Chris Farmer is a founding partner and CEO of SignalFire since 2013. He previously worked at General Catalyst Partners, Bessemer Venture Partners, Bain & Company, and Cowen & Company. He attended Tufts University.
What Chris can write
SignalFire writes $100K to $10M checks, larger than 5% of firms in the atlas.
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- Cowen & Company · private equity group
- Bain & Company · Consultant
- Bessemer Venture Partners · Vice President
- General Catalyst Partners · Venture Partner2010-2013
- SignalFire · Partner & CEONow
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Who is Chris Farmer?
Chris Farmer is a founding partner and CEO of SignalFire since 2013. He previously worked at General Catalyst Partners, Bessemer Venture Partners, Bain & Company, and Cowen & Company. He attended Tufts University.
How much does Chris Farmer invest?
Chris Farmer invests through SignalFire, which writes checks of $100K to $10M at seed, series a.
How do I pitch Chris Farmer?
Email [email protected], the firm's inbox for founders, and name Chris in the subject. A warm intro from a founder SignalFire backed works better.
What did Chris Farmer do before SignalFire?
private equity group at Cowen & Company; Consultant at Bain & Company; Vice President at Bessemer Venture Partners; Venture Partner at General Catalyst Partners.
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