At a Glance
Founded in 1989, Crosslink Capital is one of Silicon Valley's established multi-stage venture capital firms with over three decades of experience investing in technology companies. Based in San Francisco, the firm has built a strong track record across enterprise and consumer technology sectors, with particular expertise in SaaS, AI, and fintech. Crosslink has been an early investor in several iconic companies including Salesforce, where they were among the first institutional investors, and Pandora. The firm typically invests from seed through growth stages, writing checks ranging from $1M to $20M+ depending on the stage and opportunity. Crosslink's investment philosophy centers on partnering with exceptional entrepreneurs building category-defining technology companies with strong market opportunities. The firm is known for its long-term partnership approach and operational support, leveraging decades of experience helping companies scale from startup to IPO and beyond. Led by a team of experienced partners including Eric Chin and others, Crosslink maintains a focused portfolio approach, allowing for deep engagement with portfolio companies. Their success stories include multiple IPOs and significant acquisitions, establishing them as a respected player in the competitive Silicon Valley venture landscape.
“Partners with exceptional founders building transformative technology companies, combining 35+ years of venture experience with hands-on support.”
Crosslink Capital primarily invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This means they focus on companies that are building their initial product and finding product-market fit.
Crosslink Capital is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
Crosslink Capital focuses on investments in Enterprise, Consumer, AI, Fintech, SaaS. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
Crosslink Capital's typical investment check size ranges from $1M to $20M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
Crosslink Capital manages approximately $2B in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.