenconnect.comin

Marketing TechPropTechBerkeley, US

Icaica.fundin
Itselectricitselectric.us

it's electric installs and maintains Level 2 EV chargers on property owners' curbs across U.S. cities, analyzing site suitability and handling permitting and maintenance at no cost to property owners. The company enables property owners to monetize spare electrical capacity while expanding public charging infrastructure for electric vehicle drivers.

CleantechEnergyMobility & Transportation

Junebrainjunebrain.com

JuneBrain develops portable optical coherence tomography devices and AI software for remote monitoring of neurological and retinal diseases in clinical and point-of-care settings. The company serves healthcare providers and researchers seeking accessible retinal imaging solutions.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthMedical Devices

Kitswitchkitswitch.comin
Leap Pvleap-pv.com
Learning Genielearning-genie.com𝕏
Learninghomevolunteerslearninghomevolunteers.orgin
Legaleaselegalease.comin𝕏

LegalEase provides guided self-help tools for routine legal matters such as record clearing, background-check issues, injury claims, and uncontested divorces, delivered through plain-English questions, checklists, and document generation. The platform targets individuals and organizations seeking affordable, flat-fee alternatives to traditional legal services for non-complex matters.

LegalTech

Lawrence Blackmon(Founder)Roger Roman(Founder)

Mafixmafix.ag
Medhaulgomedhaul.comin𝕏

MedHaul provides AI-powered transportation logistics for healthcare organizations, helping patients reach medical appointments and reducing no-shows and missed care. The platform serves hospitals, clinics, health plans, and clinical research organizations across the US healthcare system.

AI & Machine LearningHealthtechLogistics & Supply Chain

Mexarmexar.coin𝕏
Mionlinemionline.orgin
Mycnotemycnote.com

CNote is a cash management and fixed-income platform that connects institutional and individual capital to community financial institutions, including CDFIs and MDIs, to fund affordable housing, small business growth, and community development. The platform offers FDIC- and NCUA-insured deposits and fixed-income products designed to deliver competitive returns while supporting underserved communities.

FintechImpact & Social Good

Myfrshmyfrsh.com
Navajopowernavajopower.comin
Newwayhomesnewwayhomes.org𝕏
No Limbitsno-limbits.com
Oasislegalservicesoasislegalservices.org𝕏
Parcelhealthparcelhealth.coin
Parentvoicesparentvoices.org𝕏
Podersfpodersf.org
Recoolitrecoolit.com
Redishredish.com

Re:Dish provides a reusable dishware program for food service businesses, offering product supply, pickup, professional washing, sanitizing, and return logistics, along with inventory management software and environmental impact tracking.

Circular EconomyLogistics & Supply Chain

Rwctogetherrwctogether.org
Sanivationsanivation.comin𝕏
SUMAsumawealth.com

Suma Wealth provides AI-powered financial coaching through chatbot assistants that help users budget, track spending, and build savings with personalized advice available in English and Spanish. The platform serves individual consumers seeking financial literacy and wealth-building guidance.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerFintech

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Silicon Valley invest at?
Silicon Valley invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
What is Silicon Valley's typical check size?
Silicon Valley typically writes checks of $25K – $50K.
What sectors does Silicon Valley focus on?
Silicon Valley focuses on Climate Tech, EdTech, Impact & Social Good.
Where is Silicon Valley located?
Silicon Valley is headquartered in Redwood City, US.

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