
Cervin Ventures
Description
Cervin Ventures is a Palo Alto-based early-stage venture capital firm with a dedicated focus on B2B technology companies. The firm primarily targets Seed and Series A rounds, seeking out innovative startups poised to disrupt enterprise markets. Their investment thesis centers on supporting founders building solutions in critical areas such as enterprise software, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and data platforms. Cervin Ventures emphasizes a collaborative approach, working closely with portfolio companies to navigate growth challenges and scale their operations.
The firm is known for its strategic and hands-on engagement, providing not just capital but also operational expertise and network access to its portfolio companies. Cervin Ventures typically makes initial investments ranging from $1 million to $5 million, reserving additional capital for follow-on rounds to support successful companies through subsequent growth stages. This flexible investment strategy allows them to back promising ventures from their nascent stages and continue to support their development.
Cervin Ventures has steadily grown its capital base and influence in the early-stage B2B tech ecosystem. The firm closed its third fund, Cervin Ventures III, in 2022, raising $150 million to continue its investment activities. This latest fund underscores their commitment to identifying and nurturing the next generation of enterprise technology leaders. With a portfolio that includes over 50 companies, Cervin Ventures has established itself as a significant player in the Silicon Valley venture landscape, consistently backing companies that aim to deliver substantial value to businesses worldwide.
Investor Profile
Cervin Ventures has backed more than 84 startups, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 23 rounds, about 27% of its total and boasts 13 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Israel, Mexico.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), SaaS.
- Typical check size: $1M – $5M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (37%)
- Seed (31%)
- Series B (18%)
- Series Unknown (7%)
- Series C (5%)
- Convertible Note (1%)
- Pre Seed (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (95%)
- Israel (2%)
- Mexico (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Saas
- Information Technology
- Cyber Security
- Machine Learning
- Mobile
- Enterprise Software
- Analytics
- Big Data
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