CIVC

Q: When was CIVC last fund created?

CIVC last fund was created/launched in 2023-11-23.

General contacts

Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

1989

AUM

$2 500 M

Location

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B Series A Seed Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

CIVC Partners is a private equity firm based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 1970. The firm specializes in investing in middle-market companies, particularly in the business services sector. CIVC Partners has a team of 32 professionals, including 8 partners, who bring extensive experience in scaling businesses. The firm is known for its collaborative approach and long-standing partnerships with management teams.

CIVC Partners focuses on sectors such as business services and financial services, investing primarily in companies located in the United States and Canada. The firm manages several funds, including CIVC Partners Fund III, V, VI, and VII, with a total of $2 billion in equity capital invested. They typically invest in growth-stage companies, providing strategic guidance and capital to accelerate growth.

Notable investments by CIVC Partners include Datavail - database administration services, iVision - IT consulting, OTR Transportation - logistics services, KeyBank - financial services, and LA Fitness - health clubs. These investments reflect CIVC's strategic focus on industries where they can leverage their expertise to foster growth.

Industry

LegalTech Business Services (B2B) Education Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Other Software Digital IT Services Infrastructure HealthTech Real Estate Energy CleanTech

CIVC Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
CIVC Partners Fund III	Private Equity (PE)	Digital Fintech Healthcare Services IT Services Infrastructure HealthTech	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$650 M	November 2003
CIVC Partners Fund V	Private Equity (PE)	Financial Services Fintech Marketing and Advertising Real Estate HealthTech	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$454 M	May 2017
CIVC Partners Fund VII	Private Equity (PE)	IT Services Marketing and Advertising Real Estate Energy HealthTech	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$870 M	November 2023
CIVC Partners Fund VI, LP	Private Equity (PE)	Financial Services Fintech Marketing and Advertising Real Estate Energy CleanTech LegalTech	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America Asia	$5-10 m	$525 M	November 2020

Contacts

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Title

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Scott Schwartz Partner

Partner

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Nicholas Canderan Director - Business Development

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FAQs about CIVC

Is CIVC a venture capital or private equity firm?

CIVC is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B, Series A, Seed and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is CIVC located?

CIVC is located in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

When was CIVC founded?

CIVC was founded in 1989.

What sectors and industries does CIVC invest in?

CIVC invests in companies and startups in LegalTech, Business Services (B2B), Education, Financial Services, Fintech, Healthcare Services, Marketing and Advertising, Other, Software, Digital, IT Services, Infrastructure, HealthTech, Real Estate, Energy, CleanTech.

What is CIVC geographical focus of investments?

CIVC invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.

At what stages of companies and startups does CIVC typically invest in?

CIVC invests in companies and startups at Series B, Series A, Seed, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of CIVC investment?

CIVC usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for CIVC?

CIVC has around $2 500m assets under management.

When was CIVC last fund created?

CIVC last fund was created/launched in 2023-11-23

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