Crosscut Ventures

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VCMatch tracks Crosscut Ventures as an investor focused on Space Tech, Climate/Cleantech, and Energy companies, Seed and Series A rounds, and United States, Los Angeles, and California markets. Upload your deck to compare your startup against the full private matching profile.

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Stages

Seed, Series A

Focus Areas

Space Tech, Climate/Cleantech, Energy

Geography

United States, Los Angeles, and California

Investment Thesis

Crosscut partners with early-stage founders building cutting-edge frontier technologies to solve the world’s most pressing problems. Founded in 2008 in Los Angeles, they take a founder-first, operator-centric approach, investing with high conviction and leveraging decades of experience building the venture capital ecosystem. Their philosophy is rooted in understanding that founders are human beings first, and they commit significant capital to supporting founder development, mental health, and personal growth alongside business growth.

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Investment Focus

Who should take a closer look

Crosscut Ventures is most relevant for founders raising Seed and Series A rounds in Space Tech, Climate/Cleantech, Energy, and Hardware, especially across United States, Los Angeles, and California.

Focus statement

Investing in early-stage frontier technologies (hardware and software) that revolutionize large industries and improve life on Planet Earth, with specific focus on energy transition, decarbonization, space economy, defense systems, advanced manufacturing, robotics, and supply chain re-shoring.

Value Add

First and longest-enduring early-stage venture capital firm in Los Angeles with 16+ years of experience since 2008
Managing $300+ million with deep operational expertise from founder and operator backgrounds
Commits at least 1% of all capital invested toward founder leadership development, coaching, and mental health
Founder-centric approach emphasizing long-term partnership through multiple funding rounds
Extensive network of domain experts and venture partners including former CIA agents and seasoned entrepreneurs
Positioned at the intersection of North America, Asia, and Latin America in LA, claiming unique access to engineering talent and manufacturing infrastructure
Reverse-engineered playbook for taking founders from Seed to Series A with focus on success milestones beyond KPIs