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SignalFire racks up over $900m

As a result of this financing, SignalFire now has over $1.8 billion in assets under management.

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  • In conjunction with the funding, SignalFire has launched an executive-in-residence program
  • Current XIRs collaborating with SignalFire include Doug Merritt, CEO of Splunk and Frank Williams, co-founder and CEO of Evolent Health
  • Launched in 2013, SignalFire invests in technology

San Francisco-based SignalFire, a tech-enabled early-stage venture capital firm, has secured over $900 million in funding.

As a result of this financing, SignalFire now has over $1.8 billion in assets under management.

In conjunction with the funding, SignalFire has launched an executive-in-residence program. Current XIRs collaborating with SignalFire include Doug Merritt, CEO of Splunk, Frank Williams, co-founder and CEO of Evolent Health, Alex Hooshmand, co-founder and CPO of Blue Kai and Jack Huffard, co-founder and president of Tenable.

“The XIR program attracts outstanding companies by providing operational assistance from these accomplished leaders of multi-billion-dollar companies,” said Chris Farmer, founder and CEO of SignalFire, in a statement. “The value we can provide founders through the XIRs, recruiting technology, in-house go-to-market experts, and ample capital from this fundraise will cement SignalFire as the VC firm that helps across every stage of a startup’s growth.”

Launched in 2013, SignalFire invests in technology.