Canvas Prime is a sector-focused venture capital firm founded in 2025 by Rebecca Lynn, following her tenure as cofounder and general partner at Canvas Ventures. Structured as a solo GP fund, the firm leverages Lynn's operational and investing experience to back high-potential companies.
Canvas Prime focuses on fintech, digital health, and artificial intelligence, concentrating capital in a small number of companies to achieve high ownership.
Launched in 2025, the inaugural Canvas Prime fund is designed to invest in approximately 12 to 15 companies per year, targeting ownership stakes of 15% to 25% in each investment. The fund emphasizes focus and speed of decision-making in sectors where the firm has a strong edge.
Leadership
Canvas Prime is led by founder and managing director Rebecca Lynn, whose prior investments include Lending Club, Doximity, Luminar, FutureAdvisor, Check, and Casetext. She maintains select board roles in companies such as Savvy Wealth, Airvet, and Marvin.
Investment Strategy
The firm applies a disciplined specialization strategy, entering markets after initial validation with superior products and marketing.
Canvas Prime partners closely with founders through concentrated resources and active board engagement.
Notable Investments
The portfolio is in formation. Lynn's historical work includes:
Notable Exits
Rebecca Lynn's track record includes the 2014 IPO of Lending Club and other significant liquidity events from prior funds.
