Christine Esserman

Christine Esserman is a Partner at Accel, a prominent venture capital firm. She joined Accel in 2017 and focuses on investing in software, internet, and mobile technology companies.1

Professional Background

Christine has played a key role in leading Accel's investments in several notable companies, including:

• Blackpoint Cyber
• Linear
• Merge
• ThreeFlow
• Bumble
• Remote
• Dovetail
• Ethos
• Guru
• Headway1

Prior to joining Accel, Christine gained valuable experience working in product and operations roles at various startups.1

Education

Christine graduated from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in finance and operations.1

Recognition

In 2023, Christine was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in the Venture Capital category.2 This recognition highlights her significant achievements and impact in the venture capital industry at a young age.

Investment Focus

At Accel, Christine's investment focus spans across several key areas:

• Cloud/SaaS
• Consumer technologies
• Enterprise IT14

Notable Achievements

Christine has quickly risen to prominence in the venture capital world. As a partner at Accel, she has been involved in investments that have led to significant growth and valuations for portfolio companies. For instance, she participated in a discussion about Remote's growth from $0 to a $3 billion valuation.3

Christine's expertise and insights are valued in the tech investment community, as evidenced by her participation in industry events and discussions about company growth strategies and market trends.3