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Investor profile

Rick Burnes

Founder and General Partner, CRV

About

Rick Burnes co-founded CRV in 1970 as one of the earliest dedicated venture capital firms, making him a first-generation VC who helped shape the modern venture industry. He has maintained CRV's Boston base for over five decades while building a nationally recognized early-stage franchise, establishing himself as a key figure in making Boston a durable venture hub. Rick Burnes co-founded CRV in 1970 as one of the earliest dedicated venture capital firms, making him a first-generation VC who helped shape the modern venture industry. He has maintained CRV's Boston base for over five decades while building a nationally recognized early-stage franchise, establishing himself as a key figure in making Boston a durable venture hub.

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Investment focus

Stages
Pre-Seed
Seed
Series A
Sectors
Enterprise
Consumer
SaaS
AI
BioTech

Investment details

Avg check size$500K - $20M
Can lead rounds
Yes
Geographies
USA