CIV Fund One Raises $210M to Revolutionize Critical Industries with Tech and Innovation

April 29, 2025
CIV Fund One Raises $210M to Revolutionize Critical Industries with Tech and Innovation
  • CIV has successfully launched its inaugural fund, CIV Fund One, which has garnered over $210 million in capital commitments to support transformative companies in critical industries.

  • The firm was founded by Patrick Maloney, Jeff Rosenthal, and Abhijoy Mitra, who collectively bring extensive experience in building and scaling businesses across various sectors.

  • Patrick Maloney, recognized as an EY Entrepreneur of the Year, previously founded Inspire, a clean energy company that was acquired by Shell.

  • Jeff Rosenthal has a notable background, having co-founded influential communities and served as a Senior Advisor to several tech and innovation firms.

  • The firm adopts a dual role as both an investor and a company builder, leveraging deep operational experience along with a flexible capital model.

  • CIV's fund has been oversubscribed, attracting notable investors such as StepStone Group and Gwynne Shotwell, President and COO of SpaceX, among other leading institutions and family offices.

  • The firm is targeting a substantial market opportunity estimated at $70 trillion by 2050, focusing on industrial transformation driven by technological innovation, AI, reshoring, and energy demand.

  • CIV partners closely with exceptional founders and incubates new companies when existing solutions fail to meet market needs.

  • Abhijoy Mitra, who was a General Partner at Coatue, focused on investments in industrial technology and climate innovation.

  • CIV's mission is to empower founders to address pressing global challenges through innovative solutions and scalable business strategies.

  • Early investments from Fund One include companies like Senra Systems, The Nuclear Company, Base Power, Crux, and Verse, which focus on sectors such as automation, nuclear energy, energy solutions, fintech, and supply chains.

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