Canvas Ventures
UnclaimedAt a Glance
- Check Size
- $50K – $25M
- Stage
- Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+
- AUM
- $600M
- Sectors
- Aerospace & Defense, Digital Health, Other +2
- Founded
- 2013
- HQ
- Portola Valley, CA
About Canvas Ventures
Canvas Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Portola Valley, CA founded in 2013. Canvas Prime is an early-stage venture firm leading Series A and Series B investments in fintech, digital health, and AI. Explore our investments and insights. The firm focuses on Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ investments across sectors including Aerospace & Defense, Digital Health, Other, Consumer, Fintech. The firm manages $600M in assets under management. Notable portfolio companies include AppDynamics, Checkr, MessageBird, Segment, LendingHome and Kabbage. Invests in early-stage B2B software and fintech companies with strong product-market fit.
Investment Thesis
“Invests in early-stage B2B software and fintech companies with strong product-market fit.”
Sector Focus
Investment Stage
Notable Portfolio Companies
Key Team (4)
Fund History (3 funds)
| Fund | Vintage | Size | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canvas Ventures Fund III | 2021 | $275M | Investing |
| Canvas Ventures Fund II | 2017 | $200M | Harvesting |
| Canvas Ventures Fund I | 2013 | $125M | Fully Realized |
Investment Timeline (10 deals)
2023
Codeium
Series B2022
Orca Security
Series C2021
Finix
Series B$75M2020
Brex
Series C2019
Lime
Series D+2018
AppLovin
Growth2017
Weave
Series B$23M2016
Guideline
Series A$12M2015
Lending Club
Growth2014
Eargo
Series A$15MTeam (3)
Frequently Asked Questions
What stage does Canvas Ventures invest at?
Canvas Ventures primarily invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This means they focus on companies that are at the earliest idea or prototype phase.
Where is Canvas Ventures located?
Canvas Ventures is headquartered in Portola Valley, CA. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
What sectors does Canvas Ventures focus on?
Canvas Ventures focuses on investments in Aerospace & Defense, Digital Health, Other, Consumer, Fintech. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
What is Canvas Ventures's typical check size?
Canvas Ventures's typical investment check size ranges from $50K to $25M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
How much does Canvas Ventures have under management?
Canvas Ventures manages approximately $600M in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.
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