Investing in a better
future for humanity
Partnering with early-stage companies developing cutting-edge frontier technologies to address the world's most pressing problems.
Calling visionary entrepreneurs
We partner with founders building solutions for the energy transition, decarbonization, the space economy, upgrading our defense systems, advanced manufacturing, robotics, and re-shoring our supply chains. We want to help solve society’s most pressing problems.
Our focus
Your vision, our experience
Crosscut is the first and longest-enduring seed-stage venture capital firm in Los Angeles with deep operational and investing expertise. We invest with high conviction, fully prepared to leverage our decades of experience building the venture capital ecosystem to grow companies, drive change, and achieve outsized returns for our LPs.
Our storyFor founders, by founders
We put founders first
"Crosscut has been the ideal partner in my journey as a founder. Pearl is the second company they've backed me on and I chose them again because they share my vision and have always stuck with me when we hit the inevitable bumps in the road."
We’re established
"The team at Crosscut is founder-centric. As a founder, that's what you want at a venture capital firm. You want fellow founders on the other side of the table as venture capitalists. They've walked in your shoes; they can be empathetic."
We’re trusted partners
“SoloPulse is excited to work with the Crosscut's team because their support goes beyond just financial support; they bring a wealth of entrepreneurial and executive experience. Crosscut has proven through strategic insights and operational expertise to be uniquely positioned to help startups bridge the gap between innovative technology and market viability in both commercial and government sectors."
We’re disciplined
“Working with Crosscut Ventures was a pivotal decision for our journey at the earliest stage. Their founder-centric approach and deep industry knowledge have provided us with invaluable guidance and support. Their commitment to our vision and relentless drive to see us succeed make them more than just investors—they are true partners.”
We put founders first
"Crosscut has been the ideal partner in my journey as a founder. Pearl is the second company they've backed me on and I chose them again because they share my vision and have always stuck with me when we hit the inevitable bumps in the road."
We’re established
"The team at Crosscut is founder-centric. As a founder, that's what you want at a venture capital firm. You want fellow founders on the other side of the table as venture capitalists. They've walked in your shoes; they can be empathetic."
We’re trusted partners
“SoloPulse is excited to work with the Crosscut's team because their support goes beyond just financial support; they bring a wealth of entrepreneurial and executive experience. Crosscut has proven through strategic insights and operational expertise to be uniquely positioned to help startups bridge the gap between innovative technology and market viability in both commercial and government sectors."
We’re disciplined
“Working with Crosscut Ventures was a pivotal decision for our journey at the earliest stage. Their founder-centric approach and deep industry knowledge have provided us with invaluable guidance and support. Their commitment to our vision and relentless drive to see us succeed make them more than just investors—they are true partners.”
The companies we partner with
tell our story
