Crosscut Ventures
crosscut.vcInvesting 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.
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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.
What Sets Them Apart
- 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
Portfolio Highlights
Umbra
Space Technology
Heliux
Operations Platform
Solestial Solar
Climate Energy
Proteus Space
Space Technology
Haxion
Ai Ml
Cambium Carbon
Climate Energy
Aalo Atomic
Climate Energy
Airloom Energy
Climate Energy
+ 17 more companies in their portfolio
Investment Team
12 Partners at Crosscut Ventures
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