Apple veterans raising $90 million for Europe's C4 Ventures - Business Insider

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These former Apple execs have a track record of spotting unicorns. They've identified 3 post-crisis startup themes for a new $90 million fund.

A cabal of former Apple executives is behind C4 Ventures, a European venture capital fund with a track record of spotting unicorns. to invest in startups that survive and adapt to the COVID-19 crisis.

Investors have committed €40 million to C4's second fund so far, which has six startups in its portfolio already including UK homeware startup Trouva and French bike-sharing service Zoov. Around the time he left, Cagni began exploring startup investments, taking an angel investment punt on Nest Labs, the smart home startup founded by fellow ex-Apple exec Tony Fadell.

These are fairly broad filters, with Cagni giving the examples of agriculture startups; insurance startups; finance startups; and HR technology.Another area would be tools to help a remote workforce. "When you have a sales [workforce] that spends much more time at home, you need to do is monitor performance ... and ensure personal development. Maybe this a time where edtech will find its spot," Cagni added. "We also believe cyber will be huge.

 

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