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Patterns

DefunctYC S21

San Francisco, US · Founded 2021 · 2 employees · 9 known investors

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574 people in our graph share verified history with the Patterns team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Karthik Ardhanareeswaranunlockedknows Chris Stanley · together at Yale University (overlapped)
×5knows the team · via Square
×2knows the team · via Nomura Securities
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×2knows the team · via University of California, Santa Cruz
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Patterns provides an AI-powered platform for financial analysis and reporting that allows users to perform data analysis using natural language instead of traditional spreadsheets. The system uses large language models and autonomous query capabilities to enable financial professionals to conduct complex analytical work through conversational interfaces.

Also known as Atoma · Basis · Snapdata

Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareAnalyticsData ScienceData EngineeringData VisualizationUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S21)

Patterns was founded in 2021 by Ken Van Haren and Chris Stanley.

KVKen Van Haren
Ken Van HareninCo-Founder2021–2024Ken Van Haren holds a PhD in statistics from Duke University and has previously worked at Google and Square before founding Patterns.
CSChris Stanley
Chris StanleyinFounder2023–2025Founder of Patterns, an AI-powered platform for financial analysis and reporting that lets users run data analysis through natural language. Since 2022 he has worked on LLM-based products, with experience spanning design, engineering, and sales.

Investors · 9

Root Ventures Manager, LlcSan Francisco · $3M – $5M
Wayfinder VenturesSan Francisco · $300K – $1M
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
ESSENCE VCreported · 2 sourcesBothell
Standard Capitalreported · 2 sourcesSan Francisco
Twenty Two Venturesreported · 2 sourcesPalo Alto · $50K – $250K

Also in the syndicate · 3

Axis Mutual FundleadIIFL Mutual FundleadWhite Oak Capitallead

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$6M disclosed across 1 of 4 rounds · 2021–2026

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Patterns went on to found or lead other companies.

Patrick ThompsonInvestorFounded Clarify AISam NickolayCTOFounded Vizy

Competitors · 5

by search overlap
Pattern Insurance8 shared keywordsPattern is an ecommerce accelerator that helps brands grow their sales globally. It operates across international markets to expand brands' online presence.
Industries4 shared keywordsJ.P. Morgan is a global financial services firm serving corporations and individuals in more than 100 countries, offering investment research, tools, data, analytics, and advisory services. It supports institutional investors, asset and fund managers, hedge funds, broker dealers, and equity issuers with liquidity, fixed income strategies, and equity compensation solutions.
Magic Patterns4 shared keywordsMagic Patterns generates user interface designs that match existing product styling and enables rapid prototyping of new features. The platform serves product teams and designers who need to explore design ideas, test features with customers, and collaborate on prototypes.
Canva3 shared keywordsDesign platform; Blackbird invested when it was just an idea and in every round since.
TradingView3 shared keywordsTradingView is a charting platform and social network used by over 100 million traders and investors worldwide to analyze and trade across global financial markets. The platform provides tools for technical analysis, market data, and community collaboration for retail and institutional traders.

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In the news

Magic Patterns Raises $6M Series A to Accelerate AI-Powered, Production-Ready Design Workflows - VC Tavernvctavern.com · Apr 2026AI-Design Tool Magic Patterns Raises $6 Million in Series Amenlotimes.com · Nov 2025Magic Patterns Raises $6M Series A and Launches Magic Patterns 2.0startuphub.ai · Nov 2025How to Use Season Fundraising Patterns to Raise More Moneyfundraisingreportcard.com · Apr 2025Y Combinator–backed Patterns is building a platform to abstract away data science busywork | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Mar 2023Data Patterns raises pre-IPO funding from Axis MF, others | Mintlivemint.com · Dec 2021Funding: Patterns and Guideposts in the Nonprofit Sector | Bridgespanbridgespan.org · Sep 2003

Frequently asked questions

What does Patterns do?
Patterns provides an AI-powered platform for financial analysis and reporting that allows users to perform data analysis using natural language instead of traditional spreadsheets. The system uses large language models and autonomous query capabilities to enable financial professionals to conduct complex analytical work through conversational interfaces.
Who founded Patterns?
Patterns was founded by Ken Van Haren, Chris Stanley in 2021.
Who are Patterns's investors?
Patterns's investors include Root Ventures Manager, Llc, Wayfinder Ventures, Y Combinator, ESSENCE VC, Standard Capital, Twenty Two Ventures.
How much funding has Patterns raised?
Patterns has disclosed $6M raised across 1 of its 4 known rounds.
Where is Patterns headquartered?
Patterns is headquartered in San Francisco, US.