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Chris Farmer

Partner & CEO

Chris is a founding partner of SignalFire (2013–) and leads strategic direction for the firm.

Prior to founding SignalFire, Chris was a Venture Partner with General Catalyst Partners (2010–13), where he played a significant role in establishing the California office. He led GC’s successful seed investment program including seed investments in Alation, ClassDojo, Coinbase, Discord, Fivetran, Game Closure/PlayCo, Getaround, Stripe, Venmo, & Zapier.

Chris was previously a Vice President with Bessemer Venture Partners (2005–09) where he led investments in digital media and mobile companies. Prior to Bessemer, Chris was a Consultant with Bain & Company where he advised on technology buyouts.

Earlier in his career, Chris was a successful entrepreneur. Chris spearheaded the turnaround of Skybitz, a wireless-enabled SaaS company that was acquired by Telular Corporation. He led product management, recruited the executive team, and was responsible for finance and business development. Chris helped conceive, design, and launch products and services that drove over $35M in annual revenue and $5M in profit. Previously, Chris founded an investment advisory firm for angel investors and private equity funds. Chris began his career on Wall Street in the private equity group of Cowen & Company.

Chris received a B.A. from Tufts University, where he studied international relations and business at Tufts and the Fletcher School of Diplomacy as part of a personally designed program. He received High Honors for his thesis on the policy implications and competitive dynamics of Internet marketplaces. His extensive research on best practices in venture capital has been published in Harvard Business Review, Institutional Investor, The Journal of Private Equity, as well as other leading publications.

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Want to start the next billion-dollar AI company? Seven frameworks for AI-enabled vertical SaaS
Must-Read
November 5, 2024

Want to start the next billion-dollar AI company? Seven frameworks for AI-enabled vertical SaaS

Discover seven powerful strategies to build the next AI titan. Learn how to sidestep barriers, create data moats, and dominate industries with AI-driven solutions.
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SignalFire expands team with new investors and portfolio support staff
SignalFire
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November 27, 2023

SignalFire expands team with new investors and portfolio support staff

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Formant and the coming-of-age moment for robotics software
Portfolio
October 11, 2023

Formant and the coming-of-age moment for robotics software

Why SignalFire is tripling down on Formant, backing a $21M raise for its robotics teleoperations and fleet management suite
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How Stampli’s AI will end finance busywork
Portfolio
October 3, 2023

How Stampli’s AI will end finance busywork

SignalFire backs Stampli’s $61 million Series D to modernize accounts payable
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Announcing the SignalFire AI Lab
SignalFire
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June 15, 2023

Announcing the SignalFire AI Lab

We've earmarked up to $50M for the SignalFire AI Lab to provide the resources, capital, and credibility to help tomorrow's AI leaders today.
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SignalFire announces $900M fundraise, XIRs, & AI to help founders
SignalFire
February 15, 2023

SignalFire announces $900M fundraise, XIRs, & AI to help founders

SignalFire is shattering the cliche that VCs aren't helpful with its Beacon AI data platform for hiring & new Executive-In-Residence program
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Adobe acquires Frame.io for $1.275B: Future of video collaboration
Portfolio
August 19, 2021

Adobe acquires Frame.io for $1.275B: Future of video collaboration

Disney and Netflix use Frame.io to collaborate on video production. Adobe will acquire SignalFire investment Frame.io for $1.275 billion.
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Why SignalFire led $13M for OrthoFX smart teeth straighteners
Portfolio
November 4, 2020

Why SignalFire led $13M for OrthoFX smart teeth straighteners

Discover why SignalFire is investing $13M in OrthoFX, a teledentistry startup revolutionizing teeth straightening. Learn about their innovative aligners and how they're transforming the dental industry.
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Why SignalFire funded Ledger Investing’s $10M Series A
Portfolio
September 29, 2020

Why SignalFire funded Ledger Investing’s $10M Series A

These four images reveal why SignalFire is so excited about funding Ledger Investing and its insurance investment marketplace.
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