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.

Matt Olivo

General Partner

35 past transactions

Eskuad

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Eskuad is a developer of a no-code productivity and compliance platform aimed at improving field operations in traditional industries, particularly in areas with unreliable internet service. The platform allows for seamless information entry, data storage, and server synchronization, enabling users to generate reports efficiently through a web interface. With a focus on enhancing the experience for both field operators and managers, Eskuad incorporates AI-enabled features to streamline processes. Its customizable user interface is designed for a distributed workforce, facilitating automated reporting and easy integration with various systems, including data visualization tools and ERP solutions. This comprehensive approach empowers teams to maintain control over operations, improve data quality, and enhance communication between field staff and management, ultimately aiding decision-making and operational efficiency.

Bluejay Finance

Seed Round in 2022
Bluejay Finance is building the first Asia-focused capital-efficient protocol for multi-currency stablecoins. The aim is to mirror the foreign exchange market in the fiat world onto the blockchain, in order to accelerate financial inclusion and access to DeFi for all users and businesses. Bluejay Finance allows stablecoins to be provided, with deep liquidity backing directly from a DAO through protocol-owned liquidity. We designed our protocol this way in order to tackle one of the biggest challenges of building stablecoins for non-dominant currencies (e.g., USD, Euro), which is bootstrapping liquidity. Some key elements of our designs: 1. Bonding mechanism to fund stablecoin minting 2. Protocol-owned liquidity to back stablecoins 3. Stabilizer bonds for bringing stablecoins to peg

Noteworthy AI

Seed Round in 2022
Climate change creates new risks for electric utilities. From more frequent and intense storms to droughts that create wildfire-friendly conditions, it’s now more critical than ever for these companies to enact mitigation measures that account for these risks. One mitigation is the proactive inspection and inventory of grid assets at-scale, usually by piloting aerial drone missions to collect imagery and video on each asset. While these methods have proven to increase both grid safety and resiliency, most are employed on the transmission grid but not on the distribution grid. This is because, compared to transmission grid assets, distribution grid assets are too numerous, too geographically dispersed, are often located in densely populated areas, and the aerial view is often obscured by vegetation for much of the year. This makes piloting drone inspection missions over distribution grid assets extremely difficult. Yet, 90% of power outages occur on the distribution grid and there are cases of faulty distribution grid equipment sparking wildfires, such as the recent Silverado Fire in Southern California. Noteworthy AI solves this problem by ensuring that distribution grid assets are adequately inspected and monitored. Our solution combines hardware at the Edge and software in the Cloud to help electric utilities inspect and inventory distribution grid assets at scale. Our Edge hardware mounts directly on electric utility fleet vehicles (e.g. repair trucks) and uses proprietary computer vision to inspect and inventory distribution poles and their components with no impact on crew duties. Results are sent to our Cloud software in real-time. This converts non-productive fleet vehicle travel time into active inspection and monitoring at a low cost, enabling electric utilities to reap grid resiliency and safety benefits on the distribution grid as well.

Steelhead Technologies

Seed Round in 2022
STEELHEAD is an Industry 4.0 Manufacturing Execution System leveraging artificial intelligence and advanced computing to increase the throughput of high mix rate, process-based manufacturing facilities while providing a powerful digital environment for plant operations. Steelhead employs cutting edge solver technologies to automate and optimize plant scheduling, simultaneously reducing management burden and improving plant performance. A web based digital ecosystem enables live dashboards, powerful operator task instruction, seamless schedule adjustments, customer portals, and unmatched quality tools.

Olive

Seed Round in 2022
Olive Technologies, Inc. is a Vancouver-based company that specializes in developing vendor selection software aimed at facilitating collaboration and streamlining digital transformation for teams. Founded in 2018, the company provides a platform that replaces traditional manual evaluation methods, such as spreadsheets and meetings, with a more efficient, centralized solution. This platform allows buyers to easily assess technology options, while enabling vendors to promote their offerings and generate leads. Additionally, consultants can leverage the system to build trust with clients and enhance collaboration. By simplifying the enterprise software buying process, Olive Technologies helps organizations make informed decisions more quickly.

Moonwell

Seed Round in 2022
Moonwell is a decentralized financial platform that operates an open lending and borrowing protocol on the Moonbeam and Moonriver networks. It provides users with a digital financing facility that emphasizes security and flexibility. The platform allows individuals to engage in lending and borrowing without the burden of monthly payments or additional fees, thereby simplifying access to decentralized finance. Moonwell aims to enhance user experience by offering various funding options tailored to the needs of its users.

Salad Ventures

Initial Coin Offering in 2022
Salad Ventures is a developer focused on creating decentralized online games and building ecosystems within the Web 3.0 landscape. By integrating elements of online gaming, decentralized finance, and community governance, the company aims to enhance the play-to-earn model. Salad Ventures designs plug-and-play applications and games that leverage blockchain technology, enabling gamers to compete for larger rewards while fostering a sense of community and collaboration. Through its innovative approach, Salad Ventures seeks to unlock new opportunities in the evolving digital economy.

Colexion

Seed Round in 2022
Colexion is the most premium blockchain-based NFT marketplace to discover and buy exclusive digital collectibles of megastars curated by top crypto artists.

Pocket Inc.

Venture Round in 2022
Pocket Inc. is a software development company based in Tampa, Florida, founded in 2017. It specializes in creating software development kits (SDKs) for blockchain and decentralized application (DApp) developers. The company offers a decentralized infrastructure that simplifies the development process for peer-to-peer applications, allowing developers to connect easily to various blockchains. Its Pocket Developer Plugin provides a single interface for accessing blockchain networks, enabling users to create custom plugins that streamline interactions with the underlying technology. This approach aims to enhance accessibility and efficiency for developers working with blockchain technology, ultimately facilitating the growth and adoption of cryptocurrencies.

Armilla AI

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Armilla AI is a governance platform that enables algorithmic accountability to drive ethical decisions with transparency. The platform utilizes algorithmic accountability for tracking and governance and allows models to be tested in a matter of hours, vetting both the models themselves and the underlying datasets, helping clients by providing continuous monitoring of ongoing performance, accuracy, and algorithmic accountability by detecting errors.

OmniX labs

Seed Round in 2021
OmniX Labs is a New York-based company that specializes in a subscription-based machine vision platform designed to enhance business operations and customer experiences through image recognition technology. Founded in 2017, the platform allows companies across various industries, including advertising, automotive, and retail, to integrate trained models for analyzing visual data. By synthesizing physical interactions, OmniX Labs' platform helps businesses predict and optimize their performance, enabling them to make informed decisions based on insights derived from captured moments.

Koffie Labs

Seed Round in 2021
Provider of transportation insurance services intended to offer instant quotes, transparent policies and no paperwork. The company uses artificial intelligence technology to provide competitive insurance rates to fleet owners, enabling clients across the logistics, insurance and auto industries to run their operations safely and efficiently.

Beam Organics

Series A in 2021
Beam Organics Inc is a wellness brand that specializes in manufacturing cannabidiol-infused products designed to promote athletic recovery, overall wellness, and restful sleep. Established in 2018 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company offers a diverse range of THC-free CBD products, including tinctures, salves, and oil droppers. Beam Organics focuses on providing consumers with innovative solutions for their health needs through its carefully formulated products.

Medmo

Seed Round in 2021
Medmo, Inc. operates in the healthcare technology industry. The company offers online booking and pricing details of medical tests. Medmo, Inc. was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Lewes, Delaware.

Kambr

Seed Round in 2021
Kambr Inc., founded in 2019 and based in Amsterdam, New York, provides advisory and software solutions tailored for the airline industry. The company aims to assist airlines in optimizing their commercial processes and increasing revenues through automation, insights, and intelligence. Kambr's name is inspired by "camber," referring to the wing shape that generates lift in flight. By establishing distinct units focused on Advisory, Media, and Solutions, Kambr seeks to drive thought leadership and enhance demand management within the aviation sector.

Blutag

Seed Round in 2021
Blutag Inc., founded in 2015 and based in New York, specializes in providing online applications that facilitate voice shopping experiences for retailers and brands. The company focuses on developing a cloud-based platform that enables retailers to create branded voice assistants without the need for coding. This technology allows consumers to easily search and browse product catalogs using simple voice commands, enhancing the shopping experience. With over 20 years of combined expertise in eCommerce and advanced technology, Blutag aims to help retailers connect with their customers through innovative voice-first solutions.

Driver Technologies

Venture Round in 2021
Driver is a hardware-free mobile app that allows users to video record their trip while receiving alerts when they are at risk of hitting another car or pedestrian, drifting out of their lane, falling asleep or getting too distracted - all for free. The app will also enable users to control their phone with their voice in order to enable safe consumption of original and partnership-based: entertainment, news, communications, traffic and augmented reality navigation.

Driver Technologies

Seed Round in 2020
Driver is a hardware-free mobile app that allows users to video record their trip while receiving alerts when they are at risk of hitting another car or pedestrian, drifting out of their lane, falling asleep or getting too distracted - all for free. The app will also enable users to control their phone with their voice in order to enable safe consumption of original and partnership-based: entertainment, news, communications, traffic and augmented reality navigation.

Tarform

Seed Round in 2020
Tarform Motorcycles AB focuses on developing fully electric, zero-emission motorcycles that emphasize sustainability and smart technology. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Nybro, Sweden, with an office in Brooklyn, New York, the company aims to redefine two-wheeled transport by utilizing sustainable materials and advanced manufacturing techniques. Tarform's motorcycles are equipped with a digitally integrated smart system that enhances the riding experience by monitoring vehicle health and alerting riders to maintenance issues through a mobile application, which can also facilitate appointment bookings. The company has introduced two variants of its premium electric motorcycles, combining innovative design with clean technology to promote safety and affordability.

Hank

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Developer of a virtual connection platform designed to create connections and a community for retired adults. The company's platform is made up of active older adults looking to meet people, learn new things, and pursue old passions, enabling older people to meet new individuals with similar interests, host events, and get together.

Koffie Labs

Seed Round in 2020
Provider of transportation insurance services intended to offer instant quotes, transparent policies and no paperwork. The company uses artificial intelligence technology to provide competitive insurance rates to fleet owners, enabling clients across the logistics, insurance and auto industries to run their operations safely and efficiently.

Boostr

Series A in 2020
Boostr, Inc. is a developer of a customer relationship management (CRM) platform tailored for media and advertising companies. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Los Gatos, California, with an additional office in New York, the company offers a comprehensive CRM solution that facilitates advertising sales management, revenue tracking, and client relationship management. Boostr's platform includes features for forecasting, delivery pacing, pipeline management, and sales activity monitoring, enabling users to streamline their advertising processes and improve profitability. The system provides notifications for ad campaign delivery pacing and automates various workflow tasks, allowing clients to effectively manage their revenue leads and sales activities across both direct and indirect channels.

Somatic

Seed Round in 2020
Somatic is a company based in New York, founded in 2017, that specializes in providing robotic cleaning services for commercial bathrooms. Its innovative robots are designed to efficiently clean restrooms in office buildings by spraying and wiping down surfaces. These robots are equipped with advanced capabilities, including the ability to open doors and navigate elevators, which allows for a seamless cleaning process. By automating restroom maintenance, Somatic enables clients to significantly reduce cleaning costs and improve staff retention while enhancing overall hygiene standards in commercial spaces.

Otari

Pre Seed Round in 2019
The world's most advanced exercise mat that unlocks studio quality feedback for bodyweight workouts at home.

Beam Organics

Seed Round in 2019
Beam Organics Inc is a wellness brand that specializes in manufacturing cannabidiol-infused products designed to promote athletic recovery, overall wellness, and restful sleep. Established in 2018 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company offers a diverse range of THC-free CBD products, including tinctures, salves, and oil droppers. Beam Organics focuses on providing consumers with innovative solutions for their health needs through its carefully formulated products.

Paladin

Seed Round in 2019
Paladin is a legal technology company founded in 2015 and based in New York, USA. The firm has developed a platform that connects attorneys with vetted pro bono opportunities, allowing legal professionals to engage in cases that align with their passions. By streamlining the process of creating, distributing, and managing pro bono matters, Paladin enables law firms, bar associations, and corporations to enhance their service delivery to low-income individuals. Additionally, the platform facilitates the tracking of lawyers' contributions and captures impact data, highlighting the positive effects of their efforts. Through its services, Paladin aims to enhance pro bono participation and support the legal community in addressing access to justice.

OmniX labs

Pre Seed Round in 2019
OmniX Labs is a New York-based company that specializes in a subscription-based machine vision platform designed to enhance business operations and customer experiences through image recognition technology. Founded in 2017, the platform allows companies across various industries, including advertising, automotive, and retail, to integrate trained models for analyzing visual data. By synthesizing physical interactions, OmniX Labs' platform helps businesses predict and optimize their performance, enabling them to make informed decisions based on insights derived from captured moments.

Magellan AI

Seed Round in 2019
Magellan is a developer of a data and analytics platform used to analyze podcasts and organize the data. Its platform uses a proprietary, machine learning-powered system that enables both podcast advertisers and content publishers to analyze and organizes the podcast data for use.

Paladin

Venture Round in 2018
Paladin is a legal technology company founded in 2015 and based in New York, USA. The firm has developed a platform that connects attorneys with vetted pro bono opportunities, allowing legal professionals to engage in cases that align with their passions. By streamlining the process of creating, distributing, and managing pro bono matters, Paladin enables law firms, bar associations, and corporations to enhance their service delivery to low-income individuals. Additionally, the platform facilitates the tracking of lawyers' contributions and captures impact data, highlighting the positive effects of their efforts. Through its services, Paladin aims to enhance pro bono participation and support the legal community in addressing access to justice.

Advisr

Angel Round in 2018
The Advisr smart business platform was created to help sales organizations gain efficiency in their sales process through technology. Too much time is spent chasing down information, getting input from different players within the organization, providing inconsistent pricing, and worst of all…orders that don’t leverage your entire product portfolio. Advisr enables your sales team to sell smarter, sell faster, and increase volume; all while delivering the consistent brand message and look you desire. Every time.

Narrative

Seed Round in 2017
Narrative I/O, Inc., develops software platform. The company offers data streaming, data acquisition, data monetization. Furthermore, Narrative I/O, Inc., also provides solutions by competitive intelligence, customer data enrichment, identity resolution, business intelligence, marketing, data engineering, data science, product management, sales and legal & compliances. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in New York, New York.

Animatic

Angel Round in 2016
Developer of a multimedia application designed to create software animations on iOS and Android. The company's application contains various tools and its features are designed in an intuitive way for creating hand-drawn animations that can be exported and can unlock the natural creativity within students, enabling students to learn with animation and access tools that inject fun into their learning experience.

MonetaGo

Seed Round in 2016
MonetaGo Inc. is a financial technology provider based in New York, specializing in blockchain-based solutions for financial institutions. Established in 2014, the company focuses on creating networks that enhance workflow efficiency while reducing errors and fraud. Since launching its services in March 2018, MonetaGo has formed partnerships with notable organizations such as SWIFT, the Reserve Bank of India, HSBC, and Citi. The company aims to address the complexities of the global financial ecosystem, which often relies on outdated methods like Excel and fax, by offering innovative tools that streamline processes. MonetaGo's initial offerings are designed to support underserved micro, small, and medium-sized businesses, allowing banks to expand their lending capabilities. With a significant total addressable market, the company is positioned for substantial growth, projecting potential revenues in the hundreds of millions as it continues to develop additional products and expand its reach across various regions, including EMEA, APAC, and the United States.

MonetaGo

Angel Round in 2015
MonetaGo Inc. is a financial technology provider based in New York, specializing in blockchain-based solutions for financial institutions. Established in 2014, the company focuses on creating networks that enhance workflow efficiency while reducing errors and fraud. Since launching its services in March 2018, MonetaGo has formed partnerships with notable organizations such as SWIFT, the Reserve Bank of India, HSBC, and Citi. The company aims to address the complexities of the global financial ecosystem, which often relies on outdated methods like Excel and fax, by offering innovative tools that streamline processes. MonetaGo's initial offerings are designed to support underserved micro, small, and medium-sized businesses, allowing banks to expand their lending capabilities. With a significant total addressable market, the company is positioned for substantial growth, projecting potential revenues in the hundreds of millions as it continues to develop additional products and expand its reach across various regions, including EMEA, APAC, and the United States.
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