Last updated 2026-06-18
Portfolio
4
in our dataset
Rounds participated
4
Rounds led
0
Rounds' value
$258.0M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
Seed, B Round, A Round, D Round, E Round, C Round, Pre-Seed
About
C4 Ventures is an European Venture firm led by former Apple and Microsoft executives, a team of business operators backing ambitious tech entrepreneurs with capital and much more. C4 Ventures supports entrepreneurs as lead investor in Early-stage companies and smart co-investor in Growth-stage companies. Its strategy is based on its expertise in three major themes: Smart Hardware, Future of Commerce and Future of Work. Its leaders believe in transformational technology at the service of business, society and our planet. More than an investor, C4 Ventures strives to create value through deep understanding, strong involvement, and concrete operational support, notably companies’ development in Europe.
Portfolio · 4
Investment activity
1 portfolio exit on record.
Portfolio by sector
Health Tech & Life Sciences1
Cyber Security1
Automotive & Mobility Technologies1
Business Software1
Education & Knowledge Technologies1
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.
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External links
| Website | c4v.com/ |
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| linkedin.com/company/4805783 |
Identifiers & details
| Founded | 2014 |
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Radar intelligence
Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | c4v.com |
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