4C Ventures enjoys a strong network of relationships in Europe among venture capital firms, corporations, and other strategic and financial firms. Most importantly, we have a close affiliation with Pino Venture Partners, which serves as an advisor to the very successful Kiwi venture funds in Europe. With a complementary investment and geographic focus, Kiwi and 4C cooperate closely on issues such as international business development, marketing and strategic relationships to bring maximum support and value to each initiative.

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Technology markets today are global. The Internet is inherently a global, democratic medium which is evolving into a universal communications network and economic infrastructure to enhance international commerce. Its development has hastened an already dramatic wave of change in economic structure and culture in the world's major economies.

In Europe in particular, deregulation and privatization have created major dislocations in traditional markets, opening up opportunities for venture-backed companies. This is particularly true in telecommunications, where all the major European countries have introduced competition in landline and wireless communications, and where the Internet will speed the process even further. At the same time, a cultural shift is underway making entrepreneurship more attractive and accepted, and making the economic environment more receptive to smaller and venture-backed companies. Proprietary standards and protected national industries are giving way to open standards and global competition.

While becoming more open, it is still challenging for US companies to gain access to the right markets and players in Europe and Asia to establish operations or develop licensing, distribution, or sourcing agreements. 4C Ventures has worked as a global investor for almost 20 years, fostering the international development of portfolio companies in the US and Europe. First as the managers of Olivetti Ventures and then as an independent firm, our partners have extensive experience and have developed unique and valuable skills in working with venture-backed technology companies on international development.

While the US is still the hotbed of much technology development, the global technology market demands that all companies pay attention to international developments and opportunities. In today's competitive environment, international expansion is one of the fastest ways to expand your company and create value. We can help.