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DefunctYC S21

San Francisco, US · Founded 2021 · 2 employees · 15 known investors

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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 Snapdata Inc. · Atoma · Basis · Snapdata · Snapdata, Basis, Patterns, Atoma

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 HarenCo-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 StanleyFounder2023–2025Founder 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.
SNSam Nickolay
Sam NickolayCTO2021–2024Founder at Vizy
JT
Jon TravisVice President Engineeringuntil 2026
MH
Michael HathawayGrowth Leaduntil 2026

Investors · 15

Wayfinder Ventureslisted by Wayfinder VenturesSan Francisco · $300K – $1M

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Amity VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $1M – $5M

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Amplify PartnersreportedMenlo Park · $500K – $5M

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Andreessen HorowitzreportedMenlo Park · $500K – $50M

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Crystal Towers CapitalreportedMountain View

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ESSENCE VCreportedBothell

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Flex Capital PartnersreportedSan Francisco · $500K – $2M

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Matthew BrownreportedNewark

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Standard CapitalreportedSan Francisco

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Twenty Two VenturesreportedPalo Alto · $50K – $250K

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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 NickolaySenior Software EngineerFounded Vizy

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In the news

Y Combinator–backed Patterns is building a platform to abstract away data science busywork | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Mar 2023

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, Amity Ventures, Amplify Partners, Andreessen Horowitz, Crystal Towers Capital, ESSENCE VC and 4 more.
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.