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CRV, founded in 1970, is one of the oldest venture capital firms in the U.S., based in Palo Alto, California. The firm manages approximately $1.5 billion and has raised over $4.3 billion across 20 funds. With a focus exclusively on early-stage investments, CRV has made 940 investments, resulting in 23 unicorns, 80 IPOs, and 169 acquisitions.
CRV invests in seed and Series A stages, writing checks between $1 million and $15 million. The firm targets sectors including enterprise software/SaaS, consumer internet/marketplaces, AI/ML, digital healthcare, fintech, and cybersecurity. Their investment thesis centers on 'power to the person,' emphasizing products that empower end users and support product-led growth.
Notable companies in CRV's portfolio include DoorDash (led seed financing), Twitter, Zendesk, HubSpot, Airtable, Vercel (led Series A at $3.25B), Mercury (led Series A), Yammer (acquired by Microsoft), and Amgen. Recent investments include CodeRabbit, 7AI, and Outtake.
Saar Gur - General Partner, known for high-profile deals. Max Gazor - General Partner, focuses on AI and enterprise technology. Brittany Walker - General Partner, specializes in AI and enterprise. Reid Christian - General Partner. Anna Khan - General Partner, focuses on consumer investments.
Submit your pitch through their website form at crv.com.
As of December 2025: CRV made its latest investment in 7AI during a Series A round. They also recently invested in CodeRabbit and Outtake, continuing their active engagement in early-stage funding.
Yes, CRV typically leads seed and Series A rounds, ensuring they play a significant role in the companies they invest in.
CRV focuses on early-stage investments and has voluntarily exited late-stage investing, concentrating their resources on seed and Series A opportunities.
CRV's latest fund, Fund XX, closed at $750 million in August 2025, reflecting their disciplined approach to fund size.
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