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CIVC

CIVC is an SEC-registered investment adviser in Chicago, IL, registered since 2012. The firm manages approximately $2.3 billion in regulatory assets.

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CIVC

CIVC is an SEC-registered investment adviser in Chicago, IL, registered since 2012. The firm manages approximately $2.3 billion in regulatory assets. It has 32 employees and 23 investment advisers.

General information

Firm type

Private Equity

Year founded

1970

AUM

Undisclosed

Location

Region

Asia

Country

China

City

Chicago

Corporate office

Shanghai, China

Frequently asked questions

What investment stages does CIVC target?

Per its stated strategy, CIVC covers early-stage investments including seed and start-up rounds, growth equity, and general venture mandates. It also operates a fund-of-funds program that commits capital to other venture managers, giving it exposure beyond its direct portfolio.

Does CIVC invest directly in companies or only through funds?

CIVC uses a hybrid model. It makes direct venture and growth investments while also allocating to external venture funds. The balance between these two channels is not publicly disclosed.

Which geographies does CIVC cover?

CIVC is headquartered in Shanghai and focuses on mainland China. There is no public evidence of offices or investment activity outside the country.

Who runs investment decisions at CIVC?

No named principals are publicly available. CIVC does not disclose its investment committee structure or key decision-makers on its website or through other public channels.

Is CIVC a single-family office or an institutional asset manager?

CIVC is structured as a private equity asset manager, not a family office. It runs direct venture and growth strategies alongside a fund-of-funds program for external capital, though its LP base is not publicly identified.

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