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Crescendo Ventures

USILFRCAAUROB2B SaaSEnterpriseDeep TechFintechAI/MLDevtoolsCybersecurity

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Investment thesis

Crescendo Ventures is a globally-focused venture capital firm that provides early-stage funding and growth resources to high-potential companies enabling the digital world. By collaborating with entrepreneurial teams to grow market-leading companies, Crescendo uses its industry expertise, team-based development model, and global network to help high-growth companies achieve their full potential. Founded in 1993 and managing more than $1 billion from its headquarters in Palo Alto, California, the firm focuses on technology sectors including enterprise software, SaaS, semiconductors, telecommunications, and fintech, seeking companies well-positioned to become tomorrow's global leaders.

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Over 25 years' experience in venture capital industry; backed 50 technology companies with 18 IPOs and 14 trade sales.

David Spreng · World Economic Forum – David Spreng profile

Recent investments

CompanyRoundSizeDate
PluriaSeed$2m2026-05-12
GuiddeSeries A2023-10-31
env0Series A$35m2023-03-29
Arteris IPSeries D$5m2021-06-01
LighticoSeries B$13m2020-11-11
eASICSeries E$24m2013-09-11
Jasper WirelessSeries E$130m2014-04-01
BroadSoftSeries D$10m2007-07-17
CallidusCloudSeries B1999-02-09
VerimatrixSeries B$8m2011-04-12

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