What’s the average MRR you look for at seed stage? Our take - there’s no magic number. Every business is unique and benchmarks can be lazy excuses to pass. Show us why your traction matters beyond pilots, with real proof of market fit. If you're not there yet, keep building.

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-november…

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/cunningh…

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-december…

🔮 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 Chris Cunningham: alleywatch.com/2025/01/2025-t…

For the 7th consecutive year C2 Ventures' Chris Cunningham predicts the future via AlleyWatch: alleywatch.com/2025/01/2025-t…. Happy New Year!

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/cunningh…

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/cunningh…

- 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-february…

Sometimes, it’s not about your product-market fit or execution; it’s about proving the scale of your opportunity. Chris Cunningham

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-no…

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.

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/civ-r…

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-septembe…