Chris Risley

Active Investor

Chief Executive Officer at Bastille

Santa Cruz, California

Chris Risley, Chief Executive Officer at Bastille is an active investor based in Santa Cruz, California. This profile covers what Chris Risley backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.

Investor type: Angel
Stages: Pre SeedSeed
Invests in: Artificial IntelligenceHealthcare & BiotechBiotech & PharmaSaaS & EnterpriseConsumer & RetailCybersecurityIoT & Connected DevicesGaming & Entertainment
Location: Santa Cruz, California
Typical check: $150K
Past investments: 18

Notable investments

BettermentBillGuardBritish AerospaceNominum, IncKroll Bond Rating AgencyPathogenomixPayStandSnapPostKnewtonTwilioPlaydomWix

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What does Chris Risley invest in?

Chris Risley invests in Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare & Biotech, Biotech & Pharma and SaaS & Enterprise, typically at Pre Seed and Seed. Match your sector and stage, then reach out with a personalized pitch.