C4 Ventures
Paris, France · Invests in Europe; US; MENA · Website
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Operators backing entrepreneurs building global companies with exceptional people, world-class products, and cutting-edge technology. C4 focuses on deep tech and AI where operational expertise creates meaningful value. The firm believes Europe can compete globally in AI and robotics.
Likely not a fit for
Low-tech consumer plays, marketplaces without defensibility, businesses without clear technological moats. Avoids passive positions where firm cannot add operational value.
How they invest
- Lead or follow
- Usually leads
- Typical decision
- ~1 month
- Warm intro
- Not required
- Involvement
- Takes a board seat
- Fund status
- Actively deploying
- Assets under mgmt
- $100M
- Decision process
- Partnership vote
Partners & team
6 contacts on file
Portfolio
Building the first universal quantum computer, focusing on quantum computing technologies and solutions.
Bedrock Robotics is focused on transforming the construction industry through advanced autonomy and machine intelligence, enabling heavy machinery to operate safely and efficiently in unpredictable environments.
DriveNets provides innovative networking solutions through an AI-powered back-end fabric, enabling service providers to build and manage their networks more efficiently.
Formlabs is a leading manufacturer of 3D printers, specializing in resin-based (SLA) and powder-based (SLS) printing technologies. They provide a range of materials and software solutions for various industries including dental, medical, and engineering.
Graphcore technology lets innovators create the next breakthroughs in artificial intelligence to enhance human potential. We’re optimistic for a future where people live healthier, fairer, more informed, more sustainable lives.
Impulse Space is developing in-space mobility infrastructure to enable efficient transport of payloads across and between orbits, facilitating commercial, civil, and government missions.
Jus Mundi is an AI-powered legal research and productivity platform that provides access to international law and arbitration databases, enhancing legal insights and research capabilities.
NEURA Robotics focuses on developing intelligent robotic solutions that enhance automation and efficiency across various industries.
PsiQuantum is a quantum computing company focused on building the first commercially useful quantum computers.
Riskified utilizes cutting-edge technology, machine learning algorithms, and behavioral analytics to protect against chargebacks, fight ecommerce fraud, and improve customer retention.
Via is India's largest travel network, offering a comprehensive range of travel services including flight bookings, hotel reservations, bus services, and holiday packages. The company operates a B2B model, supporting a vast network of travel agents across the country.
Dastra is a company providing resources and information. Its website is dastra.io, serving as a primary source for relevant information.
Recent activity
- Mar 2026
AMI Labs
Growth · Backer
- Feb 2026
Bedrock Robotics
Series B · Investor
- Nov 2025
Procure AI
Seed · Investor
- Oct 2025
refurbed
Series C · Investor
- Jan 2024
NEURA Robotics
Series A · Lead
C4 Ventures in the news
AlleyWatch
The 15 Largest US Funding Rounds of February 2026
5 months ago
Failory
Top 58 Venture Capital Firms in Paris (2026)
8 months ago
Osborne Clarke
Osborne Clarke advises ProcureAi on £9.8 million seed round
8 months ago
EU-Startups
Carles Reina launches €12.9 million solo GP fund Baobab Ventures to back early-stage AI and robotics startups
9 months ago
EU-Startups
Balnord closes €70 million first round to back frontier and dual-use tech across the Baltic Sea Region
10 months ago
EU-Startups
New VC fund May Ventures launches with over €30 million in capital and an AI-focused mission
11 months ago
EU-Startups
London’s Evantic Capital debuts with €341 million to back B2B AI trailblazers
11 months ago
Pulse 2.0
C4 Ventures: €100 Million Third Fund Launched
11 months ago
Tech.eu
Pillar closes €3.2M to revolutionize financial management for construction companies
11 months ago
Tech.eu
C4 Ventures launches €100M Fund III to back Europe’s next wave of AI and deep tech startups
11 months ago
techfundingnews.com
Alice & Bob, PsiQuantum backer C4 Ventures launches €100M fund to boost Europe’s deeptech and AI startups
11 months ago
Tech.eu
Arago raises $26M to slash AI energy consumption with breakthrough photonic chip
Jul 2025
Sifted
Nvidia challenger Arago raises $26m seed for light-based AI chips
Jul 2025
Sifted
German robotics startup Neura Robotics raises €120m Series B
Jan 2025
Galerie Magazine
Tour a Magnificently Restored 19th-Century Villa on the Shores of Italy’s Lake Como
Oct 2024
Silicon Canals
French startup VoltR gets charged with €4M to recondition old lithium batteries
May 2024
en.ain.ua
Austrian Refurbed raises $57M in Series C funding round
Nov 2023
Newswire.com
UPMEM Raises €7M to Revolutionize AI and Analytics Processing
Sep 2023
World Footwear
Resale platform WeTheNew raises 20 million US dollars
May 2023
FashionNetwork - The World's Fashion Business News
Wethenew raises €20 million from Singular, C4 Ventures and Chalhoub Group
May 2023
Business Insider
A VC firm led by an ex-Apple exec is plotting a third fund this year as it adds a former Microsoft chief as partner
Jan 2022
Artificial Lawyer
NLP-Driven Arbitration Startup Jus Mundi Bags $10m
Sep 2021
EU-Startups
“French startups that have a US presence raise 2.3x more capital”: Interview with Olivier Huez, Partner at VC firm Red River West
Jul 2021
CNBC
Apple's former Europe boss is raising $88 million to invest in start-ups
Jun 2020
sifted.eu
Who will the Covid unicorns be?
Jun 2020
Business Insider
Apple Veterans Raising $90 Million for Europe's C4 Ventures
Jun 2020
SiliconANGLE
Consumer robotics startup Anki goes bust after raising $200M
Apr 2019
Semiconductor Engineering
January ’19 Startup Funding: $100M+ Rounds Abound
Jan 2019
Newswire.com
UPMEM Announces the First Processing In-Memory Chip Accelerating Big Data Applications
Sep 2017
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