C2 Ventures
Venture capitalNew York · Pre-Seed–Series C · 3 people tracked
Also known as C2 VENTURES MANAGEMENT, LLC
Investment thesis
C2 Ventures invests in early-stage, AI-driven startups that embed practical AI into the workflows of real people doing real work across the 'dirty, dull, and dangerous' industries that form the backbone of the real economy. The firm emphasizes tangible ROI and workflow impact over flashy demos, and prioritizes founders with grit and operating experience. Beyond capital, C2V provides hands-on support such as financial modeling, capital structure optimization, operational infrastructure building, and growth strategy, drawing on both operator and traditional finance backgrounds. It has raised three funds to date.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 11, 2026.
Team · 3 people
from public directories
What they invest in
from 3 of 57 portfolio companiesSaaS ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1E-commerce ×1Enterprise Software ×1Fintech ×1Healthtech ×1LegalTech ×1PropTech ×1
HQs:United States×3
Investments · 57 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBriefCatch is a legal AI writing tool that runs inside Microsoft Word to edit and improve legal documents such as memos, briefs, motions, opinions, and contracts using natural-language processing.
AI & Machine LearningLegalTechSaaS
Ross Guberman
Early-stage startup; co-founder & CEO Nick McHenry provided a testimonial.
E-commerceFintechPropTechChicago, US
Uptime Health provides operational tools and preventive maintenance plans to healthcare practices to reduce downtime and ensure regulatory compliance.
Enterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaSBoston, US
John Huysmans(Director)William Olsen(Executive Officer, Director)Jinesh Patel(Executive Officer, Director)in
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does C2 Ventures invest at?
- C2 Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C stages.
- What is C2 Ventures's typical check size?
- C2 Ventures typically writes checks of $100K – $500K.
- What sectors does C2 Ventures focus on?
- C2 Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Consumer, Crypto & Web3, Data & Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Robotics, SaaS.
- Where is C2 Ventures located?
- C2 Ventures is headquartered in New York, US.
- Does C2 Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, C2 Ventures leads investment rounds.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamPulling Term Sheet - Chris Cunningham - Founding Partner @ C2 Ventures
PrimeTime VC · Chris Cunningham
#opnaskanangel - Chris Cunningham - C2 Ventures Founding Partner, early-stage investors.
Open People Network · Chris Cunningham
PR Tips for Startups with Chris Cunningham and Mark Naples
C2V Studios
Founder Interview - Steve Heyman - Snow Owl | Experienced Startup Founder Advice
C2V Studios
Founder Interview - Chris Heard ‐ Olive Technologies
C2V Studios
Founder Interview - Kyle Stoner - Unreal Estate (Formally Abode)
C2V Studios
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▶8 more co-investors
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Firms observed investing alongside C2 Ventures, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with C2 Ventures's recorded portfolio.
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