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CVF

Private equity

Davis · Growth · 8 people tracked

Also known as CVF CAPITAL PARTNERS, INC.

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Investment thesis

CVF Capital Partners focuses on the lower middle market, backing small and medium-sized businesses in California and the Western United States. It provides flexible capital through subordinated debt and preferred equity securities, paired with relationships and operational expertise to help companies grow. Sectors of particular interest include light manufacturing, healthcare services, business services, distribution, logistics, energy-related services, agriculture-related services and agroindustry, and telecom. The firm has invested across three funds in California, the Pacific Northwest and the Southwest, with $375M of committed capital and 34 platform investments.

Source: firm website, verified Oct 13, 2026.

Stage
Growth
HQ
Davis, US
Instruments
Debt · Equity
Last 12 months
1 investment
Private fund assets
$137.9M
Tracked investments
1

Team · 8 people

from the firm's website
José Blanco· Managing Partner
Chris Carleson· Partner
David Claugus· Operating Partner
Edward McNulty· Senior Partner
Anthony Bretting· CFO
Felipe Acosta· Vice President
Justin Hunt· Analyst
Robert White· Accounting Manager

What they invest in

from 1 of 1 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×1Creator Economy ×1Media & Entertainment ×1

HQs:United States×1

Investments · 1 tracked

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Mirage is an AI video company that translates natural language into high-quality videos for creators and businesses using generative models.

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentNew York City, US

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Co-investors137 VenturesAndreessen HorowitzGeneral CatalystHubSpot VenturesIndex VenturesKleiner Perkins+8 more

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Frequently asked questions

What stage does CVF invest at?
CVF invests at the Growth stage.
What sectors does CVF focus on?
CVF focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AgTech, Energy, Healthtech, Logistics & Supply Chain.
Where is CVF located?
CVF is headquartered in Davis, US.

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