Miller Center Capital

Founder-friendly funding for the Miller Center Entrepreneur Network

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Funding Designed for Social Entrepreneurs

Since 2021, Miller Center Capital has invested catalytic capital in high-potential graduates of our flagship Accelerator Program, providing flexible, impact-first financing to let social enterprises grow on their own terms. In partnership with Beneficial Returns, our Innovation Fund supports women-led and locally led ventures tackling poverty and solving urgent challenges around the world.

If you’re a member of the Miller Center Enterprise Network, start your application today. Check out the FAQ below or email millercentercapital@scu.edu with any questions.

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Unveiling the Impact

32

investments made

83%

portfolio woman-led and/or locally-led

$19.8M

capital catalyzed

Our Vision for 2030

Miller Center Capital envisions a world where funding is entrepreneur-centric, inclusive, and designed to meet the realities of social enterprises. Our Clinton Global Initiative commitment aims to catalyze $200 million for women-led and locally led ventures by 2030, bridging early-stage capital gaps through fit-for-purpose, impact-first investing. Grounded in a systems approach, we are building the next generation of funds to unlock scale and shift power to those closest to the challenges.

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Impact Investing Internship

Offered during the academic year, Miller Center Capital’s internship program gives undergraduate Santa Clara students hands-on experience in impact investing. Students from multidisciplinary backgrounds dive into strategic projects, analyze investment deals, and explore how finance can drive social change.

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Frequently Asked Questions

You may be eligible for funding from Miller Center Capital if:

  • Your enterprise has graduated from a Miller Center program
  • You’re advancing solutions to alleviate poverty with a focus on climate resilience and/or women’s economic power
  • Your business is post-revenue and growing
  • You’re seeking debt between $50,000–$250,000 USD

If that sounds like you, fill out our application form to start the conversation.

We offer flexible, impact-first debt financing to early-growth social enterprises, bridging the “valley of death” with structures designed for scale. Our ticket sizes range from $50,000–$250,000, and we offer a range of custom terms like revenue-linked repayment. We do not offer grants or equity.

Not at this time. Miller Center Capital is designed to serve graduates of our Accelerator, providing follow-on capital and support. Interested in becoming eligible?

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Any investor can support the fund. We do not require accredited investor status. Contributions start at $5,000 for grants and $20,000 for recoverable grants. Reach out to us at millercentercapital@scu.edu if you’re interested in aligning your capital with impact.

“Miller Center knows us better than most of our investors because they’ve built the relationship.”

Antonio Nuno
Antonio Nuno
Co-Founder and CEO of Someone Somewhere