The Origin Story
2015 - Present
Krishna Visvanathan and Scott Sage set out on a “there’s got to be a better way” adventure. Their vision was simple but bold: to build a venture firm that would stand shoulder to shoulder with early-stage founders—not just as investors, but as true partners through the hardest and most defining moments of company building.
That idea became Crane.
- Our Values
- Our values
- Our Values
- Our Values
First to believe.
Last to leave.
This isn’t a tagline. It’s the way we work. We back founders from day one, working alongside them to unlock solutions, delivering unwavering hands-on support. When the path gets tough, we lean in harder. We stay in the trenches and see every project through, no matter the obstacles or complications.
Genius knows
no borders.
“Good enough” just isn’t in our vocabulary. We believe in bold thinking and relentless persistence, and will dig deeper until the job is done. We use creativity to challenge convention and turn fresh ideas into game-changing solutions.
Building blocks of the future.
Breakthroughs come when we leave our comfort zones behind. We create space for both founders and our team to grow on a personal level, so we can all succeed on a collective one. We never stop asking “why?” or “what if?” to inspire innovation. And we aren’t afraid to reflect and adapt — because better awareness makes for better partners.
Human First
Technology may change the world, but people are the ones who shape it. That’s why we lead with empathy, honesty, and humility, creating a culture where everyone can be heard and feels confident enough to take risks. When we face difficult truths or choices, we make space for tough conversations and brave action. We put founders and teammates first, measuring our success by the growth and achievements of others.
We’re different.
Global by Design
While much of the venture industry is becoming smaller and more concentrated, we're expanding our reach. We believe outlier founders can emerge anywhere, so we're building one firm across Europe, North America, APAC, India, and beyond. Genius knows no borders. Neither should conviction.
The Meridian Principle
We believe talent is evenly distributed. Opportunity is not. That's why we actively seek founders beyond the usual networks and geographies, backing exceptional people before consensus forms. We don't wait for founders to find us. We go to them.
Built for What Matters Next
We invest in the building blocks of the future: the foundational technologies that make everything else possible. From AI infrastructure and semiconductors to developer innovations, enterprise systems, and hard tech, we partner with founders solving difficult problems that require patience, technical depth, and long-term conviction.