Christopher Murphy

Christopher Murphy

Partner atValor Equity PartnersIllinois

Christopher Murphy joined Valor Equity Partners in 2011 and leads its research function. He previously worked at Pipal Research Corporation, McKinsey & Company, Moore Corporation, and Kohler Company, and holds degrees from Northwestern University and Marquette University.

What Christopher can write

Writes checks of$100K to $30M+
Comes in atSeed, Series A, Series BCan lead the round
Ownership target7-10%At first check
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Career

  1. McKinsey & Company
  2. Pipal Research Corporation
    until 2010
  3. Kohler Company
  4. Moore Corporation
  5. U.S. Department of Defense
  6. McKinsey & Company
  7. Pipal Research Corporation
  8. Valor · Partner
    2011-null
  9. Valor Equity Partners · Partner
    Now

Companies founded

Pipal Research

Focus

researchstrategymarket analysiscompetitive intelligenceforecastingbusiness research

Education

J.L. Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, Master of Management Degree with DistinctionMarquette University, Honors B.A. in Economics and Political Science, magna cum laude

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Questions

Who is Christopher Murphy?

Christopher Murphy joined Valor Equity Partners in 2011 and leads its research function. He previously worked at Pipal Research Corporation, McKinsey & Company, Moore Corporation, and Kohler Company, and holds degrees from Northwestern University and Marquette University.

How much does Christopher Murphy invest?

Christopher Murphy invests through Valor Equity Partners, which writes checks of $100K to $30M+ at seed, series a, series b.

How do I pitch Christopher Murphy?

Email [email protected], the firm's inbox for founders, and name Christopher in the subject. A warm intro from a founder Valor Equity Partners backed works better.

What did Christopher Murphy do before Valor Equity Partners?

McKinsey & Company; Pipal Research Corporation; Kohler Company; Moore Corporation; U.S. Department of Defense; McKinsey & Company; Pipal Research Corporation; Partner at Valor.

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