Alex Chitea, CFA

Alex Chitea, CFA, is the Managing Partner at Funston Capital, a private investment firm based in San Francisco, California.1 He has held this position since October 2021, focusing on acquiring and growing a single business over the long term.1 Funston Capital is backed by a team of institutional and individual investors, including current and former CEOs, board members, and experienced SME investors.1

Prior to his role at Funston Capital, Alex's career spans various industries and positions:

Professional Experience

• Principal at Orange (March 2018 - October 2021), where he worked on identifying emerging technologies, product management, and venture capital1
• Mentor at SU Ventures, Singularity University (March 2018 - October 2021)1
• Founder and Managing Partner at Resonance Macro (March 2016 - March 2018)1
• Senior Associate at Charles River Associates (2014 - 2016)1
• Software Engineer at Google, Inc. (2007 - 2012)1

Education

• MBA from The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business1
• Master of Science in Computer Science from Universität des Saarlandes1
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Jacobs University Bremen1

Skills and Certifications

• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification, obtained in October 20231
• Proficient in English and Romanian (native or bilingual), with professional working proficiency in French and limited working proficiency in German1

Alex Chitea is known for his expertise in venture capital, innovation, and technology, with a particular interest in areas such as AI/ML, Cybersecurity, FinTech, Blockchain, and Life sciences.1