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Atelier
Venture capital1 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Atelier is built around a vision of a world where unique skills and knowledge can be unlocked, augmented, and surfaced to consumers. The firm aims to fund companies that empower people to do what they love for a living and lead more fulfilling, purposeful lives. Its focus centers on the passion economy and enabling individuals to monetize their expertise.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 27, 2026.
Team · 1 people
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What they invest in
from 12 of 15 portfolio companiesSaaS ×8AI & Machine Learning ×4Creator Economy ×4Crypto & Web3 ×4Future of Work ×4Marketplaces ×4Consumer ×3Enterprise Software ×2
HQs:United States×7
Who they back
founder profiles across 11 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×52 founders×23 founders×14+ founders×3
Where their founders studiedfrom 11 founders with education data
Stanford University ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 10 founders with field-of-study data
Politics & Policy ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 12 founders with career history
Stanford University ×3Google ×2Greo ×2
Investments · 15 tracked
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Beacons provides software tools including website hosting, email marketing, and online store capabilities for content creators to manage their businesses in one place.
ConsumerSaaSSocialSan Francisco, US
Neal Jean(CEO)inDavid Zeng(Founder)inJesse Zhang(Founder)inNeal Jean 🔜 Vidsummit(Founder)inGreg Luppescu(Founder)Calix Huang(Software Engineer Intern)in
Co-investors2am VCAmino CapitalAndreessen HorowitzBehind Genius VenturesHyphen CapitalJustin “3LAU” Blau+19 more
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CatchBack is a platform that links digital NFTs with physical Pokémon cards, letting collectors buy, trade, and own cards through digital-to-physical ownership.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerCreator EconomyCrypto & Web3E-commerceFintechFuture of WorkMarketplacesSaaSSan Francisco, US
Gajus Kuizinas(Founder)inBen Huffman(Founder)in
BoardTed Wang(Director)inSarah Leary(Director)in
PartnerLi Jin· solo GP
Co-investorsCowboy VenturesHustle FundNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Siesta VenturesUnusual VenturesVibe Capital+2 more
Descript is a video creation and editing platform that enables marketing and product teams to produce and update video content quickly using text-based editing.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaSSan Francisco, US
Andrew Mason(Founder)in
BoardAlex Rampell(Director)inNabeel Hyatt(Director)inKundan Kumar(Director)in
PartnerLi Jin· solo GP
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzHubSpot VenturesRedpoint VenturesTodd and Rahul’s Angel FundCoinbase VenturesObvious Ventures+2 more
Dumpling helps independent grocery-shopping contractors run their own businesses instead of working through on-demand grocery apps, giving them direct client relationships and more of the earnings from their work.
ConsumerFuture of WorkMarketplacesSeattle, US
Nate D'Anna(Founder)
PartnerLi Jin· solo GP
Co-investorsFloodgateForerunner VenturesFuel CapitalRSE Ventures
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Every is a media and subscription publication offering essays and columns—such as Katie Parrott's "Working Overtime"—about how AI is changing work and careers.
AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Dan Shipper(CEO)in
PartnerLi Jin· solo GP
Co-investorsBetaworksPrehypeStarting Line
Icebreaker (Gatheround) builds an online platform designed to create a sense of togetherness and genuine connection among people gathering virtually.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSSocial
PartnerLi Jin· solo GP
Co-investorsAccompliceAnagram VenturesCoinFund
Patreon is a membership platform that enables creators to build communities, share exclusive work, and monetize their output through direct fan support, eliminating algorithmic dependence.
Creator EconomyMarketplacesSaaSSan Francisco, US
Jack Conte(Founder)inSam Yam(Founder)inJack Conte Sam Yam(Founder)
BoardDaniel Rimer(Director)inDick Costolo(Director)Goli Sheikholeslami(Director)
PartnerLi Jin· solo GP
Co-investors1435 CapitalAccompliceCoatue ManagementCRV (Charles River Ventures)Defy PartnersDeviation Capital+24 more
Virtual events platform for online conferences and networking, acquired by EventMobi in 2023.
Xiaoyin Qu(Founder)in
PartnerLi Jin· solo GP
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzDreamers VCScribble VenturesFounders FundGSR VenturesUnanimous Capital+1 more
Streamloots is a monetization platform for content creators that provides tools like custom interactive cards, subscriptions, auctions, and tipping to help streamers generate recurring revenue.
Creator EconomyMarketplacesSaaS
Alberto Martínez Guerrero(Founder)Javier Pastor Sánchez(Founder)Jose Miguel González García(Founder)Vicent Martí Pérez(Founder)
PartnerLi Jin· solo GP
Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersDraper B1Samaipata
Syndicate provides infrastructure to scale the Ethereum blockchain, supporting staking and development operations on the network.
Crypto & Web3Mountain View, US
William Raphael Papper(Executive Officer, Director)Ian John Lee(Executive Officer, Director)ian //(Founder)inIan Lee(Founder)inWill Papper(Founder)
PartnerLi Jin· solo GP
Co-investorsA.Capital Venturesa16z cryptoAndreessen HorowitzArchetypeBlueYard CapitalCathay Innovation+28 more
Bonfire is a Web3 platform that lets creators host branded community sites powered by their crypto assets.
PartnerLi Jin· solo GP
Stir builds business and payment tools that let digital creators track income across platforms and split revenue with collaborators.
Joseph Albanese(Founder)
PartnerLi Jin· solo GP
Co-investorsCasey NeistatHomebrewLudlow VenturesXYZ Venture Capital
Tenor Finance provides onchain fixed-rate lending markets for asset managers, borrowers, and lending desks, offering OTC quote requests against collateral, renewal automations, and support for whitelisted markets and RWA-backed borrowing.
AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Fintech
Ferdinand Dabitz(CEO)Greg Quarles(Bank President)Benjamin Alexander(CCO)Pierre-Yves GendronHugo Boisselle-Morin
PartnerLi Jin· solo GP
Co-investorsCoinbase VenturesPRELUDEAmbush Capital6th Man VenturesParadigmVariant Fund
Vori operates a B2B operating system that connects data across the food supply chain for the grocery industry.
B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareFoodTechRetail TechSaaSEast Palo Alto, US
Brandon Hill(Co-Founder & CEO)inTre Kirkman(Founder)inRobert Pinkerton(Founder)inMax Mullen(Co-Founder)Tremaine Kirkman(Co-Founder)Prince Arora(Head of Product)
PartnerLi Jin· solo GP
Co-investorsCherryrock CapitalClear VenturesGreylock PartnersSouth Park CommonsVillage GlobalY Combinator+5 more
YGG Play is a publisher of casual games built on blockchain technology, connecting game studios with players and communities in the cryptocurrency gaming space.
Crypto & Web3Gaming
Gabby Dizon(Founder)inBeryl Li(Founder)
PartnerLi Jin· solo GP
Co-investorsA.Capital Venturesa16z cryptoAndreessen HorowitzAscensive AssetsBitkraft Esports VenturesBlockchain Capital+19 more
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesVori · finance.yahoo.com · May 8, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Atelier made?
- Atelier has 15 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
- What sectors does Atelier focus on?
- Atelier focuses on Consumer, Creator Economy, Crypto & Web3, Future of Work.
- Who does Atelier co-invest with?
- Atelier most often shares deals with Andreessen Horowitz, A.Capital Ventures, a16z crypto, among 72 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the team小鸡🐔 | 小鸡🐔 | By LI JIN ART Atelier
Li Jin · facebook.com
Documenting the Creator Economy with Avi Gandhi
Means of Creation
AI music with Holly Herndon, Mat Dryhurst, and Jesse Walden
Means of Creation
Social tokens, NFTs, and lessons from Uber with Matt Alston, cofounder of Bonfire
Means of Creation
TikTok’s creator strategy ft. Paul Marvucic, Head of Product Marketing
Means of Creation
WHY NFTs will DISRUPT the TRILLION Dollar Fashion Industry
Means of Creation
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