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C4 Ventures invests in early-stage tech and deep tech companies across three major themes: Future of Compute (semiconductors, quantum, cloud & edge), Physical AI (robotics, autonomous systems, space tech), and Augmented Enterprise (agentic systems, industrial software, cybersecurity). They operate primarily in Series A and selective late Seed/Series B rounds with €2-5M ticket sizes, with a geographic focus rooted in Europe but open to global opportunities.

Check Size

$2M - $5M

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Investment Thesis

C4 Ventures is a boutique European venture capital firm founded on the principle that ‘venture capital doesn’t scale.’ Rather than operating as a traditional financial fund, they position themselves as a team of seasoned technology operators who bring hands-on expertise and operational support to early-stage companies. Their approach is rooted in the conviction that enduring companies are built by exceptional People creating world-class Product with cutting-edge Technology, and they believe in backing entrepreneurs with deep involvement rather than just capital deployment.

What Sets Them Apart

  • Led by former executives from iconic tech companies (Apple, Microsoft, Compaq, Packard Bell) with direct operational experience building and scaling companies
  • Operators-first model: most team members come from technology, not finance, bringing 'perspective of people who have built, scaled, and led iconic companies from the inside'
  • Boutique firm structure with small team size ('we like being small because we believe venture capital doesn't scale') - every founder speaks directly with a partner
  • Willingness to invest in areas others avoid: hardware, consumer, and deep tech
  • Hands-on involvement including board or observer seats and proprietary network of European executives and operators
  • Strong track record: multiple unicorns, 2 IPOs (Riskified in 2021, Via in 2025), proven ability to support companies through significant growth
  • Deep expertise in European go-to-market expansion while maintaining global perspective

Portfolio Highlights

Impulse Space

Space Tech

NEURA Robotics

Robotics

DriveNets

Networking Infrastructure

PsiQuantum

Quantum Computing

Formlabs

Hardware 3d Printing

Procure AI

Enterprise Software Ai

refurbed

Ecommerce Circular Economy

Alice & Bob

Quantum Computing

+ 9 more companies in their portfolio

Investment Team

10 Partners at C4 Ventures

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