Chris Steiner joined Austin Ventures in 2008 and focuses on growth equity investing. Prior to joining Austin Ventures, Chris was a manager in the Transaction Services group of KPMG. While at KPMG, Chris provided due diligence and advisory services to private equity and strategic investors covering a diverse array of transactions and sectors in North America and in Europe. Prior to joining the Transaction Services group, Chris worked in the audit practices of KPMG and Arthur Andersen. Chris began his principal investment career with Wind Point Partners, a Chicago-based private equity investment firm with $2 billion under management.

Chris received his MBA from Harvard Business School. He also has an MS in Accounting and a BA in Business Administration from Rhodes College. Chris is a certified public accountant and a CFA charterholder. Chris serves on the board of I Live Here, I Give Here (ILHIGH), a nonprofit focused on raising awareness and providing education about the importance of personal philanthropy.

Chris has worked with companies such as: