Canaan Partners

Canaan Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 1987 and based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Westport, Connecticut, Israel, and India. The firm specializes in investing in entrepreneurs with innovative ideas across various sectors, primarily focusing on technology and healthcare. Canaan manages over $5 billion in capital and has invested in more than 250 companies, achieving over 190 exits. Its investment strategy encompasses a range of sectors, including fintech, enterprise/cloud, digital health, biopharma, medical technology, and frontier tech, with funding capabilities from $1 million to $20 million. The firm is recognized for its experienced team of investment professionals who leverage their extensive backgrounds in technology, infrastructure, communications, and life sciences to support promising ventures at various stages of development.