With over 25 years of investment experience, Jon’s role will advance Crosscut’s frontier technology strategy, supporting founders from technological breakthrough to bankable-scale commercialization
, /PRNewswire/ — Crosscut Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm with deep roots in Southern California’s tech ecosystem, today announced the appointment of Jon Ylvisaker as Partner. Bringing more than 25 years of investment experience, Jon will join Crosscut to accelerate the firm’s growth and advance its commitment to scaling early stage frontier technology solutions in Crosscut fund six and beyond.
In his new role, Jon will lead Crosscut’s investment strategy in frontier energy, power, and advanced manufacturing innovations, while also supporting follow-on investments and thesis-driven strategies for growth-stage frontier tech companies. Crosscut’s approach emphasizes leveraging thesis-driven insights and targeted follow-on investments to scale portfolio leaders into market-defining companies. With a focus on transformative sectors, Crosscut identifies and supports groundbreaking technologies through both equity investments and select project finance opportunities. By accelerating commercial …