Miller Center Capital

Founder-friendly funding for the Miller Center Entrepreneur Network

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Designed for Social Entrepreneurs

Since 2021, Miller Center Capital has invested catalytic capital in high-potential graduates of our flagship Accelerator Program. In partnership with fund manager Beneficial Returns, our current Innovation Fund offers flexible debt financing to help social entrepreneurs grow their impact on their own terms. We focus on women-led and locally led ventures tackling poverty and climate challenges around the world.

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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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Unveiling the Impact

32

investments made

83%

portfolio woman-led and/or locally-led

$19.8M

capital catalyzed

1.3M

lives improved

Frequently Asked Questions

If your enterprise meets the eligibility criteria, you can begin by submitting a short application through our online form. The form includes basic information about your business, impact, and funding needs.

Once submitted, our team will review your materials and follow up within 14 days with next steps, which may include additional documentation, an interview, and due diligence in partnership with our fund manager, Beneficial Returns.

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 provide flexible, impact-first debt financing to early-growth social enterprises, in partnership with our Innovation Fund Manager Beneficial Returns. 

Together, we provide bespoke, catalytic loans from $50,000 – $250,000 USD. We do not offer grants or equity investments.

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?

Learn More about the Accelerator and How to Apply →

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.

We’d love to hear from you, whether you’re an entrepreneur, partner, investor, or fellow traveler in the impact space. Reach out anytime at millercentercapital@scu.edu with questions, ideas, or just to connect.

“This Miller Center Capital loan comes at a crucial time. With more working capital, we can meet the growing demand from women who want to build something of their own.”

Gabriel Rivera Rio Zambrano
Gabriel Rivera Rio Zambrano
Founder & CEO, Altitud Sofom, Mexico