Crew Capital

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Overview

Crew Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage software companies across sectors including applications, infrastructure, vertical SaaS, cybersecurity, fintech, digital health, and ecommerce infrastructure, with a geographic focus on the US, Europe, Latin America, and Israel.¹²³ It is led by active operators from UiPath, providing portfolio companies with operational expertise and access to networks in technology and business.³⁴ The firm raised a $50M Fund I and emphasizes a community-driven approach to support founders.²⁴

History

Crew Capital was co-founded in October 2020 by Daniel Dines, CEO of UiPath, and Brandon Deer, UiPath's Chief Strategy Officer, following their angel investing activities starting in 2019.⁴ In 2021, the firm raised its $50M Fund I, coinciding with UiPath's IPO on the NYSE, which raised $1.3B and achieved a $40B market cap; it also onboarded Dylan Reider as its first investment partner.⁴ By 2022, Crew Capital had made over 30 investments and expanded its investment and platform teams.⁴

Reputation

Crew Capital is perceived as a distinctive VC firm due to its leadership by active operators from UiPath, offering practical insights into scaling software businesses, which appeals to early-stage founders seeking operational support.³⁴ Professionals note its $50M fund size and focus on pre-seed to Series A rounds with check sizes of $500K-$3M in high-growth sectors like AI, fintech, and enterprise software.² No specific criticisms are documented in available sources, though its relatively recent founding in 2020 positions it as an emerging player in the VC landscape.⁴

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