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California Crescent Fund

California Crescent Fund

Costa Mesa, Californiacacrescentfund.com

Overview

California Crescent Fund is a student-run venture capital firm that invests in student-founded startups in Southern California. The firm is industry-agnostic and focuses on tapping into the talent from top engineering and liberal arts colleges in the region. It provides a $25,000 check and access to its network to help founders.

Portfolio Companies

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Investments

California Crescent Fund investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Basalt TechMay 2024SeedCo-investor
CreatorlandMay 2023Pre SeedCo-investor
FlexWashApr 2023SeedLead
Illuminant SurgicalSep 2022AcceleratorCo-investor

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersCosta Mesa, California
Year FoundedN/A

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