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CRCM Ventures

Venture capital

San Francisco · Pre-Seed–Series A · 8 people tracked

Also known as CRCM · CRCM L.P.

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Investment thesis

Early-stage US–Greater China bridge investor with Silicon Valley base and deep China ties, offering a broad frontier-tech mandate (AI, blockchain, IoT, VR/AR, gaming) and public-market-to-venture continuity to scale cross-border.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 29, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
Check
$100K – $5M
HQ
San Francisco, CA, US
Leads rounds
Follows
Founded
2012
AUM
$746.7M
Tracked investments
41
Unicorns
2
Acquisitions
10

Team · 8 people

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Anh Le· Partnerin
Jessica Ngo· Executive Officerin
Jun Li· Executive Officer
Sunny Bai· Associatein

What they invest in

from 37 of 41 portfolio companies

Enterprise Software ×11Consumer ×10SaaS ×9AI & Machine Learning ×6Biotech ×5Hardware ×5Healthtech ×5Cleantech ×4

HQs:United States×31Canada×2China×1Mexico×1

Investments · 41 tracked

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4242technologies.comin𝕏

42 provides a data consolidation and reporting platform designed for retail teams to access business insights in one centralized dashboard.

Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareRetail TechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Nick Porter(Founder/CTO)inCathy HaninNicolas PorterPeter D. Yangin

Co-investors500 GlobalY Combinator3one4 CapitalAgrolimen VenturesBreakthrough Energy VenturesCrystal Venture Partners+4 more

Affinityitsaffinity.cominSeed

Affinity is an AI-powered internal compliance platform that helps organizations centralize policies, generate training from documents, track completion and risk, and produce audit-ready evidence.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechNew York City, US

Faraz Rana(Founder)inPeter Greczner(Founder)in

Co-investorsClocktower VenturesY Combinator8VCAdvance Venture PartnersAvid VenturesBessemer Venture Partners+7 more

Airy:3Dairy3d.cominAug 2018 · $10M

AIRY3D develops depth-sensing technology, including its DepthIQ system integrated onto CMOS image sensors, to give machines 3D perception.

Deep TechHardwareSemiconductorsMontreal, CA

Daniel ButtoninJonathan SaariinJi-Ho ChoinGuillaume Poirierin

Co-investorsIntel CapitalTandemLaunchWI Harper GroupNautilus Venture PartnersR7 PartnersBosch Ventures+2 more

Apollo.ioapollo.ioin𝕏Seed

Apollo provides an AI-powered platform designed for go-to-market teams to improve sales and marketing productivity.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSales TechSan Francisco, US

Tim Zheng(Founder/CEO)inRay Li(Founder)inMatt Curl(Chief Executive Officer)inMarcio Arnecke(Chief Marketing Officer)inAdam Carr(Chief Revenue Officer)inPhil Moon(Chief Financial Officer)in

Co-investorsA*Angel Collective Opportunity FundBain Capital VenturesJude GomilaNewView CapitalPathlight Ventures+15 more

Aptoaptopayments.comSeedacquired by Buildout · Jan 2022

Apto Payments offers a developer-friendly card issuing platform that lets fintech companies launch physical debit, virtual, corporate, and crypto card programs.

Developer ToolsFintechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Greg Kidd(Founder)inMeg Nakamura(Founder)inCharles Jung(Executive Officer)inMaureen Higgins(Executive Officer)David Tanner McGraw(Executive Officer, Director)Traci A. Snowden(Executive Officer, Promoter)

Co-investorsAllMobile FundBaroda VenturesFenway Summer VenturesGeneral CatalystKapor CapitalNTT DOCOMO Ventures+12 more

Assethubassethub.ioin𝕏Pre-Seed · Sep 2024 · $690K

AssetHub is an AI-powered 3D character creation platform that converts concept images into modular, editable 3D assets with automatically named and separated components.

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyGamingSan Francisco, US

Takuya Goto(Founder)in

Co-investorsBrincProgressionTechstarsArchetype VenturesBeyond Next VenturesMitsui Sumitomo Insurance Capital

Bitaccessbitaccess.comin𝕏SeedAcquired

Bitaccess builds Bitcoin ATM infrastructure for enterprises, enabling customers to convert fiat currency to cryptocurrency at their machines.

Crypto & Web3FintechHardwareOttawa, CA

Moe Adham(Founder)in

Co-investorsFundersClubNewtown PartnersPantera CapitalY CombinatorAvlok CapitalBINARY CAPITAL+3 more

Copper Cow Coffeecoppercowcoffee.comMay 2021

Copper Cow Coffee sells Vietnamese-style coffee made from climate-resilient robusta beans sourced from organic-certified farms in Vietnam, blended with real herbs and spices for flavor.

Advanced ManufacturingConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechLos Angeles, US

Deborah Wei Mullin(Executive Officer, Director)Debbie(Founder)

Co-investorsArborview CapitalJoyance PartnersSiddhi CapitalSilverton PartnersSocial StartsVisible Ventures+3 more

Drone Racing Leaguethedroneracingleague.comJun 2017Acquired

Professional drone racing league whose pilots fly identical custom-built FPV drones on 3D courses broadcast worldwide.

New York, US

Nicholas Horbaczewski(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsCerity Partners VenturesChaifetz GroupLerer HippeauLux CapitalRSE VenturesCourtside Ventures+2 more

Edenedenmed.comin𝕏Seed

Eden creates digital products to deliver healthcare services and health solutions to a broad audience.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesMexico, MX

Julián Cantú(Founder/Co-Fundador, CEO)inRaymundo Gonzalez(Co-Founder / CTO)in

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesAtacama VenturesBrainstorm VenturesCathexis VenturesDalus CapitalHummingbird Ventures+21 more

Eight Sleepeightsleep.com𝕏Seed

Eight Sleep manufactures a smart bed system called the Pod that provides personalized temperature control, elevation adjustment, and integrated sound for sleep optimization.

ConsumerHardwareIoTWellness & FitnessNew York City, US

Matteo Franceschetti(Founder/CEO)inMassimo Andreasi Bassi(Founder/CTO)inAlexandra Zatarain(Founder/CMO)in

BoardNG YiPin(Director)

Co-investorsAltra VentureAntiAzure Capital PartnersBlue Scorpion InvestmentsCapital B Private HoldingsComcast Ventures+72 more

Energent AIenergent.aiin𝕏Seed

Energent.ai provides a generative AI-powered data analytics platform that enables users to analyze data through natural language prompts without requiring SQL or analytics expertise.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US

Rachel Hu(Co-founder & CEO)inKimi Kong(Co-founder & CTO)in

Co-investorsMaple Leaf AngelsY CombinatorEmbedding VCGaingelsGeneral CatalystHongShan Capital Group+2 more

Eternaleternal.gg𝕏SeedAcquired

Eternal is a Los Angeles NFT marketplace for trading Twitch streamer clips, a Y Combinator W20 company now listed as acquired.

ConsumerGamingLos Angeles, US

Jeffrey Tong(Founder)in

Co-investorsArrington CapitalCoinbase VenturesY Combinator468 CapitalAmbush CapitalArrington XRP Capital+14 more

Futureleaguefutureleague.coDefunct

FutureLeague offers hands-on engineering and programming instruction to children ages 6-12, structured around project-based learning and progression benchmarks.

ConsumerSan Francisco, US

Emmie Chang(Founder/CEO)in

Co-investorsClick VenturesY Combinator8capitaInvesto CapitalPalmetto Ventures

Gerostate Alphagerostatealpha.comSeedDefunct

Gerostate Alpha creates drug candidates targeting age-related conditions and long-term illnesses.

BiotechHealthtechSan Francisco, US

Gordon J Lithgow(Founder)inMark Lucanic(Founder)inSimon Melov(Founder)in

Co-investorsEvolution VC PartnersKnockout CapitalSand Hill AngelsY Combinator

Industrial Microbesimicrobes.comin𝕏Seed

iMicrobes uses synthetic biology to develop cost-effective sustainable materials and replace conventional manufacturing processes.

BiotechCircular EconomyCleantechClimate TechHealthtechNew MaterialsSan Francisco, US

Derek Greenfield(Founder/CEO)inLiz Clarke(Founder/CTO)inNoah Helman(Founder/CSO)in

Co-investorsCLI VenturesFirst Bight VenturesJude GomilaJuniperPoint Reyes ManagementY Combinator+7 more

L.thisisl.comSeedacquired by Procter & Gamble

A nonprofit organization that provides funding to community-based organizations globally to increase access to period care products and menstrual health education.

ConsumerFemTechHealthtechImpact & Social GoodSan Francisco, US

Talia Frenkel(Founder/CEO)in

Co-investors500 GlobalAltaIR CapitalFusionRanch VenturesSoma CapitalSv Tech Ventures, Inc.+8 more

LeadGeniusleadgenius.comin𝕏Oct 2014 · $6M

LeadGenius provides AI-powered contact intelligence and data sourcing for go-to-market teams to identify and engage target customers.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMedia & EntertainmentSaaSSales TechSan Francisco, US

Anand Kulkarni(Founder/CEO)inPrayag Narula(Founder)inPhilipp Gutheim(Founder/COO)inDave Rolnitzky(Founder/CPO)inMark GodleyinZeb Couchin

Co-investors500 GlobalBee PartnersBetter Ventures Central LlcFundersClubInitialized CapitalJavelin Venture Partners+18 more

Multiply Labsmultiplylabs.comin𝕏Seed

Multiply Labs builds robotic systems that automate biologics manufacturing for pharmaceutical companies.

Advanced ManufacturingBiotechDeep TechRoboticsSan Francisco, US

Fred Parietti(Co-Founder & CEO)inAlice Melocchi(Co-Founder & CSO)in

BoardShaun Rodriguez(Director)inMichael Doherty(Director)

Co-investorsFifty YearsGarage CapitalJude GomilaLingottoP101 VenturesStrange Ventures+16 more

Mylk Guysmylkguys.com𝕏Seed · Jul 2018Defunct

Mylk Guys was an e-commerce platform that shipped plant-based food and vegan products nationally.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTechSan Francisco, US

Gaurav Maken(Founder)inJinesh Shah(Founder)inEmily Nauseda(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsY CombinatorFifty YearsKhosla VenturesPear VC

Next Callernextcaller.cominJan 2016Acquired

Next Caller provides real-time call verification technology that identifies spoofed and fraudulent calls while allowing legitimate callers through, helping businesses prevent phone fraud and authentication abuse.

Enterprise SoftwareSales TechNew York City, US

Ian Roncoroni(Founder/CEO)inGianni Martire(Executive Officer, Director)in

Co-investorsHemisphere Ventures LLCY CombinatorZillionizeAgrolimen VenturesBEENEXTPegasus Tech Ventures+2 more

Open Listingsopenlistings.comin𝕏May 2017Acquired

Open Listings provided a homebuying platform that helped residential buyers purchase properties while reducing their real estate commission costs.

MarketplacesPropTechLos Angeles, US

Judd Schoenholtz(Founder/CEO)inPeter Sugihara(Founder/CPO)inJohn Alexander Farrill(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardIlya Sukar(Director)

Co-investorsSoma CapitalY CombinatorAgrolimen VenturesArena VenturesBragiel BrothersCrystal Towers Capital+4 more

Pathpath.meSeedDefunct

Path provides young adults with personal finance management tools including educational funding assistance, credit-building features, high-yield savings accounts, and income guidance, all available through a subscription service.

Crypto & Web3FintechNew York City, US

Femi Adebogun(Founder)inEvan Farrell(Founder)inCaleb Cross(Founder)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorBDMICambiar EducationDorm RoomFoundersXFriale+11 more

Popular Payspopularpays.comin𝕏Mar 2017acquired by Lightricks

Popular Pays is an influencer marketing and creator management platform that connects brands with creators for campaign development and execution.

Creator EconomyEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSChicago, US

Corbett Drummey(Founder/CEO)inSteven Wanderski(Founder/Full Stack Web Developer)in

BoardClancey Stahr(Director)inPeter Dolan(Director)

Co-investorsBeringeaEmery CapitalFusionGoAhead VenturesICCP Venture PartnersLakewest Venture Partners+16 more

Priimepriime.comin𝕏Jun 2018Defunct

Priime develops photo editing software for photographers across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Adobe Lightroom, featuring hand-crafted styles designed by working photographers.

ConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSaaSSocialSan Francisco, US

Arthur Chang(Founder/CEO)inLoren Baxter(Founder)inAndrew Ng(Founder)inJoe Pestro(Founder)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorAmino CapitalFusionInitialized CapitalPenultimate CapitalSherpalo Ventures+1 more

Protonetprotonet.infoin𝕏Seed · Jun 2016

Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareHardwareSan Ramon, US

Christopher Blum(Founder)inAli Jelveh(Founder)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorAndreas Bremke GmbHDraper AssociatesLynett Capital PartnersSv Tech Ventures, Inc.Zillionize

Sandbox VRsandboxvr.com𝕏Jan 2019

Sandbox VR operates location-based virtual reality entertainment centers where groups of up to six people experience immersive multiplayer games using proprietary full-body motion capture and haptic technology.

ConsumerGamingHardware

Steve Zhao(Founder)in

Co-investorsAbstract VenturesAEF Greater Bay Area FundAndreessen HorowitzATEL VenturesBragiel BrothersCraft Ventures+14 more

Shoplitliveshoplitlive.comApr 2021

Shop LIT Live is a social-media-powered livestream shopping app connecting consumer brands, creators and shoppers.

Co-investorsColopl Next

Strikinglystrikingly.comin𝕏

Strikingly is a website builder that enables users to create and publish websites without coding or design experience in under 30 minutes.

Creator EconomyE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSShanghai, CN

David Haisha Chen(Founder/CEO)inTeng Bao(Founder/CPO)inDafeng Guo(Founder/CTO)in

Co-investorsFundersClubK5 VenturesSv Tech Ventures, Inc.TSVCY CombinatorZillionize+9 more

Taali Inctaalifoods.com𝕏Seed

Taali makes a popcorn alternative from popped water lily seeds for consumers seeking different snacking options.

ConsumerFoodTechNew York City, US

Aditya Kaji(Founder)inAarti Kochhar Kaji(Founder)in

Co-investorsCerity Partners VenturesY CombinatorDragon Capital

Tomtextomtex.coApr 2022 · $1.7M

Tomtex develops biodegradable, low-waste materials with a focus on regenerative and sustainable production.

Circular EconomyCleantechNew Materials

Co-investorsEarth Venture CapitalNucleus Adventure CapitalC3 VenturesGaingelsSOSV

TomTextomtex.com

Tomtex develops biodegradable, zero-waste materials as sustainable alternatives, positioned around regeneration and circular use.

Circular EconomyCleantechNew Materials

Co-investorsPortfoliaC3 VenturesGaingelsSOSV

TrueVaulttruevault.comin𝕏Aug 2018

TrueVault provides a SaaS platform that helps businesses achieve privacy compliance with regulations like GDPR and CCPA through data mapping, customer notices, and internal policy guidance.

Enterprise SoftwareLegalTechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Jason Wang(Founder)in

Co-investorsACTAI VenturesFundersClubK5 VenturesLaunchpad LAPioneerY Combinator+14 more

Upload VRuploadvr.com𝕏Sep 2016

UploadVR is an online media outlet publishing news, reviews, and coverage of virtual reality and augmented reality products, games, and industry developments.

GamingMedia & EntertainmentSan Francisco, US

William Mason(Director)Taylor Freeman(Executive Officer, Director)Nick Ochoa(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsColopl NextOutpost CapitalPresence CapitalSparkland CapitalThe Venture Reality FundGeneral Catalyst+5 more

Women.comwomen.comAcquired

Women is a lifestyle media site covering celebrities, trends, fashion, beauty, and pop culture for readers seeking entertainment and cultural content.

ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSan Francisco, US

Susan Johnson(Founder/CEO)in

Co-investorsFemale FoundersY CombinatorAdvancit CapitalGreylock PartnersLowercase CapitalPegasus Tech Ventures+2 more

Yali Bioyalibio.cominFeb 2022 · $3.9M

Yali develops fermentation technology to produce sustainable fats and lipids for alternative dairy products like ice cream, butter, and milk, using fewer inputs than conventional sources.

BiotechCleantechClimate TechFoodTech

Co-investorsFirst In VenturesFTW VenturesS2G InvestmentsThird Kind Venture Capital

Zentailzentail.comin𝕏Seed

Zentail provides a platform for product information management, listing, pricing, inventory, and analytics—serving ecommerce sellers who need operational automation and efficiency.

E-commerceEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainRetail TechSaaSColumbia, US

Dan Sugarman(Founder/CEO)in

Co-investorsFundersClubY CombinatorAgrolimen VenturesAndreessen HorowitzGeneral CatalystHadi Partovi | PinkySwear+4 more

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

Inso BiosciencesLIT Live

Exits · 10

10 acquisitions · showing 3

Aptoacq. by BuildoutL.acq. by Procter & GamblePopular Paysacq. by Lightricks

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has CRCM Ventures made?
CRCM Ventures has 41 tracked investments, 10 of which have exited.
What stage does CRCM Ventures invest at?
CRCM Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What is CRCM Ventures's typical check size?
CRCM Ventures typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
What sectors does CRCM Ventures focus on?
CRCM Ventures focuses on Crypto & Web3.
Where is CRCM Ventures located?
CRCM Ventures is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
Does CRCM Ventures lead rounds?
CRCM Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.

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