TechCrunch Startup News SignalFire raises over $1B as LPs embrace data-driven investing
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Apr 9, 2025 Discover how SignalFire revolutionized venture capital with data-driven investment strategies. Once met with skepticism, the firm has now raised over $1 billion. Learn about the pivotal role of robust business models in navigating today’s AI investment landscape. Dive into the risks and rewards that come with innovative approaches, as the company continues to defy conventional wisdom in the investment world.
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Data-Driven Investing
- SignalFire, founded by Chris Farmer, uses data analysis as a core investment strategy.
- This approach was initially met with skepticism but has proven successful, leading to significant funding.
Large Funding Round
- SignalFire secured over $1 billion in new capital, attracting large institutional investors like CalPERS.
- These investors appreciate SignalFire's focus on seed and pre-seed startups, combined with its scale and longevity.
Multi-Stage Investment
- SignalFire's strategy involves investing in pre-seed and seed-stage startups and continuing to fund them as they grow.
- They outspend competitors at the seed stage, sometimes investing $100 million in a single company.