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CSC Generation

CSC Generation

Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

Chicago, IL 85,896 followers

The AI Holding Company re-engineering retail

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CSC Generation is the AI-native holding company re-engineering omni-channel retail. We acquire iconic brands and transform them with Genesis—our operating platform unifying a Data Fabric, Automation Engine, proprietary tools, and shared services—to modernize operations, elevate customer experience, and expand margins. With $1B+ in revenue across 13 brands, our portfolio includes Sur La Table, Backcountry, One Kings Lane, and more—premier home and outdoor banners that double as real-world innovation hubs. CSC Generation continues to grow through M&A, revitalizing companies with strong brand recognition and loyal customers. We’re building the next-generation technology conglomerate where proprietary AI is the operating system. We have offices in Austin, Chicago, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Seattle, and Toronto. Our VC investors include Altos Ventures, Maveron, and Khosla Ventures. We’re always looking for exceptional builders, operators, and technologists to join us.

Website
http://www.cscgeneration.com/
Industry
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Type
Privately Held
Founded
2016
Specialties
venture capital, financial technology, digital transformation, e-commerce, retail, artificial intelligence, AI, Machine Learning, private equity, M&A, and Mergers

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    CSC Generation

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    Great learning about AI for retail at the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Los Angeles Summit

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    Matt Thompson

    Technology Private Equity Investing & Operations | Cloud | BoardMember | VC | Private Equity | CFO | Corporate Development | ESG | AI/ML | Tech, Gaming, Media, Industrial, Software, Healthcare, IT Carveouts

    Great experience connecting with Amazon Web Services (AWS) colleagues at the LA Summit. Learning about applying Agentic AI and e-commerce tools to retail was truly insightful. Excited to explore the possibilities this knowledge brings to the industry! #AWS #Retail #AIAutomation

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    We enjoyed meeting innovative companies, investors, and advisors at ACG Los Angeles this week

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    We’re stoked to welcome Velotech, Inc.

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    Backcountry

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    We’re stoked to welcome Velotech and its three specialty sites—BikeTiresDirect, Western Bikeworks, and TriSports—into the Backcountry family of brands. Velotech's mantra, “cyclists serving cyclists,” is a natural fit with our focus of providing the best outdoor gear with the right advice from Gearheads that actually adventure in all the ways our customers do. We look forward to helping Velotech continue its mission of providing excellent service and products, while expanding what we can offer to our community of outdoor enthusiasts. Read more in our official press release: https://lnkd.in/dy7w94mS 

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    Backcountry has officially welcomed outdoor retailer Level Nine Sports to its family of supported brands. https://lnkd.in/gqW8we8q

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    Backcountry

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    Backcountry has officially welcomed outdoor retailer Level Nine Sports to its family of supported brands. This strategic partnership will benefit Level Nine Sports’ e-commerce capabilities and physical retail experience while providing a wider range of cost-conscious outdoor gear to Backcountry customers. At Backcountry, we’re committed to helping more people connect with the outdoors and welcoming L9 into our portfolio supports that mission in a big way. We’re excited to grow together and continue delivering value, expertise, and stoke across the outdoor space. Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/gNfQcUsZ

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    Sur La Table

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    🎉Exciting Leadership News from Sur La Table 🎉 We’re thrilled to welcome Dan Goldman as the new President of Sur La Table! With over 20 years of experience across retail, consumer goods, and private equity-backed businesses, Dan brings the perfect blend of strategic insight and brand-building expertise. His vision is to enrich our customers’ emotional connection through captivating products, content, services, and experiences, creating an ecosystem that will elevate Sur La Table from a beloved retailer to a true brand powerhouse.   “I’ve always been inspired by brands with a rich heritage and real purpose,” said Goldman. “Sur La Table has been part of home kitchens and culinary journeys for over 50 years, ever since Shirley Collins opened the first store in Seattle’s Pike Place Market. I’m thrilled to help shape what comes next. The team has laid strong groundwork, and now is the moment to accelerate the path forward.”   Dan joins us at an exciting moment, following a banner year and the strategic acquisition of Seattle Coffee Gear. We’re more energized than ever to bring people together through food.   👏 Welcome to the team, Dan! #SurLaTable #Leadership #RetailInnovation #BrandGrowth #CulinaryExcellence #MakeMoreGatherOften

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    Backcountry

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    It has come to our attention that scammers are impersonating Backcountry employees to carry out fraudulent hiring practices. These individuals are reaching out to candidates using fake email domains, such as backcountrycorp.team, and requesting participation in chat-based interviews. We want to emphasize: ✅ Our official emails will always come from backcountry.com ❌ We never conduct chat-based interviews as part of our hiring process. If you receive suspicious communication: -Verify the sender’s email address -Do not share personal information without confirming legitimacy At Backcountry, we are committed to ensuring a safe and secure hiring experience.

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    CSC Generation

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    It has come to our attention that scammers are impersonating CSC Generation employees to carry out fraudulent hiring practices. These individuals are reaching out to candidates using fake email domains and requesting participation in chat-based interviews. We want to emphasize: ✅ Our official emails will always come from cscshared.com. ❌ We never conduct chat-based interviews as part of our hiring process. If you receive suspicious communication: Verify the sender’s email address Do not share personal information without confirming legitimacy At CSC Generation, we are committed to ensuring a safe and secure hiring experience.

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Funding

CSC Generation 3 total rounds

Last Round

Series E
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