Crv

CRV, formerly Charles River Ventures, is an American venture capital firm founded in 1970 to commercialize research from. See sector focus and contact routes.

About Crv

CRV, formerly Charles River Ventures, is an American venture capital firm founded in 1970 to commercialize research from MIT, making it one of the oldest early-stage VC firms in the United States. The firm focuses exclusively on early-stage technology investments, primarily targeting seed and Series A rounds in consumer technology, developer tools, enterprise software, AI/ML, fintech, and digital healthcare. CRV typically writes checks ranging from $1 million to $15 million and often leads early funding rounds by providing the first term sheet to ambitious founders. Notable portfolio companies include DoorDash, Airtable, HubSpot, Twitter, and Zendesk, with the firm backing over 750 startups and achieving more than 80 public exits. A distinctive point of view at CRV is its voluntary exit from late-stage investing to concentrate on its core competency in early-stage opportunities, emphasizing a hands-on, value-added approach to support portfolio companies. The firm recently closed Fund XX in August 2025 with $750 million in capital commitments to continue leading early rounds for emerging startups.

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Investor type
Venture Capital
Focus areas
Enterprise, Consumer Electronics, E-Commerce, Marketplaces, Media and Entertainment, Fintech, Lifestyle and Wellness, Applications

Frequently asked about Crv

What does Crv invest in?
Crv — sector focus: Enterprise, Consumer Electronics, E-Commerce, Marketplaces, Media and Entertainment, Fintech, Lifestyle and Wellness, Applications, SaaS, Software, Consumer.
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Where is Crv headquartered?
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