Current Firm
CRV
Investments
3+ companies
Focus
Enterprise, Consumer
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 is a Founder and General Partner, CRV at CRV, based in Palo Alto, CA.
Rick's investment focus spans Enterprise, Consumer, AI, Biotech, SaaS, primarily investing at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages. This specialization allows for deep domain knowledge and strong network effects that benefit portfolio companies.
Notable investments in Rick's portfolio include DoorDash, Vercel. These companies reflect a pattern of backing high-potential startups across their focus sectors.
Rick Burnes is a Founder and General Partner, CRV at CRV, based in Palo Alto, CA. Their investment focus includes Enterprise, Consumer, AI.
Rick Burnes focuses on investments in Enterprise, Consumer, AI, Biotech, SaaS through CRV. These focus areas reflect their domain expertise and the types of startups they actively seek to back.
Rick Burnes's notable portfolio investments include Vercel, DoorDash, Postman. These companies span multiple sectors and stages, reflecting a track record of identifying high-potential startups.
Rick Burnes is currently at CRV, headquartered in Palo Alto, CA, serving as Founder and General Partner, CRV.