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C4 Ventures
C4 Ventures is operators backing entrepreneurs, crafting global companies with European soul. The firm has backed 57 companies including 16 unicorns, with...
Overview
C4 Ventures is operators backing entrepreneurs, crafting global companies with European soul. The firm has backed 57 companies including 16 unicorns, with 4B€ raised post C4 entry, 21 exits and 2 IPOs.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
2014
Location
Region
Europe
Country
France
City
Paris
Corporate office
Paris, France
Additional offices
London, United Kingdom
Principals
Pascal Cagni
Founder & General Partner
Michel Sassano
General Partner
Boris Bakech
General Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at C4 Ventures?
Founder Pascal Cagni and General Partners Michel Sassano and Boris Bakech jointly make investment decisions. Cagni built his career as Apple's general manager for Europe, Middle East, India, and Africa, while Sassano held senior product and operations roles at Apple and Nokia. Bakech contributes venture capital and growth equity experience from previous firms.
What is C4 Ventures' investment thesis?
The firm targets early-stage European startups where hardware and software converge. C4 Ventures believes products that combine physical devices with intelligent software create deeper competitive moats than pure software plays. Investments span smart hardware, enterprise software, AI, digital health, and mobility.
Where does C4 Ventures source its deals?
Deal flow comes primarily through the firm's operator networks across Europe and Silicon Valley. Pascal Cagni's 12-year tenure as Apple's top executive in Europe and his ongoing board roles give C4 Ventures access to founders and co-investors that many generalist European funds do not see.
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