Commonfund

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Investor type

VC / PE / Fund of funds

Founded

1971

AUM

$29 000 M

Location

Wilton, Connecticut, United States

Investment Ticket

$50-100 m

Investment Stage

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

Region of investment

Asia Europe North America Australia and others
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Commonfund is an asset management firm based in Wilton, Connecticut, founded in 1971. As a pioneer in managing long-term portfolios specifically for nonprofits and other institutions, it has been helping investors achieve their objectives for over five decades. The firm is driven by a two-part mission: to enhance clients' financial resources and improve their investment management practices. As a nonprofit organization itself, Commonfund aligns its interests with those of its clients, offering institutional-quality investment programs and services uniquely tailored to meet diverse needs.

Commonfund invests across various sectors, with a particular focus on private equity solutions through its CF Private Equity platform. Although specific check sizes are not mentioned, their services include outsourced CIO solutions, addressing diverse stages and regions worldwide. Their clients include educational institutions, family offices, healthcare organizations, and foundations, among others.

Notable investments by Commonfund are not clearly specified on the site or within the article. Their approach is highly customization-oriented, emphasizing access to in-demand managers and strategies, and a commitment to trust, transparency, and ethical behavior in alignment with client's missions.

Industry

Marketing and Advertising Healthcare Services Financial Services Education Media and Entertainment Software Business Services (B2B) Technology

Commonfund Funds

Name Type
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Stage
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Region 		Size AUM Launch date
Commonfund Capital Global Private Equity Partners III
Private Equity (PE)
Business Services (B2B)
Healthcare Services
Technology
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
North America
South America
Europe
Middle East
Africa
Asia
Australia and others
$5-10 m
$237 M
September 2021
Commonfund Capital Venture Partners XIII
Venture Capital (VC)
Business Services (B2B)
Healthcare Services
Technology
Pre-seed
Seed
North America
South America
Europe
Middle East
Africa
Asia
Australia and others
$5-10 m
$625 M
March 2021
Commonfund Capital Secondary Partners II
Venture Capital (VC)
Healthcare Services
Technology
Pre-seed
Seed
North America
South America
Europe
Middle East
Africa
Asia
Australia and others
$5-10 m
$450 M
May 2019

Contacts

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George Suttles Executive Director, Commonfund Institute
Executive Director, Commonfund Institute
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LinkedIn
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Jessica Hoffman Brennan Board Member
Board Member
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LinkedIn
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FAQs about Commonfund

Commonfund is a venture capital and private equity firm that also operates as a fund of funds. It backs companies at Seed, Series A, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $50-100 m.
Commonfund is located in Wilton, Connecticut, United States.
Commonfund was founded in 1971.
Commonfund invests in companies and startups in Marketing and Advertising, Healthcare Services, Financial Services, Education, Media and Entertainment, Software, Business Services (B2B), Technology.
Commonfund invests in companies and startups in Asia, Europe, North America, Australia and others.
Commonfund invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
Commonfund usually invests $50-100 m on average.
Commonfund has around $29 000m assets under management.
Commonfund last fund was created/launched in 2021-09-15
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