C4 Ventures

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Portfolio · 7

Arigo

AI-powered tool that automates shelf management, from planogram building to day-to-day optimization, leading directly to increased sales.

1 round $26.0M committed Latest: 2025-07

Centrical

A real-time performance management, microlearning, gamification, coaching and voice of the employee platform that inspires and personally guides frontline employee success.

1 round $32.0M committed Latest: 2021-03

Via

Via is a technology company that provides software and operations to improve public transportation networks.

Led ★ 2 rounds $300.0M committed Latest: 2020-03

DriveNets

A leader in high-scale networking solutions for AI infrastructure and service providers.

Led ★ 2 rounds $117.0M committed Latest: 2019-07

Wi-Charge

Developer of long-range wireless power solutions using infrared light.

Led ★ 1 round $14.0M committed Latest: 2019-05

Riskified

Riskified is a publicly traded company that provides software as a service (SaaS) fraud and chargeback prevention technology.

1 round $33.0M committed Latest: 2017-06

Formlabs Inc.

Formlabs is a 3D printing technology developer and manufacturer.

1 round $35.0M committed Latest: 2016-08

Investment activity

1 portfolio exit on record.

Q&A

What is C4 Ventures' investment focus?

C4 Ventures, led by former Apple and Microsoft executives, focuses on three major themes: Smart Hardware, Future of Commerce, and Future of Work. They support entrepreneurs as lead investors in early-stage companies and smart co-investors in growth-stage companies.

When was C4 Ventures founded and where is it headquartered?

C4 Ventures was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Paris, France.

Can you name some notable portfolio companies of C4 Ventures?

C4 Ventures' portfolio includes companies such as DriveNets, which provides cloud-native networking solutions, and Centrical, an enterprise gamification app provider.

Has C4 Ventures had any notable exits?

Yes, C4 Ventures had an exit with Riskified, a fraud management software company for online retailers, which went public in July 2021 with a valuation of $3.3 billion on the NYSE.

What investment stages does C4 Ventures typically participate in?

C4 Ventures invests across various stages, including Pre-Seed, Seed, A Round, B Round, C Round, D Round, and E Round.

Who are the founding partners of C4 Ventures?

The founding partners of C4 Ventures are Boris Bakech, who serves as Co-founder & Managing Partner, and Pascal Cagni, who is a Founding Partner.

In which sectors has C4 Ventures made investments?

C4 Ventures has made investments in sectors such as Health Tech & Life Sciences, Cyber Security, Automotive & Mobility Technologies, Business Software, and Education & Knowledge Technologies.