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JC2 Ventures is a purpose-driven venture firm helping global startups scale, grow, and create inclusive jobs for the digital future.
Startups are the future in terms of job creation and gender equality, and as such, we invest in companies and entrepreneurs that are committed to solving today's most pressing problems - such as security and world hunger.
“In teaming with strategic, visionary startups, we hope to create new markets, new jobs, and new possibilities for generations to come.” - John Chambers
Learn more at www.jc2ventures.com
Startups are the future in terms of job creation and gender equality, and as such, we invest in companies and entrepreneurs that are committed to solving today's most pressing problems - such as security and world hunger.
“In teaming with strategic, visionary startups, we hope to create new markets, new jobs, and new possibilities for generations to come.” - John Chambers
Learn more at www.jc2ventures.com
Overview
Location
United States, California, Palo Alto
Employees
1-10
Founded date
2018
Investment Type
Venture Capital
Investment Stage
Series C
Portfolio 32
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| Jul 10, 2026 | Together AI | together.ai | $1.33B | United States |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Visionary Group | visionary.group | ||
| Jul 10, 2026 | Arcee AI | arcee.ai | $24M | United States, Florida, Miami |
| Jul 10, 2026 | PeopleReign | peoplereign.io | United States, California, Mountain View | |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Clockwork.io | clockwork.io | $41.6M | United States, California, Palo Alto |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Avathon | avathon.com | United States, Texas, Austin | |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Reps AI | reps.ai | United States | |
| May 18, 2024 | ASPIRE | aspirefg.com | United States, Texas, Austin | |
| Jun 11, 2023 | Denim | denim.us | United States, District of Columbia, Washington |
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News 11
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| Jun 8, 2023 | Cybersecurity and Military Defense in an Increasingly Digital World | Cybersecurity and Military Defense in an Increasingly Digital World RSA Conference 2023 / April 2023 Cyberwar has forever changed overall warfare planning. New, innovative technology is impacting the battlefield, and pressure is on to g... |
| May 2, 2022 | John Chambers’ JC2 Ventures backs BigSpring, AI-powered work readiness platform | How John Chambers is leading startups through the pandemic. Business Insider Article / Dec 12, 2020 PALO ALTO, Calif. – May 3, 2022 – Today, JC2 Ventures, a purpose-driven venture capital firm founded and led by the former Executive Cha... |
| Apr 1, 2020 | Leadership and Crisis Management During the COVID-19 Outbreak | How John Chambers is leading startups through the pandemic. Business Insider Article / Dec 12, 2020 “In this uncertain environment, one thing remains true: Leadership and strong management can alleviate fear and build confidence” - John... |
| Jan 7, 2020 | Pankaj Patel Joins JC2 Ventures as Partner and Chief Strategy Officer | How John Chambers is leading startups through the pandemic. Business Insider Article / Dec 12, 2020 Pankaj Patel / JC2 Ventures Partner and Chief Strategy Officer PALO ALTO, Calif. – January 7, 2020 – JC2 Ventures, a purpose-driven ven... |
| Jul 9, 2019 | JC2 Ventures expands leadership team with Yvette Kanouff, Partner and Chief Technology Officer | How John Chambers is leading startups through the pandemic. Business Insider Article / Dec 12, 2020 Yvette Kanouff / JC2 Ventures Partner and Chief Technology Officer PALO ALTO, Calif. – July 9, 2019 – JC2 Ventures, a purpose-driven ve... |
| Sep 25, 2018 | A Playbook for Success “CONNECTING THE DOTS" | How John Chambers is leading startups through the pandemic. Business Insider Article / Dec 12, 2020 NEW YORK – September 25, 2018 – For the first time, Silicon Valley visionary John Chambers, former CEO and Executive Chairman of Cisco S... |
| Aug 27, 2018 | Welcome to the JC2 family Rubrik, Inc.! | How John Chambers is leading startups through the pandemic. Business Insider Article / Dec 12, 2020 In just four years, founder and CEO Bipul Sinha has grown the company from $0 to $300 million and has enabled enterprises to use their d... |
| Jun 29, 2018 | We’re excited to announce the latest addition to the JC2 portfolio, Balbix. | How John Chambers is leading startups through the pandemic. Business Insider Article / Dec 12, 2020 Balbix is a #startup at the forefront of the cybersecurity industry, which is a first for us! They are taking a game-changing approach t... |
| Feb 20, 2018 | JC2 Ventures Adds AI Technology Leader SparkCognition to Portfolio | How John Chambers is leading startups through the pandemic. Business Insider Article / Dec 12, 2020 Our latest investment, SparkCognition, is an up-and-coming Austin, TX-based startup that ranked #20 on the CNBC Disruptor 50 list in 201... |
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| Jul 31, 2025 | Cyber risk management firm SAFE raises $70M in Series C round | SAFE, a first and third-party risk management company, has raised $70 million in a Series C funding round led by Avataar Ventures. The fundraise also saw participation from Susquehanna Asia Venture Capital, NextEquity Partners, Prosperity7 ... |
| Jan 16, 2025 | Purpose-built AI hardware: Smart strategies for scaling infrastructure | This article is part of VentureBeat’s special issue, “AI at Scale: From Vision to Viability.” Read more from this special issue here. This article is part of VentureBeat’s special issue, “AI at Scale: From Vision to Viability.” Read more fr... |
| Oct 18, 2024 | The AI Revolution: Navigating New Frontiers in Business and Governance | The world is in the midst of an AI revolution. Companies are racing to harness its power. But with great power comes great responsibility. As organizations dive deeper into artificial intelligence, they face a myriad of challenges. Data qua... |
| Oct 17, 2024 | Avathon Launches the First System-Level Industrial AI platform | Avathon, formerly SparkCognition, relocates headquarters to San Francisco Bay area Avathon, formerly SparkCognition, has unveiled its pioneering AI platform to solve the most urgent industrial challenges, such as maximizing uptime of capita... |
| Sep 24, 2024 | Altimate AI Unleashes DataMates: The Future of Data Teams | In the bustling world of data, speed is king. Altimate AI has just thrown a game-changer into the mix: DataMates. These AI teammates are not just a novelty; they are the lifeblood for data teams striving to keep pace with an ever-growing wo... |
| Sep 24, 2024 | Altimate AI Launches Datamates – AI Teammates for Data Teams | Altimate AI announced the launch of DataMates – AI teammates that work as virtual teammates with data teams to significantly accelerate their work. These AI teammates are collections of AI agents automating tasks in key areas like data tran... |
| Sep 23, 2024 | How agentic AI could improve enterprise data operations | Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More Without good data, AI isn’t going to be as useful as it should be to an enterprise. Managing and optimizing data ... |
| Sep 23, 2024 | Altimate AI Launches Datamates – AI Teammates for Data Teams | Now available to thousands of data professionals who use Altimate AI’s DataPilot platform, the company is backed by John Chambers’ JC2 Ventures and Surface Ventures Altimate AI today announced the launch of DataMates – AI teammates that wor... |
| Jul 30, 2024 | Pindrop: Voice Authentication And Security Company Raises $100 Million | Pindrop (a leader in voice authentication and security) announced it has secured $100 million in debt financing from Hercules Capital. This funding will enable Pindrop to develop its audio, voice further, and AI technologies, enhancing its ... |
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FAQ about JC2 Ventures
When was JC2 Ventures founded?
JC2 Ventures was founded in 2018.
How many startups has JC2 Ventures invested in?
JC2 Ventures has 32 portfolio companies on Parsers VC, among them Together AI, Visionary Group and Arcee AI.
What is the latest news about JC2 Ventures?
Parsers VC has 11 news items about JC2 Ventures, among them “Cybersecurity and Military Defense in an Increasingly Digital World” (Jun 8, 2023) and “John Chambers’ JC2 Ventures backs BigSpring, AI-powered work readiness platform” (May 2, 2022).
What has the press written about JC2 Ventures?
Parsers VC has collected 26 articles mentioning JC2 Ventures, among them “Cyber risk management firm SAFE raises $70M in Series C round” (Jul 31, 2025) and “Purpose-built AI hardware: Smart strategies for scaling infrastructure” (Jan 16, 2025).
Is JC2 Ventures still active?
Yes, JC2 Ventures is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Jul 11, 2026.