Chris Farmer | SignalFire - The journey to $3 billion in AUM, building ‘structural advantages’, and how to differentiate as an emerging VC

The Dart Board with Daniel Dart
09/04/2025 42 min

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Meet Chris Farmer, founder & CEO of SignalFire, a data-driven venture capital firm using its proprietary AI platform to support early-stage startups across sectors like AI/ML, SaaS, fintech, and healthcare. In this conversation, we discuss his journey to VC, SignalFire’s rise to now managing approximately $3 billion in AUM, and how the firm leverages data and AI to track 80 million opportunities and provide full-lifecycle value to their founders.We also discuss the importance of vision and differentiation for emerging managers, building ‘structural advantages’, and identifying the right LPs.This episode is must-listen for both emerging and established VCs looking to stand out in a crowded ecosystem.

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