Chris Cheever

Chris Cheever is a prominent figure in the venture capital industry, serving as a Founder and Managing Partner at Fontinalis Partners, a venture capital firm he co-founded in 2009.2

Professional Background

Chris has an extensive career in finance and investment:

• He started Fontinalis Partners in 2009 with four other partners, including Bill Ford, Executive Chairman of Ford Motor Company.1
• Prior to Fontinalis, Chris worked in various financial roles, including:
  • Venture capital at LaunchCapital
  • Private equity at Highbridge Principal Strategies (now HPS Investment Partners)
  • Asset management at Fred Alger Management
  • Investment banking at UBS2

Role at Fontinalis Partners

As a Founder and Managing Partner, Chris is deeply involved in the firm's operations and investments:

• He works closely with founders, management teams, and boards of Fontinalis portfolio companies.4
• Chris has broad interests and has worked with companies in various sectors, including weather tech, microlocation, advanced materials, cargo software, industrial drones, robotics, autonomous vehicles, and more.4
• He currently serves on the Board of Directors for several portfolio companies and as a Board Observer for others.4

Education

Chris has a strong educational background:

• MBA from Yale School of Management (2007-2009)
• BA from Harvard University (1998-2002)2

Personal

• Chris is based in Boston, Massachusetts.3
• He is a father of three children.5
• Chris has a personal connection to Dedham Country Day School, where he, his brothers, and his father all attended. He now serves on the school's Board of Trustees.1

Chris Cheever is known for his determination as a company builder and his belief in the importance of extraordinary people and big ideas in business.5