ICA

ICA Fund Good Jobs, Inc. is an accelerator and corporate investment firm based in Oakland, California, focusing on growth capital investments in small businesses. Established in 1996, the firm specializes in taking equity stakes of 1% and running a 16-week business accelerator program. ICA prefers to invest in for-profit companies within the manufacturing, food and beverage, consumer packaged goods, retail, and service sectors, primarily in the San Francisco Bay Area. Investment amounts typically range from $0.025 million to $1 million, targeting companies with a minimum revenue of $0.1 million. Investments may be structured as equity or various forms of debt, including senior, subordinated, and convertible debt.

John Gough

Chief Investment Officer

10 past transactions

Down to Cook

Seed Round in 2022
Down to Cook transforms fresh vegetables into healthy, satisfying meals. The company offers Adda Veggie Protein mix, a blend of pea protein, fiber, and spices that is specially designed to give veggies the satisfying texture of ground meat.

ElectroSpit

Seed Round in 2022
ElectroSpit Inc. manufactures mobile talkbox. It helps to electrify voice with the sound of any keyboard, and guitar. The company also provides a mobile application. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Oakland, California.

The Final Sauce

Seed Round in 2021
The Final Sauce is an all-natural gourmet BBQ sauce comprised of locally source ingredients.

Oakland Craft Company

Seed Round in 2021
Oakland Craft Company specializes in curating and producing thoughtful gifts tailored for writers, travelers, and other creative individuals. The company offers a range of handmade accessories and craft supplies, designed for casual and home use. Their products include custom-designed totes and pouches, crafted by artisans from the Bay Area and beyond. By focusing on quality and artistry, Oakland Craft Company aims to provide unique items that serve as both gifts and personal treasures.

Teas With Meaning

Seed Round in 2021
Teas With Meaning is an organic loose leaf and bottled tea blend company.

GDS Cloth Goods

Seed Round in 2021
GDS Cloth Goods make reusable cloth goods designed for daily rituals.

Charlotte Truffles

Seed Round in 2021
Charlotte Truffles is a chocolate shop that specializes in sharing cultural stories through flavors and chocolate.

GlōGirl Cosmetics

Seed Round in 2021
GlōGirl Cosmetics represents boldness, power, and uniqueness.

Progeny

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Progeny is a sustainable coffee ecosystem that focuses on enhancing the livelihoods of Colombian coffee farmers by directly connecting them with commercial and retail customers. The company provides a distribution platform for farmers to export their specialty coffee while offering free education and technical agricultural support to improve their farming practices. Progeny offers a variety of coffee products, including decaf and espresso, aiming to create a premium coffee experience that benefits both consumers and farmers. By integrating local upskilling with technology, Progeny fosters a measurable impact on the communities involved, promoting sustainable income sources and improving the overall quality of life for farmers and their families.
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