Buck Jordan
InvestorFounder, CEO, and Managing Partner, Canyon Creek Capital at Wavemaker Partners · Managing Partner at Canyon Creek Capital
Santa Monica, California
About
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.
Invests in
Climate TechConsumerDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareFintechHardwareMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Experience
- Vebu LabsFounder & CEOcurrent2016 — present
- Miso RoboticsPresident, Cofounder & Chairmancurrent2020 — presentPasadena, California, United States
- Miso RoboticsCoFounder & CEO2016 — 2020Pasadena, Ca
- Canyon Creek CapitalFounder & Managing Partnercurrent2010 — presentSanta Monica, CA
- Westside Children's CenterBoard Membercurrent2015 — presentCulver City, CA
- Serve RoboticsBoard Member2020 — 2024
- Wavemaker PartnersPartner2018 — 2022
- California Army National GuardCaptain & Pilot2001 — 2010
- Platinum EquitySummer Associate2010
- Pegasus Capital GroupPrivate Equity Intern2009 — 2010
- Los Alamitos Army AirfieldOperations Manager2008 — 2009
- BearingPointBusiness Consultant, PMP2006 — 2008
- Senator Arlen SpecterLegislative Analyst2004 — 2006
Education
- UCLA Anderson School of ManagementMBA, Finance2008 — 2011
- Indiana University BloomingtonPolitical Science, Political Science1998 — 2002
Skills & more
Strategic Planning45Strategy99Leadership32Management40Enterprise Software10Commercial Helicopter Pilot15Private Fixed Wing Pilot14Financial Modeling99Due Diligence60Corporate Finance21Business Planning33Fundraising11
+12 more
Venture CapitalValuationDebtPrivate EquityBusiness StrategyFinancial AnalysisManagement ConsultingCompetitive AnalysisBusiness ValuationCorporate DevelopmentMergersHP TRIM- Project Management Professional — Project Management Institute
From Buck's professional profile.
Colleagues at Wavemaker Partners
Andrea
Investor at Wavemaker Partners
Andy Hwang
General Partner at Wavemaker Partners
Belle Naval
Analyst, Portfolio Management at Wavemaker Partners
Camille Escalante
Senior Associate, Portfolio Management at Wavemaker Partners
Chris Le
Associate, Investment at Wavemaker Partners
David Siemer
Investor at Wavemaker Partners
Doug
Investor at Wavemaker Partners
Eric Manlunas
Co-founder and General Partner at Wavemaker Partners
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Buck Jordan work?
- Buck Jordan is Founder, CEO, and Managing Partner, Canyon Creek Capital at Wavemaker Partners.
- What does Buck Jordan invest in?
- Buck Jordan invests in Climate Tech, Consumer, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Hardware, Media & Entertainment, SaaS.
Founder mafias
UCLA Anderson School of Management mafia33
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Silvia MazzucchelliMBAFounded Modcloth +1Jeffrey ChangMBAFounded Doblet +1Derek HerreraMasters Business Administration (MBA)Founded Bright Uro +1Alex PerelmanMBAFounded PeerStreet +1Tim McCarthyMBAFounded Spring Loaded Technology +1Jordan RamerMBAFounded EV Connect
+ 26 more
Indiana University Bloomington mafia23
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Eric TobiasFounded Opendate +1Darren NixFounded Interviewed +1Michael McHughBachelor's degreeFounded Blockstamp +1James O'DwyerBachelor of Science (B.S.)Founded Metal +1Jamie BacherFounded Boost BiomesMartha SchlicherBachelor of Science (BS)Founded Impetus Agriculture
+ 16 more
Serve Robotics mafia3
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Platinum mafia2
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended UCLA Anderson School of Management208
David Clark GuillermoInvestments at Impact America FundDana MoralyPartner; Chief Financial & Administrative Officer at March Capital PartnersJed LeidheiserPartner at March Capital PartnersShahin FarshchiPartner at Lux CapitalJennifer SavagePartner at Illuminate VenturesAlbert WangSenior Director at Qualcomm Ventures
+ 202 more
Also attended Indiana University Bloomington140
Tianen LiangTax Controller at Felicis VenturesDavid KraneCEO & Managing Partner at GV (Google Ventures)Keren GottliebEvent Manager at GreycroftLogan HilleLife Sciences Analyst at CincyTechJay JohnsonBoard Member at CincyTechEric TobiasInvestor at High Alpha
+ 134 more
Shared employers
Also worked at Miso Robotics1
Also worked at Serve Robotics7
Safa RashtchyManaging Partner at Think+ Ventures Management, LlcAli KashaniVenture Partner at Think+ Ventures Management, LlcLily SarafanInvestor at Streamlined VenturesStu SmithPartner at Scribble VenturesPayam ZamaniFounder at One Planet GroupDarwin LingFounder/General Partner at Good AI Capital
+ 1 more
Also worked at Wavemaker Partners35
Ari KlingerPartner at Right Click CapitalMichael MizrahiPrincipal at Fourward VenturesLup Soon SooLegal Counsel at Saison CapitalPaul SantosCo-founder and Managing Partner at Wavemaker PartnersEric ManlunasCo-founder and General Partner at Wavemaker PartnersAndy HwangGeneral Partner at Wavemaker Partners
+ 29 more
Also worked at California Army National Guard9
Robert LesemanVenture Partner at TFX CapitalJohn HrivnakOperations Director, National Security at Red Cell IncubationJeff StandridgeCo-Founder & General Partner at Cadron Capital PartnersAaron BrownSecurity Advisor at Modern TechnicalRyan MacyChief Technology Officer at 25MadisonPeter SnelgroveAnalyst at Leonid Capital Partners
+ 3 more