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Christopher J. Rust
InvestorPartner & Co-Founder at Clear Ventures
Menlo Park, California, United States
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $2M
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About
Co-founder and partner focused on early-stage tech investments; has led investments in 35+ companies. Previously invested at Sequoia Capital and USVP and co-founded broadband pioneer Roadrunner (now Time Warner Cable Internet).
Contact· self-published, not guessed
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSemiconductors
Deals · 3
EspresaBoard seat
via Clear Ventures · filed May 2025 · $5M raise
ArrcusBoard seat
via Clear Ventures · filed Oct 2021 · $28.4M raise
TignisBoard seat
via Clear Ventures · filed May 2019 · $4.7M raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Other disclosed investments
Board seats
Investor
Vera
Sources: SEC Form D filings · curated public sources.
Colleagues at Clear Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Christopher J. Rust?
- Co-founder and partner focused on early-stage tech investments; has led investments in 35+ companies. Previously invested at Sequoia Capital and USVP and co-founded broadband pioneer Roadrunner (now Time Warner Cable Internet).
- Where does Christopher J. Rust work?
- Christopher J. Rust is Partner & Co-Founder at Clear Ventures.
- What does Christopher J. Rust invest in?
- Christopher J. Rust invests in AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, SaaS, Semiconductors.
- What check size does Christopher J. Rust write?
- Christopher J. Rust typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- What boards does Christopher J. Rust sit on?
- Christopher J. Rust holds tracked board seats at Arrcus, Espresa, Tignis, Vera Security.
- What companies has Christopher J. Rust invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Espresa, Vera.
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