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Crosslink Capital
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Crosslink Capital is a premier early-stage venture capital firm, founded in 1989, that partners with ambitious founders who are market disrupters and category creators across highly dynamic enterprise and consumer technology sectors. The firm focuses on Seed and Series A investments of $1M–$9M in areas including SaaS, fintech, digital health, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and developer tools, with reserves maintained for follow-on investments in breakout companies. A defining competitive advantage is Alpha, a proprietary invite-only network of more than 2,000 founders, CEOs, investors, and operators — established by General Partner Eric Chin in 2005 — that hosts 40+ annual events across 7 geographies. As Eric Chin has stated: "Our aim is to help founders succeed by plugging them into a rich ecosystem of peers and experts that can support them at all stages of their journey." With $3.4B+ in AUM, 50+ exits including 17 IPOs, and a 35-year track record, Crosslink leverages the synergy between its early-stage venture, crossover, and public-market investment strategies.
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“The steadfast commitment of our limited partners in a time when many are pulling back is a testament to Crosslink's decades of experience navigating diverse market cycles. Our seasoned team stands ready to guide founders through unpredictable market conditions and strives to capitalize on moments of prosperity with precision and confidence.”
“Our aim is to help founders succeed by plugging them into a rich ecosystem of peers and experts that can support them at all stages of their journey. This is especially important in this moment as many founders settle into an economic environment that's different from when they started.”
“Phil brings over a decade of venture capital experience with a primary focus on themes within AI, data, developer tools, and deep tech in enterprise and vertical markets. He is passionate about serving as a partner with early-stage founding teams, with an eye towards helping strong technical teams build category-defining companies.”
Recent investments
| Company | Round | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chime | Seed | — | — |
| BetterUp | Series A | — | — |
| Coupa Software | Series A | — | — |
| Weave | Series A | — | — |
| Postmates | Series A | — | — |
| AnyTeam | Seed | $10m | 2025-10 |
| Folia Health | Series A | $11m | 2025-10 |
| Clasp | Series B | $20m | 2026-03 |
| Abstract Security | Seed | — | — |
| Overjet | Series A | — | — |
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