Jon Ylvisaker
UnclaimedCurrent Firm
Crosscut Ventures
Focus
Climate, Aerospace & Defense
About Jon Ylvisaker
Jon Ylvisaker is a Partner at Crosscut Ventures, the Los Angeles early-stage venture firm, where he leads its investment strategy in frontier energy, power and advanced manufacturing and supports follow-on and thesis-driven investments in growth-stage frontier technology companies. He joined Crosscut in December 2024, bringing more than 25 years of investment experience spanning startups and fully scaled companies in energy technologies and digital infrastructure, to help the firm scale Crosscut fund six and beyond. He was the founding partner and managing director of Yield Capital Partners, which he founded in 2013, and earlier was founder and portfolio manager of Wolfacre Global Management, a Tiger Management hedge fund. Ylvisaker holds a BA in history and a BS in economics from the College of Charleston.
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Investment Profile
Jon Ylvisaker is a Partner, Crosscut Ventures at Crosscut Ventures, based in Los Angeles, CA.
Jon's investment focus spans Climate, Aerospace & Defense, Space, Enterprise, primarily investing at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This specialization allows for deep domain knowledge and strong network effects that benefit portfolio companies.
Before Crosscut Ventures, Jon worked at Yield Capital Partners, Wolfacre Global Management. This breadth of experience across multiple firms provides a well-rounded perspective on the venture capital landscape.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jon Ylvisaker?
Jon Ylvisaker is a Partner, Crosscut Ventures at Crosscut Ventures, based in Los Angeles, CA. Their investment focus includes Climate, Aerospace & Defense, Space.
What does Jon Ylvisaker invest in?
Jon Ylvisaker focuses on investments in Climate, Aerospace & Defense, Space, Enterprise through Crosscut Ventures. These focus areas reflect their domain expertise and the types of startups they actively seek to back.
What firm is Jon Ylvisaker at?
Jon Ylvisaker is currently at Crosscut Ventures, headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, serving as Partner, Crosscut Ventures. Previously, they worked at Yield Capital Partners, Wolfacre Global Management.
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