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Canyon Creek Capital

Santa Monica, California · Invests in US · Website

SeedSeries AConsumer Apps & SocialE-commerce & MarketplacesB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsSales & Marketing TechEnterprise SoftwareMarketing & AdtechDeveloper Tools & InfrastructureAerospace & Defense

Thesis

We invest at the Bridge-to-Series A stage—the critical inflection point for companies with real market adoption and product-market fit that are not yet ready for traditional Series A rounds. We partner with exceptional entrepreneurs to build game-changing companies while maximizing investor flexibility and returns.

Likely not a fit for

We avoid pure hardware plays without software differentiation, consumer apps lacking go-to-market differentiation, and companies without LA/SoCal ecosystem connections (for core fund).

How they invest

Lead or follow
Leads or follows
Typical decision
~2 months
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$50M
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

3 contacts on file

BJ

Buck Jordan

General PartnerFounder & Managing Partner · Primary contact

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b•••@ca•••.com

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KH

Ken Hayes

Venture PartnerVenture Partner & Co-Founder Fund II

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k•••@cl•••.org

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PB

Paul Bricault

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Portfolio

HoneyBookEnterprise Software

HoneyBook is an AI-powered client relationship platform designed for small business owners, providing tools for managing client interactions, contracts, invoices, and payments.

Relativity SpaceAerospace Defense

Relativity Space builds reusable rockets that make access to space more reliable and routine, empowering science, exploration, and innovation beyond our planet.

FIGSEcommerce Marketplaces

FIGS offers high-quality medical uniforms and apparel, including scrubs, lab coats, and accessories designed for healthcare professionals.

WEcommerce Marketplaces

W Labs Inc. offers high-impact hygiene products including deodorants, body washes, and body sprays designed for active individuals. Their products are free from parabens, sulfates, and artificial colors, emphasizing clean and effective formulas.

NativoMarketing Adtech

Nativo is a native advertising platform that provides solutions for advertisers and publishers to enhance their advertising strategies through programmatic buying and premium ad formats.

Jukin MediaMedia Entertainment

Jukin Media is a global media company and the largest distributor of user-generated content (UGC) in the world, providing licensing and clearance services for brands, agencies, TV producers, and publishers.

BridgEnterprise Software

Bridg is a customer data platform specializing in identity resolution and mobile payments, leveraging in-store transaction data to connect brands and advertisers with customers.

HelloTechEnterprise Software

HelloTech provides in-home and online tech support services, including smart home setup, installations, and IT services across the United States.

VydiaMedia Entertainment

Vydia provides independent labels, managers, and artists with the infrastructure to distribute, promote, and manage their music content effectively. They offer services such as digital and physical distribution, rights management, royalty management, and label services.

Vertical MassMedia Entertainment

Vertical Mass develops anime apps and web platforms. They are dedicated to building innovative anime apps and managing engaging web platforms for anime fans worldwide.

SpacesMedia Entertainment

Spaces.com is a platform for virtual events and community building. It offers tools for hosting online gatherings and networking.

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Canyon Creek Capital Research Investment Thesis Canyon Creek Capital is a Santa Monica-based venture capital firm focused on the "Bridge to Series A" investment stage. Founded in 2010 by Buck Jordan, the firm explicitly positions itself as an inflection-point investor, backing companies with real market adoption that are not yet ready for traditional Series A rounds. Their core belief centers on w

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