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§ Venture Capital · Five Points, AL, USA
PE & growth equity firm invests in buyouts, growth equity, venture capital for small to middle-market companies in Chicago & London.
CJM Ventures is an investment firm specializing in growth equity and private equity, strategically deploying capital to support management teams. The firm primarily focuses on companies near Chicago, targeting sectors like healthcare and manufacturing, and provides financial backing for businesses seeking expansion and strategic objectives through collaborative partnerships.
Christopher McGowan founded CJM Ventures in 2011, establishing it as a private equity investment firm. As General Partner, McGowan leverages extensive private equity experience. His insight led to the firm's creation, concentrating on buyouts and growth equity investments. McGowan also serves as an Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
The firm engages with management teams seeking capital for growth, offering investment and collaborative partnership. CJM Ventures aims to build a portfolio of attractive companies through thoughtful collaboration and economic alignment. This approach fosters long-term value creation and supports entrepreneurial ventures towards sustained success.
CJM Ventures has 2 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is $5.3M Series A in Ingenica Solutions in September 2018.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2018 | Ingenica Solutions | $5.3M Series A | CJM Ventures | — |
| Sep 13, 2016 | ExplORer Surgical | $1.0M Seed | — | M25, Symphonyalpha Ventures, University OF Chicago, Wasson Enterprise |