Technology

John Balen

Partner / West Coast

Since 1995

A longtime veteran of venture investing, John understands entrepreneurs and works closely with them to build high performance companies. His track record includes an array of consumer and enterprise technologies. Prior to Canaan, John held operational and financial roles in private equity and at startups, where he learned how to both fund and build companies. John received a B.S. in electrical engineering and an M.B.A. from Cornell University.

John in 5

Origins: Born in Waukegan, IL hometown of Ray Bradbury

Travel: Love to travel & discover new cultures, places & cuisines

Family: Is my pillar of strength & ultimate reward

Sport: Go Cubs, Sharks, Bruins, Bears & Giants

Giving: Education maximizes your potential & invigorates our democracy

Investments

Current

  • Blurb
  • UrbanSitter
  • Previous

    • Cardlytics
      IPO
    • Commerce One
      IPO
    • Echopass
      Acquired by Genesys
    • eStamp
      IPO, then merged with Learn2
    • Everdream Corporation
      Acquired by Dell
    • ID Analytics
      Acquired by LifeLock
    • Instante Software
      Acquired by Oracle
    • Intraware
      IPO, then acquired by Acresso Software
    • RightPoint
      Acquired by E.piphany
    • Silicon Optix
      Acquired by IDT
    • SilverRail
      Acquired by Expedia
    • SOASTA
      Acquired by Akamai
    • Switchfly
    • Vue Technology
      Acquired by Tyco

    Latest

    John in 5

    Origins: Born in Waukegan, IL hometown of Ray Bradbury

    Travel: Love to travel & discover new cultures, places & cuisines

    Family: Is my pillar of strength & ultimate reward

    Sport: Go Cubs, Sharks, Bruins, Bears & Giants

    Giving: Education maximizes your potential & invigorates our democracy