A Greenwich-based early-stage venture capital manager that invests in what they describe as 'dirty, dull, and dangerous verticals'.

C2 Ventures

The first two years of a startup's life are tough. To survive and thrive, you want hands-on, head down, get shit done investors and advisors on your side. 

That's what makes C2 Ventures different: We don't just invest, we work beside you.

We believe the delta between first-time founders and institutional capital is too wide. Founders need a middle layer of support to help them drive their business forward, and avoid classic mistakes. 

 C2 Ventures is the industry's first operator-run, early-stage investment platform. 

We only invest in businesses we understand, and surround you with other founders, builders and operators uniquely positioned to help you succeed.

💸  Invested: Beam, Boostr, Civ Robotics, Driver, Hank, Kambr, Koffie, Magellan Ai, Otari, Paladin, Rens, Somatic, StepOne Tech & Tarform 

We’re pleased to announce our latest investment from our main seed fund, C2V Capital Partners II, in the construction SaaS company Digital Iron. 

This investment aligns perfectly with C2 Ventures' focus on productivity solutions for traditional industries. 

Digital Iron tackles a major pain point: inefficient equipment maintenance in heavy construction.

Key Challenges:
1. Time-consuming troubleshooting due to bulky manuals and slow manufacturer support.

2. Aging workforce with difficulty finding qualified replacements.

3. Untapped revenue from proactive parts sales and replacements (estimated at 55% of equipment cost over its lifetime).

Digital Iron's Solution:
1. Unifies equipment manuals, CRM data, and customer systems into a central hub with a natural language interface powered by generative AI.

2. Streamlines parts sourcing by automatically checking dealer inventory and suppliers for availability, pricing, and lead time.

3. Analyzes equipment usage data to predict component replacements, allowing dealers to proactively suggest parts and capture additional revenue.

C2 Ventures believes Digital Iron is poised to significantly improve efficiency and profitability for heavy equipment dealers in the booming construction sector.

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I know the hustle is ingrained in our founder mentality, but taking breaks is not a sign of weakness. It’s a strategic move for long-term success.

This summer, unplug, reset, and do things that bring you joy. Give yourself the space to recharge.

If you have a strong team in place, they can hold down the fort while you’re away. 

You’ll return with renewed motivation, fresh ideas, and a sharper focus.

#founders #startup #founder

Cracker of a chat with Howard Holton, COO of GigaOm on the "Discovering Disruptions in Tech" podcast, link in the comments. We dove deep into topics like how enterprises should be making important IT decisions, William Shatner, and the amount of Eiffel Towers in the US (it's more than you think).

We discussed the often-dreaded #RFP process, a fan favourite of mine and clearly Howard and I both have battle scars from those in the past

Check out the full episode in the comments to learn more about making better IT decisions, and why Shatner is a ledge.

#Tech #Innovation #thoughtleadership

Chris Cunningham was invited to chat with Joel Palathinkal, Ph.D on his podcast about all things venture.  

Check it out!

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#vc #podcast #startup #founders

🌟 AMP UP 2024 Awards Ceremony Recap is Here! 
Missed the event? No problem! Catch up on all the highlights from Boostr's AMP UP 2024 Awards Ceremony. Discover how we set new benchmarks in media innovation and celebrate the trailblazers driving the industry forward. Check the award winners: https://bit.ly/3VnqbUt. Congratulations again!

#AMPUP2024 #BoostrEvents #MediaInnovation #AwardWinners

✨ 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗶𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 $𝟰.𝟮𝟱𝗠 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝗳𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀🎯

𝗜𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰, 🕬 The premier platform for digitizing the electrical🔌industry, Condoit, announced recently that it closed a💰 $4.25 million seed round. The money will be utilized to boost customer success and support, grow the company's nationwide sales📈 team, expedite product development, and satisfy the market's increasing #demand. The goal of the Condoit platform is to save time and #money on labor by streamlining procedures for field-based electrical contractors. With Condoit's "#SaaS for #electricians" solution, electrical firms and their network of building owners, facility🏭 managers, and subcontractor companies can exchange important data and work together in real-time on projects.  Leading global wire and cable manufacturer Southwire Company made a strategic investment in the company, which helped it close an oversubscribed $4.25 million💸 round led by The Westly Group (Tesla, Procore). Other investors included Fontinalis Partners (Lyft, Postmates), Navitas Capital (PlanGrid, Matterport), C2 Ventures, Studio Management, and Overline. 

𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 👉: https://bit.ly/3UyzY8w

#Condoit #Southwire #TheWestlyGroup #FontinalisPartners #NavitasCapital #C2Ventures #StudioManagement #Overline #prophecymarketinsights

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