California Crescent Fund
Overview
California Crescent Fund is a student-run venture capital firm that invests in student-founded startups in Southern California. The firm is industry-agnostic and focuses on tapping into the talent from top engineering and liberal arts colleges in the region. It provides a $25,000 check and access to its network to help founders.
Portfolio Companies
4
Website
cacrescentfund.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illuminant Surgical | Sep 2022 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| FlexWash | Apr 2023 | Seed | Lead |
| Creatorland | May 2023 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Basalt Tech | May 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
Key People
Zituo Chen
Investor
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is California Crescent Fund based?
California Crescent Fund is headquartered in Costa Mesa, California, United States.
When was California Crescent Fund founded?
Founding year information for California Crescent Fund is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does California Crescent Fund have?
California Crescent Fund has 4 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in California Crescent Fund's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Illuminant Surgical, FlexWash, Creatorland, Basalt Tech.
What was California Crescent Fund's most recent investment shown here?
California Crescent Fund's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Basalt Tech in 2024.
What sectors does California Crescent Fund focus on?
California Crescent Fund focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does California Crescent Fund focus on?
California Crescent Fund typically invests at the Early stage.