C2 Ventures

What is C2 Ventures?

C2 Ventures, also known as C2V, is a venture capital firm with a specialized focus on seed stage and early stage investments.

Established in 2006, the firm mainly targets opportunities across North America, Western Europe, and Australia with a unique approach to investing in what they describe as 'dirty, dull, and dangerous' verticals. C2V is recognized for committing to companies building enterprise software and robotics solutions for legacy industries, emphasizing the enhancement and modernization of traditional sectors. With an investment range of up to $4,500,000, they are geared towards supporting their portfolio companies' growth through a combination of capital raises, exits, commercial scaling, financial and operational support, and strategic advice.

Headquartered in Sydney, Australia and New York, New York, C2V has built a reputation for hands-on involvement and drawing upon their own startup experience to provide founders with actionable insights and connections that facilitate company success. They boast having assisted in over 46 companies, securing upwards of $120 million in raised capital, and achieving 3 exits. They engage with their capital partners through multiple resources, including the Superpowers Podcast, a platform where inspirational founders share their entrepreneurial journey, and offer job opportunities within their portfolio companies.

The ethos of the firm reflects a commitment to being knowledgeable, accessible, well-connected, and profoundly human in their interactions and support.

What they say:

We are an investment firm dedicated to empowering innovators who are creating and scaling new web3 primitives.

What we look for: We invest in early-stage web3 and cryptocurrency ventures.