Krishna Visvanathan, Crane Venture

Krishna Visvanathan is the co-founder and Partner at Crane Venture Partners. See contact routes.

About Krishna Visvanathan

Krishna Visvanathan is the co-founder and Partner at Crane Venture Partners, a London-based venture capital firm he established in 2015 after spending two decades backing European founders across the enterprise stack. His investment thesis targets early-stage European startups, specifically pre-seed through Series A companies, that are redefining the enterprise technology stack with proprietary, data-driven technology in the age of “intelligent computing”. The firm typically leads or co-leads investments in enterprise software and deep tech sectors, including AI, SaaS, and developer tools, with a geographic focus on Europe, Israel, and the U.S.. Notable portfolio companies include Tessian, Onfido, H2O.ai, and Silverflow, reflecting his focus on data-driven enterprise solutions. Visvanathan distinguishes his approach with the firm’s philosophy of being “First to believe. Last to leave,” emphasizing a hands-on, go-to-market supportive role for founders. Prior to venture capital, he co-founded a deep tech startup and held operational roles, including a partnership at DFJ Esprit where he invested in internet and mobile businesses since 1999.

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Role
Managing Director
Organization
Crane Venture Partners
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Investor type
Venture Capital

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