Chris Shanahan
Principal at DFJ Growth
San Francisco, California
Chris Shanahan, Principal at DFJ Growth is an active investor based in San Francisco, California. This profile covers what Chris Shanahan backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.
- Investor type
- VCPEFinance OperatorOperator
- Stages
- Pre SeedSeedSeries ASeries BLate Stage Venture
- Invests in
- SaaS & EnterpriseHealthcare & BiotechAutomotive & EVMarketplaceFintechDeveloper Tools & DataMedia & Content
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Typical check
- $1M
- Past investments
- 68
Notable investments
Anaplan
Collective Health
Tesla
Foursquare
YodleJobfox
InnoviumSplice
Yellowbrick Data
BalenaRaydiance
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Chris Shanahan invest in?
Chris Shanahan invests in SaaS & Enterprise, Healthcare & Biotech, Automotive & EV and Marketplace, typically at Pre Seed, Seed, Series A and Series B. Match your sector and stage, then reach out with a personalized pitch.
What stage does Chris Shanahan invest at?
Chris Shanahan typically invests at Pre Seed, Seed, Series A and Series B. Lead with traction that fits the stage when you reach out.
What is Chris Shanahan's typical check size?
Chris Shanahan typically writes checks around $1M. Use it as a signal for whether your raise fits their stage.
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