# Crossbeam Ventures

> Crossbeam Ventures is a VC fund backing Security, SaaS and Software. See 3 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Total investments: 3
- Last investment: Nov 2025
- Lead investor: 0%
- Last updated: Aug 2026

Crossbeam Ventures is a fund by Creative Arts Agency co-founder, Michael Ovitz.

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Security | 2 | 67% |
| SaaS | 1 | 33% |
| Software | 1 | 33% |
| Cyber Security | 1 | 33% |
| Network Security | 1 | 33% |

6 industries tracked in total.

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Method Security | Method Security develops autonomous cyber defenses. | $21.5M | Series A | Nov 19, 2025 |  |
| Adaptive Security | Adaptive Security is a computer network security company that focuses on deepfake attacks and provides cybersecurity services. | $55M | Series A | Apr 02, 2025 |  |
| Passes | Passes is a platform designed for creators to monetize their brands and connect with their audiences. It offers customizable memberships, direct messaging, livestreaming, and a marketplace for merchandise and content. | $40M | Series A | Feb 28, 2024 |  |

3 of 3 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Andreessen Horowitz](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/andreessen-horowitz) — VC Fund, 4 deals together
- [Abstract](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/a-list-ventures) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Bond](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/bond-57ec) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Crossbeam Venture Partners](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/crossbeam-venture-partners) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Eniac Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/eniac-ventures) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- Forward Deployed Venture Capital — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does Crossbeam Ventures invest in?

Crossbeam Ventures invests primarily in Security, SaaS and Software startups, most often at Series A stage. Most of the 3 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### When did Crossbeam Ventures last invest?

The most recent investment recorded for Crossbeam Ventures closed in Nov 2025. Shizune tracks 3 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Aug 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.

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