Our selected Portfolio Companies share a commitment to growing their companies in the inner city and dedication to building socially responsible businesses. ICA’s Portfolio represents many industries, from food processing/manufacturing, commercial services, custom manufacturing to software development, ranging in size from 6-245 employees. The entrepreneurs running these companies have the vision, drive, and business knowledge to build strong, sustainable companies that are driving the economic development of the inner city.
479° Popcorn
Hand crafted, organic popcorn with the finest locally sourced ingredients.
Jean Arnold, Founder
San Francisco, CA
Advanced Home Energy
Guaranteed home performance solutions for a comfortable, healthy and efficient home.
Ori Skloot and Dvir Brakha, Co-Founders
Richmond, CA
Blue Bottle Coffee Company
Microroaster and retailer of coffee beans and espresso drinks
James Freeman, Founder
Oakland, CA
BTTR Ventures
Grows and manufactures gourmet mushrooms from coffee grounds
Nikhil Arora, Co-Founder
Alejandro Velez, Co-Founder
Oakland, CA
Clinica la Luna y el Sol
Medical clinic for spanish speakers
Debra Turner, President
Oakland, CA
Cook!
Delivers ready to cook, gourmet meal kits to your home and office
Nona Lim, President and Founder
San Francisco, CA
Ed Support Services
Providing behavioral and educational services to people with disabilities
Tanya Scott, Co-Founder
Meredith Akers, Co-Founder
Oakland, CA
Excellent Packaging & Supply
Wholesale distributor of nature-based food service packaging
Allen King, President & Founder
Richmond, CA
Give Something Back Business Products
Office supply and furniture seller with a goal of donating most of their net profits to community nonprofit groups
Mike Hannigan & Sean Marx, Founders
Oakland, CA
Home Health Advocates
Provides personalized care and assistance for seniors from the comfort of their own homes.
Alex Saldarriaga, Founder and CEO
San Francisco, CA
Merriwether & Williams Insurance Services
Provider of insurance and risk management services for clients that support the good of the community at large
Ingrid Merriwether, CEO
Rick Williams, COO
Oakland, CA
Juniper Ridge
Maker of wild-crafted and natural aromatherapy products
Hall Newbegin, Founder & CEO
Oakland, CA
Numi Organic Teas
Top quality organic teas
Ahmed Rahim & Reem Rahim, Co-Founders
Oakland, CA
OCSI.co (also known as OUTSOURCE Consulting Services, Inc.)
Private & Public Sector Human Workforce Solutions via Staff Augmentation, IT Consulting, Payroll Services & Specialized Training.
Sandra Floyd, President & CEO
Oakland, CA
Prather Ranch Meat Co.
Raises, distributes & sells quality, humanely-raised, flavorful meat products.
Doug Stonebreaker, President & CEO
Oakland, CA
Premier Organics
Producer of organic raw nut butters
Santiago Cuenca-Romero, President
Oakland, CA
Revolution Foods
Healthy food, nutrition education, and operational support for school foodservice
Kristin Groos Richmond & Kirsten Tobey, Founders
Oakland, CA
Tucker Technology
Telecommunications and information technology solutions
Frank Tucker, President & CEO
Oakland, CA
Xantrion
Consulting firm providing computer network support services
Anne Bisagno, President & Founder
Oakland, CA
