C42D

C42D is a New York City branding agency for startups and growth-stage companies. Founded in 2010, the agency has spent over 10 years building bold brands for early-stage teams across healthcare, AI, fintech, consumer products, and enterprise SaaS. C42D clients have collectively raised hundreds of millions in venture funding, with portfolio standouts like Kindbody (over $290M raised) and Brightline. The agency has worked alongside brands like Google, Facebook, and Ogilvy. C42D operates as a senior-only team of four specialists — creative direction, brand strategy, digital design and development, and project management. No junior staff, no account managers, no middlemen. Every client works directly with the talent doing the work. The agency integrates AI into every phase of its branding process, from research and competitive analysis to creative development and custom-built tools. With 50+ verified Clutch reviews and a 4.9 average rating, C42D is one of the highest-rated branding agencies in New York.