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Equitage Ventures
Equitage Ventures is a venture capital based in Denver, founded 2019; the Altss profile covers its classification, headquarters, registration, AUM band, and...
Equitage Ventures
EQUITAGE VENTURES, L.L.C. is an SEC-registered investment adviser in DENVER, CO, registered since 2024. It is based in this location.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
2019
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Denver
Corporate office
Chicago, IL, United States
Principals
John A. Canning Jr.
Chairman
Paul Finnegan
Co-Chief Executive Officer
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Equitage Ventures?
Investment decisions are led by Paul Finnegan and John A. Canning Jr., the co-founders of Madison Dearborn Partners. The two operate Equitage as a personal family office vehicle, separate from MDP's institutional governance. A small internal team supports sourcing and due diligence for fund commitments.
How is Equitage Ventures related to Madison Dearborn Partners?
Equitage is a separate legal entity from MDP and is not part of the MDP fund structure. It represents the personal family office capital of MDP co-founders John Canning and Paul Finnegan. There is no commingling of MDP institutional fund capital with Equitage investments.
Does Equitage Ventures invest directly in companies or only in funds?
Equitage operates exclusively as a limited partner in venture and growth equity funds. The firm does not make direct company investments, co-investments, or secondary purchases. Its capital is deployed solely through fund commitments to external general partners.
Which types of fund managers does Equitage target?
The firm focuses on first-time and emerging managers, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds. It targets sub-$250 million fund sizes across venture and growth equity strategies. Sectors include business services, financial services, healthcare, consumer, and technology, primarily in the United States.
Does Equitage publicly disclose its assets under management?
No. Equitage does not publish AUM or deployment figures. As a family office for MDP's founders, its capital base is derived from their private wealth and follows no public reporting requirements. Any third-party AUM estimates are speculative.
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