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Rick Burnes

Investor

Partner Emeritus at CRV (Charles River Ventures)

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Writes $500K – $20M checks

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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.

Likely email· guessed from name + firm domain, not firm-published

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningBiotechConsumerEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Colleagues at CRV (Charles River Ventures)

Frequently asked questions

Who is Rick Burnes?
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.
Where does Rick Burnes work?
Rick Burnes is Partner Emeritus at CRV (Charles River Ventures).
What does Rick Burnes invest in?
Rick Burnes invests in AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Consumer, Enterprise Software, SaaS.
What check size does Rick Burnes write?
Rick Burnes typically writes checks of $500K – $20M.

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