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Canyon Creek Capital

North America, California, United States, Santa Monica

Description

Canyon Creek Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm headquartered in Santa Monica, California, established in 2012. The fund primarily targets Seed and Series A investments within the technology sector. It seeks to identify and back promising startups that are poised for significant growth and disruption in their respective markets. The firm emphasizes a collaborative approach, aiming to be a supportive partner to the entrepreneurial teams it invests in, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance and access to its network.

The investment strategy of Canyon Creek Capital is finely tuned to specific high-growth technology verticals. These include Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Fintech, Digital Media, E-commerce, Healthcare IT, Mobile, and Consumer applications. The firm typically deploys initial checks ranging from $250,000 to $1,000,000, demonstrating a commitment to providing substantial early-stage capital. Beyond the initial investment, Canyon Creek Capital strategically reserves significant capital to participate in follow-on rounds, ensuring continued support for its portfolio companies as they scale and achieve new milestones.

Since its inception, Canyon Creek Capital has actively built a robust portfolio, having made over 40 investments to date, with Crunchbase indicating a total of 47 distinct investments. This extensive portfolio reflects the firm's consistent activity in the early-stage ecosystem. Furthermore, the firm has demonstrated a track record of successful exits, with 7 companies from its portfolio having achieved liquidity events. This combination of active investment and successful exits underscores Canyon Creek Capital's role as a notable player in the Southern California venture landscape, contributing to the growth and innovation of the technology sector.

Investor Profile

Canyon Creek Capital has backed more than 42 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 18 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Convertible Note rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Mobile, SaaS.
  • Typical check size: $250K – $1M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (57%)
  • Series A (24%)
  • Convertible Note (12%)
  • Series Unknown (2%)
  • Angel (2%)
  • Series B (2%)

Country Focus

  • United States (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Mobile
  • Saas
  • E-commerce
  • Advertising
  • Internet
  • Mobile Apps
  • Analytics
  • Big Data
  • Music
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Canyon Creek Capital frequently co-invest with?

Amplify.LA
North America, California, United States, Venice
Co-Investments: 7
Third Wave Digital
North America, California, United States, Beverly Hills
Co-Investments: 2
Crosscut Ventures
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 3
500 Global
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 5
Wavemaker Partners
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 9
Upfront Ventures
North America, California, United States, Santa Monica
Co-Investments: 2
Greycroft
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Demarest Media
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 2
Kombo Ventures
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 2
Karlin Ventures
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 7

Which angels does Canyon Creek Capital often collaborate with?

IW
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1
WG
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
CI
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1
AD
North America, California, United States, West Hollywood
Shared Deals: 2
AS
North America, Colorado, United States, Boulder
Shared Deals: 1
David Carter
North America, Ontario, Canada, Hamilton
Shared Deals: 1
BS
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1
PG
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1
CG
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1
GC
Europe, Jersey
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Canyon Creek Capital?

Tolemi

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Turning government’s data into the information edge they require to lead in the 21st Century

Big DataCivicTechData IntegrationGeospatialGovernmentInformation TechnologySaaSSoftware
SeedJan 1, 2018
Amount Raised: $3,055,000
Vertical Mass

West Hollywood, California, United States

Premium DMP and Marketplace for Music, Entertainment & Sports Data

AdvertisingAnalyticsBig DataData ManagementMusicSports
Series AOct 18, 2016
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
LawnGuru

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

LawnGuru is a mobile platform for lawn care and snow plowing services through mobile applications.

AndroidHealth CareHome and GardeniOSJanitorial ServiceLocation Based ServicesMobileMobile AppsOutdoorsReal Time
SeedJul 25, 2016
Amount Raised: $1,000,000
Spaces

Santa Monica, California, United States

SPACES designs VR, AR and MR experiences for theme parks, retail, and other public locations worldwide.

Augmented RealityComputerSoftwareVirtual RealityVirtual World
SeedMay 18, 2016
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Pongalo

Los Angeles, California, United States

Pongalo creates, acquires, and distributes Latino-focused content to audiences in the US and over 15 countries.

ContentDigital MediaMobile Apps
SeedMay 9, 2016
Spaces

San Francisco, California, United States

Program that allows remote workers collaborate on the same document simultaneously.

CollaborationiOSMobile AppsSoftware
SeedMar 30, 2016
TrueChoice Solutions

New York, New York, United States

Marketing software application provider

CRMLead GenerationSaaSSoftware
Series AFeb 18, 2016
Iconery

Los Angeles, California, United States

Iconery is the leading fine jewelry design, manufacturing, and logistics company
 serving brands and influencers around the world.

3D PrintingE-CommerceFashionJewelry
SeedDec 22, 2015
Alpha Outpost

Schaumburg, Illinois, United States

Alpha Outpost is a subscription box company for men that provides the tools and training you need to take any situation by the jugular.

OutdoorsRetailShoppingSubscription Service
SeedNov 24, 2015
StudySoup

San Francisco, California, United States

StudySoup is an exchange where students can upload or download class notes.

ContentEducationMarketplacePublishingUniversities
Convertible NoteNov 13, 2015