CRV

www.crv.com

CRV invests in software and technology companies from seed stage onwards, with particular strength in infrastructure, SaaS, consumer technology, and healthcare software. They lead rounds, provide early validation, and remain committed investors through good times and bad.

Check Size

Not specified

Stages

Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth

Focus Areas

Enterprise Saas, Developer Tools, Data Infrastructure

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Investment Thesis

CRV believes in forming lasting partnerships with founders rather than transactional deals, maintaining conviction-driven investments from earliest stages through maturity. They are committed to a human-centric approach to venture capital, backing founders who see the world as it can be and have the determination to build something transformative. The firm emphasizes long-term relationships, treating founders and LPs with dignity and respect regardless of market conditions.

What Sets Them Apart

Can reach a 'yes' decision in 24 hours with ability to lead rounds without waiting for social proof
Flat and equal partnership model with no singular leader imposing biases, enabling conviction-driven decisions
Exceptionally long track record dating back to 1970 with clean back-channel references
Stable capital base that enables long-term commitment to founders and companies
Rare reputation for treating LPs with dignity and going against industry norms to make right decisions
Team-oriented culture emphasizing genuine, blunt, and kind relationships internally