Crosscut Ventures
About Crosscut Ventures
Invests in early-stage frontier technologies, hardware and software, at the intersection of technology and physical-world transformation — the most established seed-stage venture fund in LA, taking founders from Seed to Series A.
Believes a founder's vision is what makes or breaks a company; support is built around "hustle, heart, and humility" rather than a rigid founder profile.
Brett Brewer
Co-Founder
Co-founded Crosscut Ventures in 2008.
Founded in 2008 by Rick Smith, Brian Garrett, and Brett Brewer — one of the first venture firms built in LA rather than Silicon Valley, one month before the 2008 financial crisis. Has a particular focus on El Segundo's frontier-tech scene (aerospace, robotics, advanced manufacturing).
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