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We’re backing Shelfmark, whose AI helps manufacturers catch defects, cut waste, and give production lines a memory.
Dirty, dull, dangerous. Exactly our kind of investment.
Why we invested: c2ventures.co/post/why-we-in…
What do you think? Will we be right in 2026?
Thanks to @relevanzpr and @AlleyWatch for 8 years of predictions.
Thanks to @AlleyWatch! For the 8th consecutive year, C2 Ventures' @C2cunningham predicts tech's future in 2026: alleywatch.com/2026/01/16175…
Public markets want strong tech cos.
Late-stage VCs? Still underwater.
Now we’re inflating an AI bubble before the last one’s cleared.
Deja vu, anyone?
c2v.substack.com/p/c2v-septe…
Big milestone for Civ Robotics: $7.5M raised to modernize renewable energy construction. Proud early backers via our 2019 C2V I fund: solarbuildermag.com/projects…
At our recent LP & Founder Day, we were reminded how deeply AI is woven into our portfolio companies as supporting tools, not standalone products. That's why we back founders applying it where it actually matters. On the factory floor, in the field, inside complex B2B workflows.
Latest newsletter drop explaining our thoughts on AI in the dirty, dull, and dangerous sectors: c2v.substack.com/p/c2v-may-n…
With headlines buzzing, it’s easy and also natural to feel overwhelmed. Remember: markets eventually correct, and while trends shift. It’s crucial for founders to practice patience and not panic while digesting information.
At C2 Ventures, we’ve never chased the hype. Instead, we double down on the industries that keep the economy moving. c2v.substack.com/p/c2v-march…
Sometimes, it’s not about your product-market fit or execution; it’s about proving the scale of your opportunity. @C2cunningham
- Later-stage $$ still tight—early-stage heating up
- AI hype vs. real differentiation
- Founders: focus on fundamentals, not just funding
Oh, and we made a new investment, Gripp.
Full read: c2v.substack.com/p/c2v-febru…
Our resolution for shorter newsletters? Already failing.
We reviewed 2024’s venture landscape—it turns out it really depended on where you played. Early-stage? Strong. Late-stage? Frozen. Exits? Low volume, but high prices = seller’s market. So why the liquidity crunch? 👇
Hint: It’s not rates, IPOs, or M&A regs. More likely, late-stage funds don’t want to sell at deep losses.
Full breakdown in this month’s ‘Notes from the Trenches.’ c2v.substack.com/p/c2v-janua…
We focus on the 'Dirty, Dull, and Dangerous' industries—boring but essential. Roads, grids, bathrooms, dentists—they're recession-resistant, massive TAMs, but no innovation for decades.
Legacy meets opportunity. That’s our sweet spot. linkedin.com/posts/cunningha…
Kicking off the year with a crucial sales tip: Learn the power of politely saying 'no.' It's key to streamlining your process and focusing on high-impact opportunities. linkedin.com/posts/cunningha…
C2 Ventures retweeted
For the 7th consecutive year @C2_Ventures' @C2cunningham predicts the future via @AlleyWatch: alleywatch.com/2025/01/2025-…. Happy New Year!
C2 Ventures retweeted
🔮 2025 Tech Predictions Alert:
· 20%+ reduction in engineering jobs due to AI
· EVs dominate globally (sorry, Detroit)
· GenAI spending mirrors dot-com era
See all 10 bold predictions from @C2cunningham:
alleywatch.com/2025/01/2025-…
2025 C2V Predictions. Give it a read, share your thoughts, and let us know which prediction resonates (or surprises) you the most.
c2v.substack.com/p/c2v-decem…
Great investors on your cap table are invaluable, even if it means navigating tough conversations with existing investors. While some founders work to welcome new investors, others hesitate and risk missing out on opportunities. linkedin.com/posts/cunningha…
November Notes From The Trenches is out, and this month, we’re diving into robotics, celebrating the quirkiest deal submissions, and sharing insights on shifting VC trends. c2v.substack.com/p/c2v-novem…