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Jon Ylvisaker

Investor

Partner at Crosscut Ventures

Montecito, CA

Writes $100K – $5M checks

About

A partner at Crosscut with education in history and economics from College of Charleston.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

Invests in

Climate TechDefense TechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareSpace Tech

Experience

  1. Critical Frontier Venture CapitalFounder, Managing Partnercurrent2026 — presentSanta Monica, California, United States
  2. Yield Capital PartnersFounder, Managing Directorcurrent2012 — presentCalifornia
  3. Crosscut VenturesManaging Partner2024 — 2026
  4. Wolfacre Global ManagementManaging Member, Fund Manager2009 — 2011
  5. Miura Global ManagementSenior Analyst2008 — 2009
  6. Gruss & CoSenior Analyst / Partner1998 — 2007

Colleagues at Crosscut Ventures

Brett Brewer
CO-FOUNDER at Crosscut Ventures
Brian Garrett
CO-FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR at Crosscut Ventures
Clinton Foy
Managing Partner at Crosscut Ventures
Felipe Alvarez
Senior Manager of Strategic Finance at Crosscut Ventures
Jason DeHaven
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER at Crosscut Ventures
Jerry Orzech
PRINCIPAL, INVESTMENT TEAM at Crosscut Ventures
Rick Smith
CO-FOUNDER, INVESTMENT COMMITTEE & SENIOR ADVISOR at Crosscut Ventures
William Scriven
PARTNER & HEAD OF CAPITAL FORMATION at Crosscut Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jon Ylvisaker?
A partner at Crosscut with education in history and economics from College of Charleston.
Where does Jon Ylvisaker work?
Jon Ylvisaker is Partner at Crosscut Ventures.
What does Jon Ylvisaker invest in?
Jon Ylvisaker invests in Climate Tech, Defense Tech, Energy, Enterprise Software, Space Tech.
What check size does Jon Ylvisaker write?
Jon Ylvisaker typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Jon Ylvisaker go to school?
Jon Ylvisaker studied at College of Charleston (BS, BA); Episcopal High School.

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Shared employers

Also worked at Crosscut Ventures11

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