JC2 Ventures
Venture capitalMenlo Park · Seed–Series A · 5 people tracked
Investment thesis
JC2 Ventures states a mission to change the world through AI, digitization, and startups. The firm's public messaging emphasizes backing startups working at the intersection of artificial intelligence and digital transformation.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 5 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 18 of 27 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×15Enterprise Software ×11SaaS ×5Cloud Computing ×4Cybersecurity ×4Data & Infrastructure ×3Deep Tech ×2Defense Tech ×2
HQs:United States×9
Investments · 27 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBloom Energy manufactures solid oxide fuel cell systems for onsite power generation at commercial, industrial, and data center facilities.
CleantechEnergyHardware
K.R. Sridhar(Founder, Chairman, and CEO)
Reps provides an enterprise platform that captures "readiness" data to show which people and AI agents are prepared to execute, surfacing what is working and changing to support continuous learning.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of Work
Bhakti Vithalani(Founder & CEO)
ASAPP develops AI software for customer service and contact center operations, including generative AI agents and a customer experience platform.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSNew York, US
Gustavo Sapoznik(Founder)Priya Vijayarajendran(Executive Officer, Director)Jo-Anne Sinclair(Executive Officer)John Chambers(Director)
BoardJames Montgomery(Director)John Doerr(Director)
Avathon develops an AI-powered technology platform for industrial operations that extends the lifespan of critical infrastructure and enables autonomous industrial processes.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply Chain
Balbix provides AI-powered autonomous cybersecurity risk management software for enterprises, offering solutions for third-party vendor risk management, threat exposure management, AI security posture management, and cyber risk quantification.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise Software
Dedrone provides an AI/ML-powered airspace security platform that detects, tracks, identifies, and mitigates unauthorized drone threats while enabling authorized drone operations.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechIoTSterling, US
Ingo Seebach(Executive Officer)Joerg Lamprecht(Executive Officer, Director)William Hite(Executive Officer)
OpenGov builds a unified software platform that local and state governments use to manage operations including budgeting, permitting, infrastructure management, procurement, and tax collection.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaS
Zac Bookman(Co-founder)Nate Levine(Founder)
PeopleReign develops AI-powered technology using natural language processing and machine learning to automate routine business processes for enterprise employees.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSan Jose, US
Dan Turchin(CEO)
BoardJonathan Perl(Director)
Pindrop is a cybersecurity company that delivers identity verification and deepfake detection across voice, video, and digital communications in real time.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareAtlanta, US
Vijay A. Balasubramaniyan(CEO and Co-Founder)Paul JudgeinMustaque AhamadinScott Weiss(Director)
BoardSomesh Dash(Director)
Privoro develops hardware-based security products that protect smartphones from advanced mobile threats using phone-independent capabilities.
CybersecurityDefense TechHardwareChandler, US
James Kavanaugh(Director)David Husband(Executive Officer)Michael F. Fong(Executive Officer, Director)Pankaj Patel(Director)
Quantum Metric provides real-time monitoring, anomaly detection, and root cause analysis for digital experiences across web, mobile, and kiosk platforms.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSMonument, US
Mario Ciabarra(Executive Officer, Director)Jaimie Ciabarra(Executive Officer)
Visionary Group builds, funds, and scales businesses across multiple sectors in the Caribbean, including modular sustainable housing, agriculture and food systems, logistics, and fintech.
Construction TechImpact & Social GoodSector Agnostic
Exits · 3
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioBloom EnergyNYSE: BERubrickNYSE: RBRKSprinklrNYSE: CXM
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesBloom Energy · simplywall.st · Jul 19, 2026
Avathon (spark) · themiddlemarket.com · Jul 17, 2026
Sprinklr · investing.com · Jul 15, 2026
Together AI · techtimes.com · Jul 3, 2026
Arcee AI · venturebeat.com · Apr 17, 2026
Uniphore · inforcapital.com · Apr 8, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does JC2 Ventures invest at?
- JC2 Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does JC2 Ventures focus on?
- JC2 Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, FoodTech, Hardware, Retail Tech, SaaS.
- Where is JC2 Ventures located?
- JC2 Ventures is headquartered in Menlo Park, US.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
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The Path to US VC Funding: Tips from JC2 Ventures Partner Yvette Kanouff
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