NetApp Joins LinkedIn and Cisco to Invest $10 Million in Affordable Silicon Valley Housing Fund

NetApp Joins LinkedIn and Cisco to Invest $10 Million in Affordable Silicon Valley Housing Fund

Housing Trust Silicon Valley – a non-profit community development financial institution (CDFI) focused on affordable housing in the greater Bay Area, announced a significant new investment in its TECH Fund.

The TECH Fund was launched in March of 2017, aimed at addressing a key barrier to building affordable housing. It provides flexible financing to allow affordable housing developers to compete for sites on the open market that may otherwise go to market-rate homes or offices. The fund received a $10 Million investment from NetApp – bringing the total amount in the fund to $62 Million.

TECH Fund has already started up 2,040 homes across 18 developments in Silicon Valley – with more than half of these for families, a third for the homeless and/or permanent supportive housing, and one-in-five for seniors.

“It is going to take all of us – elected officials, philanthropists, and business leaders – working together to solve our housing crisis,” said Assemblymember David Chiu. “It is heartening to see some of our largest companies stepping up to help address our region’s greatest challenge. This investment will make it possible for more people to find an affordable home in the Bay Area.”

“NetApp believes in helping the communities where we live and work. Our investment in the TECH Fund is an important way for us to give back to the community that has been our home for 25 years,” said George Kurian, Chief Executive Officer and President, NetApp. “We are proud to be able to contribute to the TECH Fund to address the affordable housing challenge and make a meaningful impact in a key area of basic human needs.”

“Since 2000, Housing Trust Silicon Valley has partnered with investors to create affordable homes and preserve the vibrancy of our region,” said Kevin Zwick, CEO of Housing Trust Silicon Valley. “We are grateful for companies like NetApp who are devoted not only to providing more opportunities to the current workforce, but also empowering future growth of the greater Bay Area.”

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Megha Shah |A dreamer, traveler, aspiring entrepreneur and a bookworm beyond repair, Megha Shah is extremely fond of writing and has been doing so since she was a child. Apart from being a part-time writer, Megha is currently in college, pursuing B. Com. (Hons). Megha is an ardent follower of ‘Hardship, Hustle and Heart’ and firmly believes in the power of hard work and destiny!

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