CIV
Venture capitalActively deployingVenice Beach · Pre-Seed–Series A · 19 people tracked
Also known as CIV INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC · CIV One
Investment thesis
CIV invests at the intersection of energy and technology, drawing on its founders' backgrounds building clean energy and infrastructure companies. The team pursues category-defining companies across sectors including energy, robotics, industrial automation, digital infrastructure, enterprise software, and AI. Its leadership combines operating experience (clean energy, nuclear development, transportation infrastructure) with institutional investing experience from platforms such as Coatue, Valor Equity Partners, and Silver Lake, along with policy expertise spanning national security, trade, and industrial policy. CIV emphasizes strong connections between founders, teams, investors, and communities, and supports companies navigating complex regulatory environments as they scale.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 11, 2026.
Team · 19 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 15 of 24 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×9Deep Tech ×6Energy ×6Enterprise Software ×6Cleantech ×5Hardware ×4Advanced Manufacturing ×3Data & Infrastructure ×3
HQs:United States×7United Kingdom×1
Investments · 24 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAutoridad Panandina is an energy infrastructure company that develops projects to supply power for large-scale compute deployments in regions with abundant energy resources.
CleantechCloud ComputingEnergy
1001.ai provides AI-powered operational intelligence software for complex infrastructure systems including ports, airports, and energy grids.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply Chain
AGent Energy operates a hardware and software platform that connects commercial, industrial, and institutional backup generators and other distributed energy resources to energy markets, letting owners earn revenue by transferring to backup power during grid peaks and emergencies.
CleantechEnergyIoT
ArgusEye builds autonomous AI engineers for product security in cyber-physical systems, operating inside R&D and engineering teams to model threats, prescribe security controls, and generate audit-ready evidence.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeep TechSan Francisco, US
Jackson Schultz(Co-founder & CEO)Lawrence Ibarria(Co-founder & CTO)
Base Power provides residential battery systems and retail electric provider services to customers in Texas.
CleantechEnergyHardwareTexas, US
Zach Dell(Founder & CEO)Justin Lopas(Founder)in
Crux is a capital platform that modernizes financing for clean energy and critical infrastructure projects through advisory, investment, technology, and intelligence services.
CleantechData & InfrastructureEnergyFintech
Allen Kramer(Founder)in
Hypercubic provides AI software for mainframe modernization, helping enterprises and governments rebuild and secure their critical infrastructure systems.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Sai Gurrapu(Founder)inAayush Naik(Founder)in
Senra Systems manufactures aerospace wire harnesses using advanced automation and proprietary software for rapid production.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareRedondo Beach, US
Jordan Black(Founder)Benjamin Shanahan(Founder)
Shinkei deploys robotics and computer vision hardware on commercial fishing vessels to process seafood at sea, improving quality and traceability while reducing America's seafood import reliance.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechAI & Machine LearningFoodTechHardwareRoboticsLos Angeles, US
Saif Khawaja(Founder)in
Sift is an end-to-end platform for teams building advanced hardware that consolidates sensor and telemetry data into a single system for analysis, anomaly detection, and automated test rule evaluation.
Data & InfrastructureDeep TechHardware
The Nuclear Company provides a digital infrastructure platform that integrates the nuclear deployment chain, from construction through operations and security.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnergyEnterprise Software
UNLIMITED provides an AI-powered platform for engineering and delivering physical infrastructure projects, helping small teams accelerate work and align project outcomes.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechDeep TechEnterprise Software
Verse provides a faster path to grid power for data centers, helping AI infrastructure companies and large energy users bypass interconnection queue delays to come online sooner.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechEnergy
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesSenra Systems · thedefensepost.com · Jul 17, 2026
Base Power · accessipos.com · Jul 14, 2026
Shinkei Systems · venture5.com · Jun 27, 2026
Crux · esgtoday.com · May 15, 2026
Hypercubic · ycombinator.com · May 12, 2026
The Nuclear Company · neutronbytes.com · May 10, 2026
Isembard · tectonicdefense.com · Mar 10, 2026
Unlimited Industries · iotinsider.com · Dec 7, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does CIV invest at?
- CIV invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does CIV focus on?
- CIV focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Construction Tech, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Energy, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Mobility & Transportation, New Materials, Robotics, SaaS.
- Where is CIV located?
- CIV is headquartered in Venice Beach, US.
- Does CIV lead rounds?
- CIV typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamAI and the Future of Energy Infrastructure with CIV CEO Patrick Maloney
Semafor · Patrick Maloney
Building the Future with Patrick Maloney, CIV
MCJ · Patrick Maloney
CIV Co-Founder, CEO, and Managing Partner Patrick Maloney from Semafor’s World Economy Summit Studio
Semafor · Patrick Maloney
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