Chris Sugden

Chris joined Edison in 2002. He is the Managing Partner and Chairman of the firm's investment committee. He is a successful entrepreneur, experienced in finance, business strategy product management, sales, marketing, and capital formation. His financial and operating perspective for growth-stage companies makes him a valuable asset to portfolio company management. Chris is the leading financial technology investor on the East Coast, investing in the industry for more than 15 years. Chris has deep domain, investment expertise, and successful exits in payments, capital markets, and wealth management segments. At Edison, Chris' track record includes leading dozens of new investments and nearly 50 rounds of financing. He has served as Director of more than 25 portfolio companies and currently sits on the board of six Edison fintech portfolio companies.

Previously, Chris was an Executive Vice President with Princeton eCom; Chief Executive Officer of the electronic billing division. Earlier holding the role of Chief Financial officer, he raised multiple rounds of venture capital and completed an acquisition. During his tenure, the company's revenue grew in excess of 500%. Earlier, he was Director of Finance and Operations for two New York City-based magazine start-ups and internet businesses. Chris began his career with Pricewaterhouse Coopers, where he was a Supervisor in the entrepreneurial services group in Boston.