The Brink SBDC
San Diego, Californiasandiego.edu
Overview
The Brink SBDC is a specialty center of the San Diego & Imperial Small Business Development Center Network, hosted at the University of San Diego. It provides free and confidential consulting and training to innovation-based entrepreneurs and small businesses to help them access capital and build investable companies. The center is funded through agreements with the U.S. Small Business Administration and grants from the California Office of the Small Business Advocate. It facilitates access to capital by preparing companies for investment and assisting with grant applications, as well as awarding non-dilutive funding through pitch competitions.
Portfolio Companies
3
Website
sandiego.eduInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| AquaPoro | Apr 2026 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Ascender Systems | Sep 2024 | Grant | Lead |
| ChargeNet Stations | Aug 2020 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.