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Christopher J. Dean

North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston

Description

Christopher J. Dean joined Summit Partners in 2001. Prior to Summit, he worked for Morgan Stanley, J.H. Whitney & Co. and Sun Microsystems. ...

Investor Profile

Christopher J. Dean has backed more than 3 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 33% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on E-Commerce, Marketplace, Retail Technology.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (67%)
  • Pre Seed (33%)

Country Focus

  • United States (100%)

Industry Focus

  • E-commerce
  • Marketplace
  • Retail Technology
  • Sporting Goods
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Corporate Training
  • Edtech
  • Education
  • Human Resources
  • Personal Development
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Who does Christopher J. Dean frequently co-invest with?

Walnut Venture Associates
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Wellesley
Co-Investments: 1
Oyster Angel Fund
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Belmont
Co-Investments: 1
FJ Labs
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Teamworthy Ventures
North America, Connecticut, United States, Greenwich
Co-Investments: 2
Techstars
North America, Colorado, United States, Boulder
Co-Investments: 1
500 Global
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
FS
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 1
J
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Waltham
Co-Investments: 1
RiverPark Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Global Founders Capital
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Christopher J. Dean often collaborate with?

Shared Deals: 1
JF
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
FG
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
MT
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Shared Deals: 2
SS
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Shared Deals: 1
RP
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Shared Deals: 1
AN
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 1
EL
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Shared Deals: 1
JC
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 1
MM
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Reading
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Christopher J. Dean?

AceUp, Inc.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

The AI-Powered Team Transformation Engine. Leading provider globally of Human-Centered Leadership Development solutions.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Corporate TrainingEdTechEducationHuman ResourcesPersonal DevelopmentSaaSSoftwareTrainingVirtual Workforce
Pre SeedMar 15, 2019
Amount Raised: $650,000
SidelineSwap

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

SidelineSwap is an online marketplace for athletes, spectators, and sports families to purchase and trade athletic products.

E-CommerceMarketplaceRetail TechnologySporting Goods
SeedOct 11, 2017
Amount Raised: $2,086,500
SidelineSwap

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

SidelineSwap is an online marketplace for athletes, spectators, and sports families to purchase and trade athletic products.

E-CommerceMarketplaceRetail TechnologySporting Goods
SeedSep 21, 2016
Amount Raised: $1,800,000

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