Rick Burnes
InvestorFounder and General Partner at CRV (Charles River Ventures)
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Writes $500K – $20M checks
About
A first-generation VC who co-founded a dedicated venture firm in 1970, Rick Burnes built a nationally recognized early-stage franchise and anchored Boston as a durable venture hub for five decades.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningBiotechConsumerEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Experience
- Charles River VenturesGeneral Partner & Foundercurrent1970 — present
Education
- Harvard University1959 — 1960
Same school
Also attended Harvard University1,171
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