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Chris Herd

Investor

Former Senior Partner at Global Ventures

New York, New York

Writes $25K – $100K checks · typically $62K

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About

Chris Herd is the founder and CEO of Firstbase, a platform that provides remote workers with equipment and services, and now serves as GM of Firstbase at AppDirect. He has over eight years of experience in operations, business management, and entrepreneurship, and is also an investor at Logos Labs, an operator fund backed by technology company founders and leaders.

Experience

  1. Lunara PartnersCo-founder & Managing Partnercurrent2025 — presentDubai, United Arab Emirates
  2. Global VenturesSenior Partner2023 — 2025Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  3. Global VenturesPartner2022 — 2023Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  4. Global VenturesOperating Partner2019 — 2022Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  5. JamalonChief Operating Officer2017 — 2019Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  6. EFS Facilities Services Group (EFS)Chief Operating Officer - SecurePlus & Waste Management2016 — 2017Dubai, UAE
  7. GrouponChief Executive Officer2014 — 2016Dubai
  8. DeloitteSenior Consultant - Strategy2013 — 2014Dubai
  9. SHUAA CapitalAssistant Vice President - CEO's Office2009 — 2011
  10. Jordan Dubai CapitalAssociate2009Amman, Jordan
  11. Dubai International CapitalAssociate2007 — 2009
  12. Abraaj CapitalAnalyst2006 — 2007Dubai, UAE

Investments

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Network6

Andreas KlingerScout
Investor via micro-fund PROTOTYPE, working on EU Inc to improve Europe for startups
Chris HowardScout
Founder at Ritual Capital
Ron PragidesScout
Vice President of Engineering at Trustly at PICUS CAPITAL
Arlan Hamilton
Founder & Managing Partner at Backstage Capital
John Smothers
Partner at Scribble Ventures
Shane Mac
Investor at Squared Away

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Chris Herd?
Chris Herd is the founder and CEO of Firstbase, a platform that provides remote workers with equipment and services, and now serves as GM of Firstbase at AppDirect. He has over eight years of experience in operations, business management, and entrepreneurship, and is also an investor at Logos Labs, an operator fund backed by technology company founders and leaders.
What check size does Chris Herd write?
Chris Herd typically writes checks of $25K – $100K.
What companies has Chris Herd invested in?
Investments tracked here include Acquire, Checkmate Savings, Claap.
Where did Chris Herd go to school?
Chris Herd studied at INSEAD (Master of Business Administration (MBA)); Imperial College London (BEng, Materials Science and Engineering with Management).

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