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Phil Boyer

Phil Boyer

Partner at Crosslink Capital Inc.

CA , United States

About

Phil Boyer is a Partner at Crosslink Capital, a prominent Bay Area venture capital firm, where he leads early-stage investments in consumer and enterprise technology companies across North America. His key responsibilities include sourcing, evaluating, and supporting founding teams, particularly those developing innovations in enterprise applications, infrastructure, vertical software, and frontier technology. Phil plays an instrumental role in helping strong technical teams build category-defining companies, with a focus on AI, data, developer tools, SaaS, security, fintech, health, logistics, and consumer sectors.

Throughout his career, Phil has built a reputation for deep sector expertise in enterprise and vertical software, investing in companies such as BetterUp, Forma.ai, Inscribe, Overjet, Syncari, Verodin, and Weave (IPO NYSE: WEAV). Before joining Crosslink in 2014, he was an investor at Tenfore Holdings in New York, where he made notable investments in Optoro and Trulioo. Phil began his professional journey publishing technology sector research at Credit Suisse and RBC, covering major companies including Google, Amazon, and LinkedIn.

Phil holds a BA in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania. In addition to his investment activities, he serves on advisory boards such as Alpha Network and the board of Overjet, further demonstrating his commitment to supporting high-growth, innovative ventures in technology and healthcare.

Career History

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Crosslink CapitalPartnerJul 2014 to Present
Crosslink is a leading early-stage venture capital firm based in the SF Bay Area with over $4B in AUM. I lead early-stage investments, with a primary focus on themes within AI, data, developer tools...
Alpha NetworkAdvisory Board MemberJul 2014 to Present
OverjetBoardApr 2020 to Present
Led Seed
BetterUpInvestorDec 2015 to Present
Led Seed
Forma.aiBoardJan 2021 to Present
Led Series A
Near Space LabsBoardAug 2021 to Present
Led Series A
OPT IndustriesBoardOct 2020 to Present
Led Seed
GriptapeBoardSep 2023 to Present
Led Seed
KnapsackBoardJan 2021 to Present
Led Pre-seed
LeapfinBoardMay 2022 to Present
Led Series A
InscribeBoardSep 2018 to Present
Led Seed, Co-led Series A
VerodinInvestorJun 2015 to May 2019
Co-led Seed. Acquired by FireEye
Tenfore HoldingsVCMay 2013 to Jun 2014
Tenfore Holdings is a venture capital firm based in NYC primarily investing in early-stage data and commerce companies.
Credit SuisseInternet Equity ResearchJul 2012 to May 2013
Published research covering technology companies such as Google, Amazon, LinkedIn, Priceline, Yelp, Activision, Electronic Arts, and others.
RBC Capital MarketsAnalystAug 2010 to Jul 2012

Education

University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania

BA, Economics

Skills & Expertise

Venture Capital
Start-ups
Financial Modeling
Due Diligence
Valuation
Private Equity
Equity Research
Technology
Big Data
E-commerce
Internet
Online Advertising
Online Gaming
Investments
Equity Valuation
Corporate Development
Corporate Strategy Formulation
Business Strategy
Deal Sourcing
Quantitative Analytics
Financial Analysis
VBA
Finance
Industry Research
Competitive Analysis
Financial Statement Analysis
Fundamental Analysis
Entrepreneurship
Start Ups
Data Analysis
Microsoft Excel
Strategic Planning
E Commerce

Others at Crosslink Capital Inc. (13)

NameRoleLocation
Cullen Riley
Cullen Riley
PrincipalCA , United States
D
Dane Lewis
AnalystSan Francisco, CA , United States
Daniel Myers
Daniel Myers
General PartnerMenlo Park, CA , United States
E
Eric Chin
General PartnerWoodside, CA , United States
Eric Gonsenheim
Eric Gonsenheim
Co-Portfolio ManagerSan Francisco, CA , United States
Matt Bigge
Matt Bigge
PartnerLos Gatos, CA , United States
Tobias Nilsson-Roos
Tobias Nilsson-Roos
PrincipalSan Francisco, CA , United States
Casey Morris
Casey Morris
AssociateCA , United States
C
Courtney Fallon
TraderSan Francisco, CA , United States
Gabby Contro
Gabby Contro
PartnerSan Francisco, CA , United States
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