Chris Cunningham
InvestorCo-Founder at C2 Ventures
New York, New York
Writes $100K β $500K checks Β· typically $500K
About
Co-founder of C2 Ventures and a longtime tech founder and operator with over 20 years of experience, having co-founded appssavvy and grown it to $70M in revenue before moving into angel investing. He hosts the Superpowers podcast and C2V's In the Trenches series, and is an LP in Bowery Capital and Techstars.
ContactΒ· published on Chris's own website
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareRoboticsSaaS
Experience
- C2 VenturesFounder / Managing Partnercurrent2014 β presentGreater New York City Area
- Superpowers PodcastPodcastercurrent2019 β presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
- Cornell TechCo Chair and Mentor2017 β 2024New York City Metropolitan Area
- BUILDBoard Member - NYC2017 β 2021New York City Metropolitan Area
- Bowery CapitalLimited Partner2014 β 2020New York City Metropolitan Area
- UnacastPresident2016 β 2018New York City Metropolitan Area
- ironSourceVice President2014 β 2016Greater New York City Area
- The Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC)Advisor2012 β 2014Greater Boston
- CNBC and Bloomberg TVExpert commentator2008 β 2014New York City Metropolitan Area
- appssavvyFounder and CEO2008 β 2014New York City
- Webs.com (acquired by Vistaprint 2011 $117MM)Vice President of Revenue and Partnerships2006 β 2008New York City
- Bolt MediaSenior Vice President of Sales2002 β 2006
- MusicVisionSenior Account Executive2000 β 2001
- JJC Global Sports and EntertainmentCo Founder President1997 β 1999Charlotte Metro
Skills & more
Leadership25Management27Strategy13Relationship Building2Information Technology17Software as a Service (SaaS)14Search Engine Marketing (SEM)9Online Advertising99Advertising99Digital Strategy52Digital Media51Social Media68
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EntrepreneurshipStrategic PartnershipsNew MediaMobile DevicesGlobal StrategyDigital MarketingMarketingSocial Media MarketingSalesStart-upsInteractive MarketingAnalyticsLanguages English Β· Finnish
From Chris's professional profile.
Colleagues at C2 Ventures
Network7
Amy NauiokasScout
Founder, Group CEO and General Partner at Anthemis Venture
Esther DysonScout
Investor at Blue Tulip Ventures
Alex Lines
Investor at Notation Capital
Mike Asem
Founding Partner at M25
Sandy Cass
Managing Partner at Red Swan Ventures
Yotis Tonnelier
Managing Partner at YOBE Ventures
Zamir Shukho
General Partner at Vibranium.VC
Investors connected to Chris in public investor directories β a warm-intro map.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Chris Cunningham?
- Co-founder of C2 Ventures and a longtime tech founder and operator with over 20 years of experience, having co-founded appssavvy and grown it to $70M in revenue before moving into angel investing. He hosts the Superpowers podcast and C2V's In the Trenches series, and is an LP in Bowery Capital and Techstars.
- Where does Chris Cunningham work?
- Chris Cunningham is Co-Founder at C2 Ventures.
- What does Chris Cunningham invest in?
- Chris Cunningham invests in AI & Machine Learning, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Hardware, Robotics, SaaS.
- What check size does Chris Cunningham write?
- Chris Cunningham typically writes checks of $100K β $500K.
- Where did Chris Cunningham go to school?
- Chris Cunningham studied at University of North Carolina at Greensboro (BA, Economics).
Founder mafias
Build mafia4
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
ironSource mafia4
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro mafia4
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Bowery Capital mafia3
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
C2 Ventures mafia2
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended University of North Carolina at Greensboro19
Emily BaxterExecutive Assistant at JMI EquityAubrey BlanchetteExecutive Assistant at JMI EquityDries BuytaertFounder of Acquia & Drupal at Underscore VCMads JensenSenior Associate at ManchesterStory Group, LLCKyle MountsPartner and CIO at Aero X VenturesShannon CzimskeySenior Financial Accountant at Sante Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at Cornell Tech30
Micah RosenbloomGeneral Partner at Founder CollectiveAlexi Nazem, MDGeneral Partner at AlleyCorpAniq RahmanManaging Partner at Vast VenturesPeggy KoenigSpecial Advisor at Data Point CapitalAaron HolidayCo-Founder, Managing Partner at 645 VenturesStephen LangDesigner at 645 Ventures
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Also worked at Bowery Capital17
Shashank SaxenaInvestor at Sierra VenturesEliza ChamberlainSenior Associate at Jump CapitalThomas MaranoAssociate, US at RTP GlobalKevin ZhangPartner at Bain Capital VenturesAllison PickensSolo GP Investor at Allison Pickens VenturesEvan GanzPrincipal at Constellation Technology Ventures
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Also worked at ironSource12
Yoram SnirPartner at 83NorthElie WurtmanCo-Founder & Managing Partner at PICO Venture PartnersTamir CarmiVenture Partner at PICO Venture PartnersDaniel ShinarCEO at ClaltechEylon AvivPartner at Collider VenturesYuval ReismanCEO at Atitlan Asset Management
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Also worked at The Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC)8
Isaac OlowolafeGeneral Partner at BKR CapitalRandall CrowderAdviser at TEXO VenturesSama JashnaniManager β Marketing at Ankur CapitalCarlo CiscoScout at Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)George Burnett IIIVenture Partner at Greatscale VenturesJay DahalInvestor at Rally Cap Ventures
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