C4 Ventures

C4V (c4v.com), also known as Charge CCCV (Contemporary Amperex Capital Ventures / C4V), is a U.S.-based battery technology and energy storage company focused on lithium-ion battery innovation and manufacturing technology. It specializes in advanced battery cell chemistry, particularly for applications in electric vehicles, grid storage, and industrial energy systems. The company is known for developing proprietary lithium-ion battery architectures and partnering with global manufacturers to scale production. C4V operates at the intersection of deep tech R&D and industrial commercialization rather than as a traditional venture capital firm. Its core focus is enabling next-generation energy storage solutions with improved performance, safety, and scalability.