C4 Ventures
Venture capitalParis · Pre-Seed–Series A · 15 people tracked
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Investment thesis
C4 Ventures positions itself as operators backing entrepreneurs, aiming to craft global companies with a European soul. The firm emphasizes real outcomes driven by strong founding teams, world-class products, and cutting-edge technology, backing companies with conviction and measuring success by performance. Its track record spans companies across technology sectors including robotics and space, with a portfolio that has produced multiple unicorns, exits, and IPOs.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.
Team · 15 people
from the firm's website & curated & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 25 of 33 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×9Hardware ×8SaaS ×7Deep Tech ×6E-commerce ×5Consumer ×4Enterprise Software ×4Robotics ×3
HQs:United States×5France×4Germany×2United Kingdom×2Australia×1European Union×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 11 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×32 founders×33 founders×24+ founders×3
Where their founders studiedfrom 18 founders with education data
Hult International Business School ×2Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 19 founders with field-of-study data
Computer Science ×8Engineering ×8
Where their founders worked beforefrom 20 founders with career history
Meta ×4Waymo ×3Carnegie Mellon University ×2Google ×2
8 founders hold a PhD (of 21 with degree data)
Investments · 33 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12025 · 52021 · 62019 · 12018 · 12016 · 12015 · 12012 · 117 dated
Riskified provides AI and machine-learning fraud prevention that protects the ecommerce customer journey from login and checkout to refunds and returns.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceFintechTel Aviv
Assaf Feldman(Executive Officer, Director)inEido Gal(Executive Officer, Director)inNaama Ofek Arad(Executive Officer)inAglika Dotcheva(Executive Officer)
BoardTanzeen Syed(Director)inAaron Mankovski(Director)in
Co-investorsAglae VenturesBright Pixel CapitalConvergeEntrée CapitalFounder CollectiveLocalGlobe+4 more
Alice & Bob develops quantum computing hardware based on the cat qubit, a qubit design with built-in error correction, and offers Helium, a testbed for error correction.
Deep TechHardwareQuantum Computing
Raphaël Lescanne(Founder)in
Co-investorsATEL VenturesElaiaOpen Field CapitalSupernova InvestAtlantic Vantage PointBreega
AMI Labs develops advanced AI systems that understand the real world through world models and action-conditioned architectures, enabling intelligent agents with persistent memory, reasoning, and safety controls for industrial automation, robotics, and healthcare applications.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechRoboticsParis, FR
Yann LeCun(Founder)Alex LeBrun(Founder)inLaurent Solly(Founder)inMichael Rabbat(Founder)inPascale Fung(Founder)inSaining Xie(Founder)in
Co-investors20VCAglae VenturesAlpha Intelligence CapitalAlpha Square GroupAvenir Growth CapitalBerliner Volksbank Ventures+46 more
Applicaster offers a no/low-code platform (Zapp) for creating, operating, and optimizing over-the-top (OTT) streaming apps.
AdTechDeveloper ToolsMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Jonathan Laor(CEO and Cofounder)inIdo Hadari(CEO)in
Co-investors83NorthKreos CapitalLightspeed Venture PartnersPlanven Entrepreneur VenturesSaban VenturesViola Ventures+1 more
Arago develops a photonic AI accelerator chip that uses light-based computing to reduce energy consumption for AI workloads.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareParis, FR
Nicolas Muller(CEO)inEliott Sarrey(CTO)in
Co-investorsEarlybird Venture CapitalEntrepreneur FirstProtagonist
Bedrock Robotics develops autonomous robotic systems for construction sites, applying self-driving vehicle technology to address skilled labor shortages in building, energy, data centers, and factories.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechRobotics
Boris Sofman(Founder & CEO)inKevin Peterson(Founder)inAjay Gummalla(Founder)inTom Eliaz(Founder)in
PartnerBoris Bakech· led
Co-investors8VCCapitalGDeviation CapitalEclipse VenturesEmergence Capital PartnersKearny Jackson+8 more
Centrical is a performance experience platform that unifies frontline KPIs, quality data, and business goals, then orchestrates personalized coaching, microlearning, AI role-play practice, and gamification for frontline employees.
AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaS
Co-investors2B.VCAlephEastward Capital PartnersIntel Capital2B AngelsCiti Ventures+1 more
Cleeng provides subscriber management infrastructure for media and streaming businesses, offering tools for subscriptions, pay-per-view, day passes, and retention across web, mobile, and connected TV.
Enterprise SoftwareMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Gilles Domartini(Founder)in
Co-investorsSolid VenturesVOC Capital Partners B.V.
Dastra is a GDPR compliance software platform that helps organizations manage personal data processing, including consent management, records of processing activities, data protection impact assessments, and data breach reporting.
CybersecurityLegalTechSaaSParis, FR
Paul-Emmanuel Bidault(Founder)in
Raanana
Ido Susan(Executive Officer, Director)in
PartnerMichel Sassano· led
Co-investors10DBessemer Venture PartnersPitangoRed Dot Capital Partners
Formlabs designs and manufactures professional desktop 3D printers using stereolithography (SLA) and selective laser sintering (SLS) technologies, along with proprietary materials and software.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareNew MaterialsSomerville, US
Natan Linder(Director)inMaxim Lobovsky(Founder)inMax Lobovsky(Co-founder & CEO)Shirley Paley(Executive Officer)inDávid Lakatos(Chief Product Officer)inNick Graham(Chief Revenue Officer)in
Co-investorsAcequia Capital (AceCap)Founder CollectiveFoundryKapor CapitalKima VenturesNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)+5 more
Graphcore builds processor hardware and systems for machine intelligence and AI workloads.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareSemiconductors
Nigel Toon(Co-founder and Executive Chairman)inNick Bishop(Chief Financial Officer)inSally Doherty(Chief Marketing Officer)inJohn Walsh(Chief Operating Officer)inMarcus McElroy(General Manager)inHelen Byrne(VP AI Technology)in
Co-investorsAhren Innovation CapitalAir Street CapitalAtomicoBalderton CapitalBMW i VenturesBosch Ventures+11 more
Impulse Space develops in-space mobility infrastructure and spacecraft, enabling transportation and logistics between Earth orbit, the Moon, and Mars.
Deep TechDefense TechSpace TechRedondo Beach, US
Tom Mueller(Founder & CEO)inThomas Mueller(Founder)inEric Romo(Executive Officer, Director)inMargaret Abernathy(Executive Officer)in
BoardMichael Linse(Director)inJohn William Raymond(Director)
PartnerBoris Bakech· led
Co-investors137 VenturesAlumni VenturesArctic DigitalAsahi Kasei Corporate Venture CapitalBalerion Space VenturesBanner VC+21 more
Thomas Latterner(Founder)
Co-investorsActon CapitalFJ LabsSeed4SoftTrue Global Ventures
Mixtiles creates magnetic picture frames and wall art products that can be easily repositioned without damaging walls, featuring museum-quality printing and customizable sizes and materials.
ConsumerE-commerceRetail Tech
Eytan Levit(Founder)in
PartnerBoris Bakech· led
Co-investors83NorthGreenfield PartnersKreos Capital
Google Nest manufactures smart home devices including cameras, doorbells, speakers, and thermostats that integrate with Google Home for security, entertainment, and energy management.
ConsumerHardwareIoTMountain View, US
Tony Fadell(Founder)inMatt Rogers(Founder)
Co-investorsDCVC (Data Collective)GV (Google Ventures)Impact America FundKleiner PerkinsLightspeed Venture PartnersPJC+9 more
NEURA Robotics develops cognitive robots equipped with AI and perception capabilities that learn and collaborate with humans in physical environments.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareRoboticsMetzingen, DE
David Reger(CEO and Founder)in
Co-investorsGerman Startups GroupGrazia Equity GmbHHoltzbrinck VenturesHV Capitalimec.xpandPRIMEPULSE SE+5 more
Norbert Health develops multimodal sensing AI and autonomous care technology for healthcare facilities, combining hardware and machine learning to monitor patients and reduce clinical workload.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsBacchus Venture CapitalHCVCKima VenturesLDV Capitalr24Serena+2 more
Procure.ai offers an AI-native procurement automation platform that deploys AI agents across the end-to-end procurement process, including guided buying, intake management, spend analytics, sourcing, supplier management, and purchasing.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSLondon, GB
Konstantin von Bueren(Founder)in
Co-investorsFutury CapitalHeadline
PsiQuantum builds fault-tolerant quantum computers using photonic qubits and semiconductor manufacturing processes.
Deep TechHardwareQuantum ComputingSemiconductorsMoreton Bay, AU
Prof. Terry Rudolph(Co-founder & Chief Architect)Dr. Pete Shadbolt(Co-founder & Chief Scientific Officer)inProf. Mark Thompson(Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer)Jeremy O'Brien(Founder)inVictor Peng(Chief Executive Officer)in
BoardSiraj Khaliq(Director)in
Co-investorsAtomicoBlackbird FoundryBlackbird VenturesCold Start VenturesFOG VenturesFounders Fund+35 more
Refurbed operates an online marketplace for refurbished electronics, where independent refurbishers sell reconditioned devices to consumers with warranty and return guarantees.
Circular EconomyE-commerceMarketplacesVienna, DE
Peter Windischhofer(Founder)inKilian Kaminski(Founder)inJürgen Riedl(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsAcurio VenturesBonsai Partners SGEIC, SACREAS IMPACTO GLOBAL SGEICDIP CapitalEvli Growth PartnersExpon Capital+6 more
Remedee Labs develops medical devices that use endorphin stimulation via wearable bracelets to treat rheumatologic pain conditions and fibromyalgia, primarily marketed in France.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsHCVCPartech VenturesSupernova Invest
Bluetooth software enabling simultaneous multi-device connections.
Co-investorsBalderton CapitalWind Venture
Trouva is an online marketplace that connects shoppers with independent boutiques, offering a curated range of design-led fashion, homeware, gifts, and lifestyle products.
ConsumerE-commerceMarketplaces
Alex Loizou(Cofounder and CTO)
Co-investorsLocalGlobeOctopus Ventures
Unmade provides digital infrastructure and automation software for apparel and sportswear brands to manage customization, small-batch production, and demand-driven manufacturing.
Advanced ManufacturingDeveloper ToolsE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareSaaSLondon, GB
Co-investorsBackedBallpark VenturesFELIX CAPITALLocalGlobeMaersk GrowthOctopus Ventures+3 more
Via operates a microtransit service platform that helps cities improve public transportation by providing flexible routing and on-demand services.
GovTechMobility & TransportationSaaSNew York, US
Daniel Ramot(Executive Officer, Director)inOren Shoval(Director)in
BoardArnon Dinur(Director)in
Co-investors83NorthBosch VenturesBroadscaleEvolution VC PartnersExpansion Venture CapitalFraser McCombs Capital+9 more
Fifteen (Zoov by Fifteen) is a European company providing bike-sharing and long-term bike rental systems for towns and cities, including electric bikes, charging stations, user access apps, an operator control centre, and a data analysis platform.
HardwareIoTMobility & Transportation
Co-investorsRoad VenturesBNP Paribas DéveloppementDaphni
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
GIROPTICGroupAheadLocal HeroesNeuratripAbroodVia
Exits · 3
1 IPOs · 2 acquisitions · showing 2RiskifiedNYSE: RSKDGraphcore Limitedacq. by SoftBank Corp.
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesRiskified · finance.yahoo.com · Aug 12, 2026
Graphcore Limited · graphcore.ai · Jul 31, 2026
NEURA Robotics · finance.yahoo.com · Jun 11, 2026
Centrical · trysignalbase.com · Jun 5, 2026
Impulse Space · finance.yahoo.com · Jun 2, 2026
AMI Labs · techcrunch.com · Mar 10, 2026
Bedrock Robotics · prnewswire.com · Feb 4, 2026
Procure Ai · thesaasnews.com · Nov 27, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has C4 Ventures made?
- C4 Ventures has 33 tracked investments, 3 of which have exited, including 6 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does C4 Ventures invest at?
- C4 Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is C4 Ventures's typical check size?
- C4 Ventures typically writes checks of $500K – $10M.
- What sectors does C4 Ventures focus on?
- C4 Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Enterprise Software, Hardware, Mobility & Transportation, Quantum Computing, Robotics, SaaS, Sector Agnostic, Semiconductors, Space Tech.
- Where is C4 Ventures located?
- C4 Ventures is headquartered in Paris, FR.
- Does C4 Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, C4 Ventures leads investment rounds.
- Who does C4 Ventures co-invest with?
- C4 Ventures most often shares deals with DCVC (Data Collective), Atomico, FJ Labs, among 164 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamL'Entretien HEC avec Pascal Cagni, PCA de Business France et Fondateur de C4 Ventures
HEC Alumni · Pascal Cagni
Penser et Agir par Pascal CAGNI, Fondateur & CEO C4 Ventures
Forbes France · Pascal Cagni
Pourquoi Eric Boustouller, ancien président de Microsoft Europe de l’Ouest, rejoint C4 Ventures
Eric Boustouller · vimeo.com
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Co-investors · 14
FJ Labs is an early-stage investment firm specializing in marketplaces and network-effect businesses, taking an angel-style co-investment approach alongside institutional venture funds worldwide.
Partech is a global venture capital firm supporting founders across multiple continents and investment stages through dedicated teams and funds.
Octopus Ventures is a founder-focused European venture capital firm that backs mission-driven startups across seven core sectors, investing from idea stage through growth with a focus on pre-seed to Series A.
daphni is a venture capital firm that describes its approach as human-driven, community-powered and tech-augmented, backed by a community of over 400 members.
Acurio Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that backs founders from idea to exit, combining investment expertise with operational know-how.
Accel is a venture capital firm that partners with exceptional teams, positioning itself as a first partner to founders globally.
Index Ventures is a venture capital firm that backs founders across industries and geographies, emphasizing the people behind ideas as much as the businesses themselves.
SOSV is a deep tech venture capital firm that makes first-check pre-seed investments and follow-on rounds in startups focused on human and planetary health, providing lab space and hands-on support at its US locations.
IrishAngels is an angel investing network affiliated with the University of Notre Dame, founded in 2012, that invests in early-stage founders and backs them with a 200+ member network of operators, executives, and entrepreneurs.
14W is a venture capital firm that invests in consumer internet, marketplace, ecommerce, consumer packaged goods, and media companies.
Molten Ventures invests in European technology companies across sectors including fintech, AI, climate and quantum, with a portfolio spanning over 100 companies.
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Firms observed investing alongside C4 Ventures, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with C4 Ventures's recorded portfolio.
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