Crosscut Ventures
Venture Capital and Private Equity PrincipalsCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
Crosscut Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital firm based in Santa Monica, California, within the Los Angeles area. It concentrates on early-stage start-ups that show potential to scale and disrupt large markets, offering strategic guidance drawn from decades of technology and entrepreneurship experience. The firm uses its depth of expertise to support founders as they build scalable companies. Founded in 2008, Crosscut has long been engaged with the Southern California entrepreneurship community. As part of its strategic evolution, Crosscut appointed Jon Ylvisaker as Partner in December 2024 to lead a new energy transition investment focus. This leadership change aligns with its emphasis on backing early-stage frontier technology solutions within the local ecosystem.