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Claremont Ventures
Oakland, United States
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About
Claremont Creek Ventures (CCV) is a seed and early-stage venture capital firm based in Oakland, California, founded by Nat Goldhaber and Randy Hawks in 2005. The firm focuses on investing in innovative technology companies across essential industries like healthcare and energy. CCV's investment strategy, known as “Lifecycle Venturing,” emphasizes building active, long-term partnerships with entrepreneurs from the earliest stages of their businesses. Notable investments by Claremont Creek Ventures include companies such as Natera, a leader in genetic testing for prenatal care; ecoATM, which developed automated kiosks for recycling consumer electronics and was acquired by Outerwall for $350 million; and Assurex Health, known for its pharmacogenomic tests to personalize medication selection, later acquired by Myriad Genetics. The firm prioritizes digital solutions that can transform broad-impact sectors with emerging technologies in big data analytics, mobility, and user-centric design. CCV typically leads the earliest investment rounds, allowing them to influence and support the evolving business models of their portfolio companies. This hands-on approach, combined with their extensive management and product development experience, helps ensure the growth and success of their investments. For startups seeking investment from Claremont Creek Ventures, it is crucial to demonstrate a potential for high growth and impact within their respective industries, along with a readiness to leverage CCV’s expertise and resources for scaling their operations effectively.
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$4.2M
Historical average check
$70M
Historical max check
September 2019
Last investment date
80
Investments
Biotech
Software & Apps
Healthtech & Wellness
E-commerce & Retail
Data & Analytics
Energy & Utilities
Advertising & Marketing
Fashion & Apparel
Hardware. Robotics & IoT
Natural Resources
Fintech & Financial services
Pharma
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