Where does Christian Strain work?

Christian Strain is Managing Director at Summit Partners.

What check size does Christian Strain write?

Christian Strain typically writes checks of $5M – $50M.

Where did Christian Strain go to school?

Christian Strain studied at Harvard Business School (MBA); Yale University (BA).

Christian Strain

Investor

Managing Director at Summit Partners

London

Writes $5M – $50M checks · typically $20M

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Experience

French American Leadership ForumChairpersoncurrent2026 — presentParis, Île-de-France, France
Streck IndustriesFoundercurrent2025 — presentParis, Île-de-France, France
Summit PartnersSenior Advisorcurrent2023 — present
Summit PartnersManaging Director2005 — 2023
Center for a New American Security (CNAS)Board of Advisorscurrent2021 — present
Invest EuropeBoard Member & Treasurer2015 — 2018
Apax Partners LLPSenior Associate2003 — 2005

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Christian Strain?: Managing Director at Summit Partners
Where does Christian Strain work?: Christian Strain is Managing Director at Summit Partners.
What check size does Christian Strain write?: Christian Strain typically writes checks of $5M – $50M.
Where did Christian Strain go to school?: Christian Strain studied at Harvard Business School (MBA); Yale University (BA).