John Balen

John Balen is a General Partner at Canaan Partners in Menlo Park, California, with a strong background in private equity and venture capital. He has made successful investments in a variety of sectors, including Media/Content, E-commerce, and FinTech, and has a track record of backing notable companies like UrbanSitter and Commerce One. Balen's career highlights include serving as a Managing Director at Horsley Bridge Partners and investing in companies at various stages, such as Intermix.io at the seed stage and Stayful at Series A, showcasing his expertise in strategic partnerships and corporate development.