Crescent Ridge VC

crescentridge.vc

Seed stage support for founders building profitable companies on a mission to serve others, specifically entrepreneurs on a quest to improve health for people and our planet.

Check Size

Not specified

Stages

Seed, Series A

Focus Areas

Healthtech, Digital Health, Enterprise Saas

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Investment Thesis

Crescent Ridge invests to create ‘wealth beyond just money’ by partnering with mission-driven founders building profitable, capital-efficient businesses. Their investment philosophy is rooted in the belief that founders who balance financial strength with positive relationships, societal impact, and innovation are best positioned to build enduring businesses. They emphasize that ‘healthy businesses don’t waste capital; they earn capital, because they’re creating solutions that people want to pay for.’

What Sets Them Apart

Female-led fund (founded by Allison Long Pettine) based in Southern California
Private, evergreen fund structure providing patient capital
Proprietary '4D Wealth' framework measuring success across four dimensions: financial returns, deepened human relationships, positive societal impact, and innovation
Hands-on operational support from experienced operators, not just capital providers
Values-aligned network of advisors and investors rather than transactional relationships
Focus on capital efficiency and earned revenue over excessive fundraising
Founder-centric approach prioritizing founder vision and control