Canvas Ventures

Canvas Ventures is a Portola Valley-based venture capital firm founded in 2013 by Rebecca Lynn, Gary Little, and Paul Hsiao. Specializing in Series A and B investments, Canvas Ventures primarily focuses on fintech, digital health, AI, marketplaces, and logistics sectors. With a strategic emphasis on companies poised for significant growth, the firm offers more than just capital, providing extensive go-to-market expertise, sales strategy, and growth guidance to their portfolio companies. Notable investments include Luminar Technologies, which went public via SPAC in 2020, and successful ventures like Zola, Vida Health, and Transfix. Their recent fund, CV3, raised $350 million, bringing their total capital raised to $835 million. Canvas typically leads funding rounds with investments ranging from $5 million to $15 million. The firm is led by experienced partners, including Rebecca Lynn, a renowned investor with deep expertise in consumer credit and healthtech. Canvas Ventures has a mission-driven approach, deeply engaging with their portfolio companies to ensure their success. The team has also established the Canvas GTM Council, comprising top marketing and sales professionals who provide invaluable insights to portfolio companies. Canvas Ventures prefers to work with founders who are tackling transformative problems and are prepared for the long-term journey of building significant companies. They maintain a collaborative and supportive relationship with entrepreneurs, helping them navigate challenges and scale their businesses effectively.