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Canyon Creek Capital

Venture capital

Los Angeles · Seed–Series A · 4 people tracked

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Investment thesis

The firm invests primarily in the 'Bridge to the A' and Series A stage, preferring to see evidence of market adoption or traction before committing. It seeks companies with the potential to disrupt their markets and led by strong founders it believes in and can partner with closely. The firm leverages its network of investors and contacts to add value to entrepreneurs, aiming to grow alongside them toward shared success.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Series A
Check
$100K – $1M
HQ
Los Angeles, California, US
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2010
Tracked investments
6
IPOs
1

Team · 4 people

from the firm's website & public directories
James Buckly Jordan· General Partner
Ken Hayes· Venture Partner

Co-founder of Canyon Creek Capital II, LP and an active Southern California angel investor on the board of the Pasadena Angels. A former internet entrepreneur who founded IMS Learning A/S, he holds an MBA from INSEAD and a BA from Pomona College.

Paul Bricault· Advisorin𝕏

Co-founder and Principal at the Amplify.la accelerator with two decades of experience in media and angel/VC investing. He previously served as an EVP and board member at William Morris Agency and is an adjunct professor at USC.

Buck Jordan· Managing Partnerin𝕏

Founder of Canyon Creek Capital (2010) with over a decade of experience in finance, media, consulting and M&A. He holds an MBA from UCLA Anderson and is a former Army Captain and Blackhawk pilot.

Founder mafia

3 people who came through Canyon Creek Capital went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 4 of 6 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×1Consumer ×1EdTech ×1Logistics & Supply Chain ×1Marketplaces ×1Media & Entertainment ×1Robotics ×1Travel & Hospitality ×1

HQs:United States×5

Investments · 6 tracked

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Serve Roboticsserverobotics.comin𝕏NASDAQ: SERVSeed · Dec 2021 · $13M

Serve Robotics builds autonomous sidewalk delivery robots, including its robot "Saymo", designed to make short-distance deliveries such as food.

AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsRedwood City, US

Ali Kashani(Founder)inEuan Abraham(Executive Officer)inBrian Read(Executive Officer)inTouraj Parang(Executive Officer, Director)inAli Pourdad(Director)April Pannell(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsGaingelsGood AI CapitalGraph VenturesGreat Circle VenturesIndustrious VenturesLong Journey Ventures+12 more

Pongalopongalo.comSep 2016

Pongalo is a digital media company that manages and licenses Spanish-language television and film content.

Media & Entertainment

Jorge GranierRich Hull

Co-investors500 GlobalDigitalBridge

StudySoupstudysoup.comin

StudySoup runs a peer-to-peer marketplace where students buy and sell class notes and study guides.

EdTech

Sieva Kozinsky(Cofounder)Jeff Silvermanin

Co-investors500 GlobalRubyLight

Wedding Spotwedding-spot.comSep 2014 · $3M

Wedding Spot is an online marketplace where couples can search, compare, and book wedding venues across the United States based on budget, location, style, and guest count.

ConsumerMarketplacesTravel & HospitalitySan Francisco, US

Tina Hoang-To(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsAtlas VentureGreat Oaks Venture CapitalKEC VenturesMAIDEN LANE

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

Latin EverywhereKitchen Data Systems

Exits · 1

1 IPOs

Serve RoboticsNASDAQ: SERV

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Canyon Creek Capital made?
Canyon Creek Capital has 6 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
What stage does Canyon Creek Capital invest at?
Canyon Creek Capital invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
What is Canyon Creek Capital's typical check size?
Canyon Creek Capital typically writes checks of $100K – $1M.
What sectors does Canyon Creek Capital focus on?
Canyon Creek Capital focuses on Data & Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Retail Tech, Sector Agnostic.
Where is Canyon Creek Capital located?
Canyon Creek Capital is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.
Does Canyon Creek Capital lead rounds?
Yes, Canyon Creek Capital leads investment rounds.

Co-investors · 4

Long Journey Ventures

Long Journey Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that backs unconventional founders and ideas, describing itself as 'the second believers in the magically weird.'

Both backed · 1
$100K – $1M
Think+ Ventures Management, Llc

Think + Ventures is an early-stage venture firm backing market-driven founders solving significant market pain points. It invests from seed through Series A, typically after an MVP.

Both backed · 1
$200K – $500K
HC9 Ventures

HC9 Ventures is an early-stage venture firm investing in healthcare companies, leveraging the industry expertise of its limited partners and network to help startups refine product-market fit and scale.

Both backed · 1

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