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Mercy Corps Social Venture Fund
Mercy Corps Social Venture Fund is a private equity firm based in Portland, US. It employs 18 staff, including 12 investment professionals, and pursues a...
Mercy Corps Social Venture Fund
Mercy Corps Social Venture Fund is a private equity firm based in Portland, US. It employs 18 staff, including 12 investment professionals, and pursues a Venture Capital strategy.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Menlo Park
Corporate office
Menlo Park, CA, United States
Additional offices
San Francisco, CA, United States · Seoul, South Korea · Portland, OR, United States
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Does Mercy Corps Social Venture Fund participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The fund primarily makes direct equity investments in individual portfolio companies. It does not publicly disclose any fund-of-funds or GP-commitment activities. Its investment model is oriented toward owning minority stakes in early-stage enterprises.
How is Mercy Corps Social Venture Fund related to Mercy Corps?
The fund is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mercy Corps, sharing the same global mission but operating as a distinct legal entity for investment purposes. It is housed within Mercy Corps' broader innovation and impact investing arm, with access to the parent's field networks, country offices, and programmatic data—but operates with its own investment committee and LP relationships.
Where does the underlying capital for the fund come from?
The fund's capital base includes allocations from Mercy Corps' endowment, contributions from high-net-worth donors, and external limited partners such as foundations and development finance institutions. Specific LP identities have not been publicly disclosed.
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