Description Clearstone Venture Partners (CVP) is crystal clear on which companies it backs. The venture capital firm focuses on early stage financing for technology companies. It looks for companies that offer cutting-edge solutions to real or upcoming problems, including enterprise software solutions, communications infrastructure, and data center operations. CVP typically invests between $3 million and $15 million in companies located near its offices in California. A new division makes investments in India. Portfolio companies include enterprise software and services provider Intersperse, online resource Cooking.com, and e-commerce operator Internet Brands. CVP was founded by managing director Bill Elkus in 1998.