Description

• Seed to Series B: Crossbeam focuses on early-stage companies that are ready to scale.
• Alternative Asset Focus: They are unique for their interest in novel asset classes and startups that provide financial infrastructure for the "modern economy" (e.g., the creator economy, gig economy, and decentralized finance). 

• Method: Founders typically engage through warm introductions or by contacting the investment team via their official portal.
• Selection Criteria: They seek companies that create "cross-platform" value, often focusing on fintech infrastructure and businesses that enable earning or investing in new ways.

Eligibility

• Sectors: Fintech, Creator Economy, E-commerce Infrastructure, and Web3.
• Geography: Primarily United States based, though they have a global mandate for breakthrough platform technologies.
• Founder Profile: Preference for founders who demonstrate a deep understanding of multi-sided marketplaces and financial networks.

Process

1. Macro-Thematic Review: The team evaluates the startup against their core investment themes (e.g., New Asset Classes, Fintech, Future of Work).
2. Due Diligence: A 4- to 6-week process focused on the company's technical architecture and potential to dominate a specific niche in the platform economy.
3. Active Partnership: Post-investment, the firm provides "Platform Support," helping founders with business development and strategic partnerships.
4. Board Participation: They frequently take board seats or observer roles to support long-term governance.

What an Applicant can Obtain

1. Strategic Capital: Access to high-conviction funding from a firm that specializes in complex, platform-based business models.
2. Market Intelligence: Specialized insights into how to monetize new types of data and assets.
3. Network Access: Introductions to a wide network of other fintech founders and strategic institutional partners.
4. Regulatory Guidance: Support in navigating the complex financial regulations inherent in the platform economy.