Uncommon Equity (f/k/a City Capital Ventures)
Venture Capital and Private Equity PrincipalsIllinois, United States11-50 Employees
Uncommon Equity is a private investment firm operating in the venture capital and private equity space, focusing on direct investment partnerships that align capital with individual business needs and timelines. The firm emphasizes a bespoke approach to each investment, offering professional management for private market, single-asset opportunities and aiming to create enduring value for investors, portfolio companies, and broader stakeholders. It takes a thematic approach to investing on behalf of its exclusive network, targeting opportunities in areas such as multi-unit and franchised businesses, consumer goods and services, and residential, commercial, and industrial services, with the ability to commit up to a hundred million dollars of equity per opportunity. Based in Chicago, Illinois, Uncommon Equity conducts its operations with a relatively small team and maintains a public focus through its website. A recent development noted is the acquisition of BarFly Ventures LLC, including its HopCat restaurants in Michigan and Stella's Lounge in Grand Rapids, reflecting the firm’s active role in expanding its portfolio.