Crosscut Ventures

About The Fund

Crosscut Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Venice, California, known for early-stage venture capital investment specializing in Seed, Pre-seed, Later, and Series A funding rounds. Established in 2008, they partner with founders to build technology companies, with their expertise spanning from Seed to Series A. Their investment focus includes a wide range of industries such as Software, PropTech, IT and TMT, Media, Education, BioTech, Business Solutions, FinTech and Financial services, Retail and E-Commerce, Entertainment and Sports, CleanTech, AI and Big Data, HealthTech and Fitness, Blockchain and Cryptos, Web Security and Privacy, Gaming and eSports, Autonomous vehicles and Cars, Robotics, Aerospace and Defense, Real Estate and Construction, Healthcare and Wellness, Investment Management, Mobile, Mobility, Nanotechnology, Consumer, and Restaurants. Crosscut tends to invest between $500,000 and $5,000,000, with a sweet spot of around $2,000,000. They manage assets worth approximately $125 million. Characterized by their founder-centric approach, they emphasize partnering with entrepreneurs who are creating solutions for societal challenges such as the energy transition, decarbonization, the space economy, advanced manufacturing, and re-shoring supply chains. Their commitment extends to the founder's well-being, allocating at least 1% of all capital invested toward leadership development, coaching, and mental health for founders. Crosscut's team brings a blend of entrepreneurial and executive experience, aiming to leverage their deep operating and investing expertise to transform startups into successful enterprises. Their dedication lies in not just financial backing, but also in seeking to support startups with strategic insights and operational expertise that align with both commercial and government sector market viability.