Central Coast Ventures

Central Coast Ventures (CCV) mission is to provide capital and advisory support to high-growth, early-stage startups between Santa Barbara and Santa Cruz.

San Luis Obispo, CA, USA

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Description

Central Coast Ventures (CCV) is a venture capital firm based in San Luis Obispo, California, focused on early-stage startups in Central California.

Eligibility

Geography: Specifically targets startups located between Santa Barbara and Santa Cruz.
Partnerships: Leverages close relationships with UC Santa Cruz, Cal Poly SLO, and UC Santa Barbara to source early-stage innovation.

Process

Method: Founders must have a General Partner (GP) or Limited Partner (LP) champion to pitch to CCV.
Role of Champion: The champion acts as the primary point of contact, guiding the founder through the pitch and due diligence process.
Submission: Inquiries can be directed to their team via email.

What an Applicant can Obtain

Advisory Support: Beyond capital, CCV provides strategic advisory and mentorship to help startups scale.
Syndication: Partners with a network of local and national VCs, including Entrada Ventures, Tech Coast Angels, and Cal Poly Ventures, providing access to broader funding ecosystems.