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Caitlin Bolnick Rellas
General Partner at CRV
Caitlin Bolnick Rellas is a General Partner at CRV (Charles River Ventures), a venture capital firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area.12 Here are some key details about her background and career:
Education and Early Career
Caitlin holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Pennsylvania, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude, and an MBA from The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth.1 Her early career included roles in brand marketing at Red Bull and growth marketing & business development at Washio.1
Venture Capital Experience
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CRV: Caitlin joined CRV in February 2021 and was promoted to General Partner in 2023.13
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OpenView: Prior to CRV, she worked as an Investor at OpenView from 2019 to 2021.1
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Angel Investor: She has been an angel investor since March 2020.1
Other Professional Experience
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Ripple: Worked as a Strategy & Business Operations MBA Intern in 2018.1
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Accomplice VC: Served as a Summer Associate in 2017.1
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VentureApp (now HqO): Was part of the founding team as a Product Manager from 2015 to 2017.12
Investment Focus
Caitlin is passionate about investing in companies that have real-world implications beyond the Silicon Valley bubble.2 She focuses on:
- Vertical SaaS companies
- Fintech startups
- Legacy industry disruptors
- Female-founded companies
Some of her notable investments include Rundoo, Power (acquired by Marqeta), Cable, and Flair.ai.2
Personal Background
Caitlin grew up in Montana and Texas, which has influenced her investment philosophy to focus on companies applicable to a wider audience beyond coastal elites.2 She enjoys outdoor activities like four-wheeling, fly-fishing, skiing, and snowmobiling.2
Highlights
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