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Crescent Ridge VC
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Crescent Ridge VC is a private, evergreen, female-led fund based in Southern California that backs mission-driven, capital-efficient founders at the early stage. The firm invests in companies already generating $500k–$1M in revenue that are solving deep societal problems across health & wellness, sustainability, consumer goods, and software — partnering with values-aligned entrepreneurs who prioritize profitability, purpose, and responsible growth. Crescent Ridge defines success through 'Four Dimensions of Wealth': deepening human relationships, positively impacting society, creating something novel, and generating superior financial returns. The firm takes an active, hands-on role — from co-founder to board member — providing strategic guidance, operational support, and access to a values-aligned network to help founders build lasting, profitable companies without over-reliance on venture capital.
Notable quotes
“Capital efficiency is the name of our game. Resource constraints spark creativity. Betting on founders who don't fit the traditional mold requires a nontraditional approach.”
“This new ecosystem is built on rigor and skill but also compassion and empathy.”
“At Crescent Ridge, we make investment decisions based not just on what you as a founder say, but also whether the story you are telling us rings true.”
Recent investments
| Company | Round | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildwonder | Seed | — | 2026-02-12 |
| Onrise | Seed | — | 2025-08-27 |
| Needed | Series A | $14m | 2023-11 |
| kegg | Seed | $3m | 2023 |
| Walla | Series A | $8m | 2022-07-14 |
| Chatmeter | Seed | — | — |
| Blooma | Seed | — | — |
| GroundMetrics | Seed | — | — |
| StemoniX | Seed | — | — |
| Uqora | Seed | — | — |
Frequent co-investors
| VC firm | Deals together |
|---|---|
| Seae Ventures | 3 |
| Keshif Ventures | 2 |
| Sekhmet Ventures | 2 |
| Ad Astra Ventures | 2 |
| Industry Ventures | 1 |
| TenOneTen Ventures | 1 |
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