About C4D Partners
C4D Partners is a venture capital firm founded in 2013. It is primarily based out of Amsterdam, Netherlands. As of Sep 2023, C4D Partners has invested in 27 companies. It primarily invests in Seed round in India based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Food and Agriculture to Financial Services and Environment. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series A round of 1Bridge A lot of funds co-invest with C4D Partners, with names like Gojo sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. C4D Partners has team of 2 people including 2 partners.Key Metrics
C4D Partners' List of Top Investments
C4D Partners has a portfolio of 27 companies. Their most notable investments are in Arohan Foods and Freyr Energy.Their portfolio spans across India, Cambodia, United States and 4 more locations. They have invested in Food and Agriculture, Financial Services, Environment and 11 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A and 1 more. Here is the list of top investments by C4D Partners:
Non-Banking Financial Institution providing microfinance solutions to underserved communities. It is a non-banking finance company providing financial services to underserved communities, particularly women, through microfinance solutions and wholesale lending to impact enterprises.
Key facts about Ananya Finance For Inclusive Growth
- Founded Year: 2009
- Location: Ahmedabad (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹100 - ₹500 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $58.5M
- Employee Count: 51 as on Aug 31, 2025
- Investors: Womens World Banking, Gojo and 4 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, May 23, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. Freyr Energy
Developer of solar energy projects. Company specializing in solar panel systems for residential and commercial applications. Company allows users to monitor their solar systems in real-time, providing personalized insights to improve energy management.
Key facts about Freyr Energy
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Hyderabad (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹100 - ₹500 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $13.8M
- Employee Count: 460 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Schneider Electric, DOEN Foundation and 6 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Venture Debt, Jun 2026, $*****
3. LabourNet
Chains providing vocational training and workforce management for informal sectors. These facilities offer skill development programs, certification, and assessment services for various trades. Operations include the deployment of temporary staff, payroll processing, and the implementation of work completion processes for businesses. The organization manages training centers and educational programs to facilitate employment and productivity for workers.
Key facts about LabourNet
- Founded Year: 2006
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹100 - ₹500 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $19.7M
- Employee Count: 4,419 as on Mar 31, 2025
- Investors: Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, Caspian Debt and 31 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jun 05, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
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4. Aviom
Housing finance for semi-urban women, empowering homeownership and financial inclusion. The organization provides accessible housing loans to women in semi-urban areas, fostering financial independence and homeownership. It offers financial assistance for home improvement, renovation, extension, construction, and sanitation. The company focuses on borrowers with informal income, promoting women empowerment through its Shakti program, which incentivizes women agents for loan sourcing, creating sustainable livelihoods. It promises a hassle-free experience with trustworthy, simple, and transparent processes, ensuring quick turnaround and direct engagement. The organization works towards rural finance and sustainable communities.
Key facts about Aviom
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Delhi (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹100 - ₹500 Cr as on Mar 31, 2024
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $51.6M
- Employee Count: 2,284 as on May 31, 2025
- Investors: Sabre Partners, BlackSoil and 17 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Jun 19, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. Green Rebel
Platform offering plant-based meat substitute food products. Its products include chicken nuggets, chickpea sausages, snacks, and more. The products contain natural plant-based ingredients and free of MSG, preservatives, and refined sugar. It contains no cholesterol, less saturated fat, fibers, and more. The company also shares various recipes on the platforms.
Key facts about Green Rebel
- Founded Year: 2021
- Location: Tangerang (Indonesia)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $19.5M
- Employee Count: 36 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: AgFunder, Unovis Asset Management and 6 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Feb 06, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
C4D Partners' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
C4D Partners has invested in 27 companies over the last 10 years, with an average of 1 new investment annually in the last 10 years. Its most recent first time investment was in Green Rebel and most recent follow-on round was in 1Bridge.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2023 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
2022 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
2021 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
2020 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
2019 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
2018 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
2017 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
C4D Partners' Investments by Stage
C4D Partners has made 7 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $1.65M, 5 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $9.43M and 1 investment in Series B stage with an average round size of $8.56M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 7 |
Series A | 5 |
Series B | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
C4D Partners' Investments by Sector
C4D Partners has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Environment, Sustainability Tech, Consumer Goods, Financial Services and Food and Agriculture. Notably, it has invested in 11 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 8 Consumer (B2C) companies, 5 Social impact companies and at least 5 companies focusing on Tech.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Environment | 3 |
Sustainability Tech | 3 |
Consumer Goods | 2 |
Financial Services | 2 |
Food and Agriculture | 2 |
Others | 10 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
C4D Partners' Investments by Geography
C4D Partners has made most investments in India (11), followed by Indonesia where it has made 2 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
India | 11 |
Indonesia | 2 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
C4D Partners' recent investments
C4D Partners has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by C4D Partners:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Sep 12, 2023 | India | Series A | 7176 | ||
Apr 02, 2022 | Indonesia | Seed | 5383 | ||
Jan 25, 2022 | India | Series A | 2088 | ||
Jul 09, 2021 | India | Seed | 1349 | [+4] | |
Apr 21, 2021 | India | Series A | 5431 | [+1] |
Team profile of C4D Partners
C4D Partners has a team of 2 members including 2 Partners located in India and Netherlands. C4D Partners' team sits on the board of 2 companies.Co-investors of C4D Partners
Over the past 10 years, 114 investors have co-invested in C4D Partners's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before C4D Partners: Womens World Banking, IDBI Bank and 79 others have invested in rounds before C4D Partners. There is 1 company where Womens World Banking has invested before C4D Partners and 1 company where IDBI Bank has invested before C4D Partners.
- Top Co-investors of C4D Partners: 13 investors entered a company along with C4D Partners. These include investors like Gojo (2 companies).
- Invested after C4D Partners: A total of 20 investors have invested in C4D Partners's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Schneider Electric (1 company), TotalEnergies Carbon Neutrality Ventures (1 company) and ElectriFI (1 company).
Recent News related to C4D Partners
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AVIOM HFC Raises $10 Mn Debt From BlueOrchard Microfinance FundInc42•Apr 11, 2024•Aviom, BlueOrchard, Nuveen, C4D Partners and 1 other
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1Bridge acquires technological assets of eSamudaay, closes bridge roundEntrackr•Sep 12, 2023•1Bridge, C4D Partners
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Mortgage lender Aviom India raises $30 mn for business expansionBusiness Standard•Jun 13, 2023•Aviom, Nuveen, C4D Partners, Sabre Partners
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C4D Partners gets Sebi's nod to launch fund to invest in Indian startupsBusiness Standard•Nov 28, 2022•C4D Partners
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C4D Partners goes 'traditional' with India fundYourStory•Jun 10, 2022•C4D Partners, ICCO Cooperation
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Agritech startup Our Food raises Rs 45 crore for business grrealnewshub.com•Jan 28, 2022•Our Food, 3Lines, C4D Partners
