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C5 Capital

District of Columbia Founded 2014 Website LinkedIn
Cheque Size$1M to $50M
Stages8
Industries16
Markets6
Stated Portfolio23
Operating Since2014 (12y)

About C5 Capital

C5 Capital is a specialist venture capital firm investing in cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and clean energy sectors. The firm focuses on supporting companies that address critical global challenges, particularly in areas of national security, data protection, and environmental sustainability. C5 Capital emphasizes technology-driven industries, with a strong focus on cybersecurity, secure data platforms, and clean energy innovations. Beyond financial backing, the firm provides operational expertise, global networks, and strategic partnerships to help portfolio companies scale effectively. With offices in Washington, D.C., London, Luxembourg, and Vienna, C5 Capital leverages its international presence to connect portfolio companies with key markets and partners. The firm's investment strategy is focused on building long-term relationships with innovative and resilient founders that share its mission to build a secure future. C5 Capital has been involved in several notable investments, including a $50 million strategic investment in Cassava Technologies to accelerate digital transformation in Africa. Additionally, the firm partnered with Ukraine's Brave1 Accelerator to advance defense innovation, supporting Ukraine's tech startups in developing critical technologies for national defense. C5 Capital's commitment to addressing global security challenges is further demonstrated by its support for IronNet, Inc., providing financing to enable the company's restructuring and continued mission to provide collective security to the U.S. and its allies. Through these initiatives, C5 Capital showcases its dedication to fostering innovation and security across various sectors and regions.

Geographical Focus

United StatesUnited KingdomLuxembourgAustriaAfricaUkraine

Requirements

Companies addressing critical global challenges, Alignment with values of security, sustainability, and innovation, Potential for substantial growth in cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, or clean energy sectors, Technology-driven industries, Innovative and resilient founders

Stated Portfolio23

Google
Diageo
RapidSOS
IronNet Cybersecurity
QinetiQ
Cobham
Serco
Smith & Nephew
Virgin Atlantic Airways
Eversheds Sutherland
WETA
Fairfax County Economic Development Authority
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Rolls-Royce North America Inc.
RSM US LLP
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Dentons US LLP
Metrasens
BalaBit
Cassava TechnologiesCorporate
Brave1 Accelerator
IronNet
Inc.

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