C5 Capital is a venture capital and private equity firm that exclusively invests in the cybersecurity, space, and nuclear energy sectors. Their strategy focuses on supporting companies that address critical global challenges related to national security, data protection, and environmental sustainability, aiming for both financial returns and societal impact.
40% of their portfolio is in Cybersecurity. Their most common stage is series-a (40% of deals). Average disclosed round size is $57.8M (across 5 rounds with reported amounts).
Portfolio
5
Fund Size
—
Top Stage
Series A
Last 12 Mo
0
Team
ZA
Zulfe Ali
Managing Partner
AP
André Pienaar
Founder + General Partner (Emeritus)
Portfolio Breakdown
Stage Distribution
Sector Distribution
Investment Activity
DealsAvg Round Size
Portfolio
5 investments
| Company | Round | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
 Cassava Technologies | Growth | $50M | Jul 2022 |
 Kevala | Series A | $21M | Aug 2021 |
 Panoply | Series A | $10M | Oct 2020 |
| IIronNet | Series B | $78M | — |
 Axiom Space | Growth | $130M | — |
Top Co-Investors
ForgePoint Capital1 shared
Kleiner Perkins1 shared
Ibex Investors1 shared
The Venture Collective1 shared
Hemisphere Ventures1 shared
Last updated: 5 March 2026