What does Eric Young invest in?

Eric Young at Canaan Partners (Menlo Park, California, United States) — sector focus: Biotech, Digital Health, Edtech, Media Entertainment.

How do I contact Eric Young?

Eric Young's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.

Where is Eric Young based?

Eric Young is based in Menlo Park, California, United States.

Eric Young, Canaan Partners — Investor Profile

About Eric Young

Eric Young is the Co-Founder and former Partner of Canaan Partners, having led the firm since its 1987 spin-out from GE Venture Capital until 2021. His investment thesis centers on cleantech, specifically electric power and energy efficiency, while also backing enterprise and communications infrastructure companies. Young typically invests across Seed, Series A, and Series B stages within the enterprise sector, primarily in the San Francisco Bay Area. Notable portfolio companies include Xirrus, a high-performance Wi-Fi innovator, and SandForce, a leader in storage controllers, alongside earlier investments like Argon Networks and Capstone Turbine. He currently serves on the boards of Lancope, Ebates, Verance, and Xirrus, reflecting his ongoing governance role in security and consumer technology. Young is particularly passionate about commercializing new technologies from research and actively promotes entrepreneurship through his role on Cornell University’s Advisory Council.

Eric Young at a glance

Role: Managing Director
Organization: Canaan Partners
Location: Menlo Park, California, United States
Investor type: Venture Capital

Frequently asked about Eric Young

What does Eric Young invest in?: Eric Young at Canaan Partners (Menlo Park, California, United States) — sector focus: Biotech, Digital Health, Edtech, Media Entertainment.
How do I contact Eric Young?: Eric Young's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.
Where is Eric Young based?: Eric Young is based in Menlo Park, California, United States.

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