JC2 Ventures

What is JC2 Ventures?

JC2 Ventures is a venture capital firm specializing in seed and angel investments for transformative startups in various sectors. With an expertise in equity investments, JC2 Ventures focuses on nurturing companies within the Internet of Things, digital communications, security, agtech, software, information technology, education, hardware manufacturing, food & beverage, logistics and mobile industries.

The firm's mission is to catalyze global change through digitization and innovative startups.

Based in Palo Alto, California, JC2 Ventures positions itself as 'Mentors of Digital Innovation' and actively supports its portfolio companies in achieving their disruptive potential. This includes fostering environments that can create new jobs, open up new markets, and unlock novel possibilities for future generations. Their approach extends beyond the financial support to include mentorship and guidance, as they partner with strategic and visionary startups.

With a global footprint, including cities like Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, New York, Silicon Valley and Tempe, as well as countries like France, Germany and India, JC2 Ventures aims to impact the digital landscape worldwide. They are led by founder and CEO John Chambers, who shares valuable insights through the 'Chambers Talks Podcast', featuring discussions with industry leaders about leadership and company growth. The firm is actively involved in addressing diversity and inclusion within the entrepreneurial ecosystem, advocating for more women founders and the creation of an equitable environment for startup success.

What they say:

We are a venture firm committed to creating jobs.

What we look for: We invest in global ventures to support their scaling and growth, fostering inclusive opportunities for the digital future.