CRV (Charles River Ventures)
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CRV, originally Charles River Ventures, is a legacy early-stage VC firm founded in 1970 with deep roots in Silicon Valley. With over $4.3 billion raised to date, CRV has backed transformative companies such as DoorDash and Airtable. In 2024, the firm made headlines by returning $275 million to LPs and refocusing on its early-stage strengths. Known for disciplined investing, CRV prefers lean participation in Seed and Series A rounds, emphasizing founder alignment and operational support.
Location:
Palo Alto, CA, United States
Fund Size:
Over $4.3 billion raised across 18 funds since inception
Average Check:
Not publicly specified; consistent early-stage check sizes aligned with Seed and Series A
Stage Focus:
Early-stage—invests in both enterprise and consumer technology startups
Household Brands:
DoorDash, Airtable, Patreon, Drift, Iterable; historical investments also include Yammer, Zendesk
Contact:
Brittany Walker (General Partner) bwalker@crv.com
Jon Auerbach (General Partner) bauerbach@crv.com
