Chris Farmer
InvestorPartner & CEO at SignalFire
San Francisco, California
Writes $250K – $20M checks · typically $12.5M
About
Chris Farmer founded a quant-style VC that grants engineers, data scientists and portfolio support equal carry with investing partners, bootstrapped by advisory projects and building Beacon as a full-stack platform.
Contact· self-published, not guessed
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityFintechHealthtechMedia & EntertainmentMobility & TransportationSaaS
Experience
- SignalFireFounder & CEOcurrent2013 — presentSan Francisco
- The Aspen InstituteFinance Leaders Fellowcurrent2026 — present
- General Catalyst PartnersVenture Partner2010 — 2013
- Bessemer Venture PartnersVice President2005 — 2009
- Bain & Co.Consultant2004 — 2005
- SkyBitzVice President, Product Management & Business Development2000 — 2004
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Skills & more
Product Management43Venture Capital99Private Equity38Talent Scouting7Entrepreneurship88SaaS27E-commerce12Digital Media5Mobile Applications5Go-to-market Strategy10Big Data9Start-ups77
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Business StrategyEnterprise SoftwareBusiness IntelligenceManagement ConsultingMergers & AcquisitionsProduct DevelopmentAngel InvestingCloud ComputingSoftware as a Service (SaaS)StrategyLeadershipStrategic ConsultingFrom Chris's professional profile.
Deals · 1
ClassDojoLed round
via SignalFire
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Other disclosed investments
Led
AlationCoinbaseDiscordFivetranGame Closure/PlayCoGetaroundStripeVenmoZapier
Per the firm's website.
Colleagues at SignalFire
Aayush Sharma
Senior Associate at SignalFire
Alex Hooshmand
Co-founder ZaiNar & Bluekai at SignalFire
Andrew Reid
Investor at Lead Edge Capital
Andrew Reid
Director, GTM Recruiting at SignalFire
Asher Bantock
Head of Research at SignalFire
Audrey Salomez
Contrôleur financier at 123Venture
Ben Davenport
Venture Partner at Blockchain Capital
Bobby Lent
Managing Partner at Hillsven & Co-founder of Ariba at SignalFire
Network11
David J. BlumbergScout
Founder and Managing Partner of Blumberg Capital
Elias DavisScout
Partner at Kli Capital
James ChamScout
Partner at Bloomberg Beta
Matt HarrisScout
Investor at Bain Capital Ventures
Bobby Lent
Managing Partner at Hillsven & Co-founder of Ariba at SignalFire
Bradford Jones
Principal at SignalFire
Diana Moldavsky
Investor at Tencent Holdings
Elaine Zelby
Venture Partner at SignalFire
Ellen Blix
Partner & Head of Investor Relations at SignalFire
Jonathan Lim
Partner at SignalFire
Josh Constine
Venture Partner at SignalFire
Investors connected to Chris in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Chris Farmer?
- Chris Farmer founded a quant-style VC that grants engineers, data scientists and portfolio support equal carry with investing partners, bootstrapped by advisory projects and building Beacon as a full-stack platform.
- Where does Chris Farmer work?
- Chris Farmer is Partner & CEO at SignalFire.
- What does Chris Farmer invest in?
- Chris Farmer invests in AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Fintech, Healthtech, Media & Entertainment, Mobility & Transportation, SaaS.
- What check size does Chris Farmer write?
- Chris Farmer typically writes checks of $250K – $20M.
- What companies has Chris Farmer invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Alation, ClassDojo, Coinbase, Discord, Fivetran, Game Closure/PlayCo, Getaround, Stripe, Venmo, Zapier.
- Where did Chris Farmer go to school?
- Chris Farmer studied at The Fletcher School at Tufts University (International Political Economy, Technology Policy); Tufts University (BA, International Business); Miramonte.
- Does Chris Farmer lead rounds?
- Yes — Chris Farmer has led 10 tracked investments.
Same school
Also attended The Fletcher School at Tufts University32
Roger KrakoffGeneral Partner at Monta Vista CapitalMark OdermanSenior Advisory Board at IronGate Capital AdvisorsAjaita ShahGeneral Partner Advisor at Beyond Capital VenturesEsra BerkolChief of Staff at Selvedge VentureMikhail ZeldovichAdvisor at Cento VenturesGodson QuayeJunior Analyst at GreenTec Capital Partners
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Shared employers
Also worked at The Aspen Institute83
Toby CoppelCo-founder and Partner at Mosaic VenturesChandar LalPartner at Mosaic VenturesDeena ShakirPartner at Lux CapitalDavid Rosenthal, MDVenture Partner at AlleyCorpGary LauderFounder at Lauder PartnersJoshua BaerFounder & CEO at Capital Factory
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Also worked at General Catalyst Partners106
Brad GerstnerFounder & CEO of Altimeter CapitalHemant TanejaCEO & Managing Director of General CatalystKatherine BoyleGeneral Partner at Andreessen Horowitz (American Dynamism)Alexis AbramsPartner, General Counsel at Felicis VenturesAdam ValkinInvestment Team at General CatalystAlex TranInvestment Team at General Catalyst
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Also worked at Bessemer Venture Partners152
Sarah TavelVenture Partner at BenchmarkHans TungManaging Partner at Notable CapitalByron DeeterPartner at Bessemer Venture PartnersJeremy LevinePartner at Bessemer Venture PartnersTrevor OelschigInvestment Team at General CatalystTiffany SpencerHead of Marketing at Menlo Ventures
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Also worked at Bain & Co.751
Steve JurvetsonCo-founder of Future VenturesLaela SturdyManaging Partner at CapitalGTheresia GouwFounding Partner at Acrew CapitalZach PerretCo-founder & CEO of Plaid; co-founder of MischiefWilliam HockeyCo-founder of Plaid; founder & CEO of ColumnJulie YangVice President at Investcorp
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