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Chris Caulkin

Managing Director & EMEA Head of Technology at General Atlantic

Greater London, England

Overview 

Chris Caulkin is the Managing Director and EMEA Head of Technology at General Atlantic in Greater London, England. With a background in venture capital and private equity, he has held key roles at companies such as Kahoot!, Property Finder, and Typeform.com, and has served on the boards of various organizations, showcasing strong leadership and strategic acumen in the tech industry. Chris Caulkin's career highlights include his leadership role at General Atlantic, where he oversees technology investments in the EMEA region, and his board memberships at prominent companies like Kahoot! and Typeform.com, demonstrating his expertise in driving growth and innovation in the tech sector.

Work Experience 

  • Board Member

    2022 - Current

  • Managing Director & Head of Technology for EMEA

    2018

  • Principal

    2014 - 2018

    Head of Technology for EMEA

  • Vice President

    2011 - 2014

General Atlantic is a private equity firm that provides capital and strategic support for growth companies.

  • Board Member

    2018

    Property Finder is on a mission to motivate and inspire consumers to get living the life they deserve. We know that when you look for a property, it’s not just a better home you seek, it’s a better future. Property Finder is a leading real estate portal covering the sales and rental marketplace with operations across Egypt, KSA, UAE, Bahrain, and Qatar. Property Finder is connecting millions of property seekers with thousands of real estate professionals within the region and is constantly working on upgrading and improving the consumer and customer experience. We have a wealth of knowledge on our Property Finder Hub to help real estate professionals better serve their clients. Our CRM and property management solutions help real estate professionals to digitize their operations so they focus their time and efforts on managing client relationships instead of system processes.

  • Board Member

    2017

    Typeform is a cloud-based SaaS web application that has disrupted the traditional online data collection space. The company’s software allows customers to create and distribute dynamic, mobile-optimized forms to collect data for a variety of business uses. Typeform combines the flow of real-life conversations with the data collection capability of web forms for a more natural and more engaging user experience.

Twilio Fund Europe 2013 is a fund dedicated to startups in the UK and Europe (and surrounding countries) making use of the company’s cloud

  • Board Member

    2017

    Founded in 2013 by DIY enthusiasts Philippe de Chanville and Christian Raisson, ManoMano is a Paris-based online retailer for DIY and gardening products operating in France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Belgium and the UK. With over 1.9 million customers, the company combines a user-centric ethos with a data-led approach, allowing customers to buy DIY and gardening products online directly from its network of merchants at affordable prices. It has also built an online community where DIY enthusiasts can get advice and support for their projects.

  • Seed Investor

    2012

    Website which helps potential students evaluate UK universities

  • Member Board Of Trustees

    2008

  • Board Observer

    2021 - 2024

    PayFit is an ultra-intuitive SaaS solution created to digitize all the complex aspects of payroll and human resources. The solution makes it possible to manage the hiring of an employee, pay slips, social declarations (DSN, DPAE, Pôle Emploi certificate, etc.), paid leave, end of contract, expense reports, etc. an online solution, PayFit is also the assistance of a dedicated payroll expert.

  • Board Member

    2019 - 2023

    Founded in 2013, Doctolib is one of Europe’s fastest growing healthcare technology companies. Everyday we strive to fulfill three entrepreneurial missions: 1. Improve the daily life of healthcare personnel 2. Improve patient access to healthcare and patient health 3. Build a team of entrepreneurs with humanist values We are dedicated to creating useful solutions for healthcare personnel and patients, regardless of age, condition or location. We strongly believe in prioritizing data privacy as we continue to build services with a positive social impact for the long run.

  • Board Member

    2021 - 2023

    Back Market is the leading global marketplace for refurbished for consumer electronics. Back Market is growing and defining the refurbished electronics market, which is centred on sustainability and presently comprises less than 10% of the $1 trillion global consumer electronics market

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