Atelier
Venture capital1 people tracked
Investment thesis
Atelier invests around the belief that individuals should be able to make a living doing what they love, leading more fulfilling and purposeful lives. The firm envisions a future where unique human skills and knowledge can be unlocked, augmented, and delivered to consumers, suggesting a focus on the creator economy, future of work, and the tools and platforms that empower individual talent and expertise.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 12 of 15 portfolio companiesSaaS ×6Marketplaces ×5Creator Economy ×4AI & Machine Learning ×3Crypto & Web3 ×3Enterprise Software ×2Future of Work ×2Media & Entertainment ×2
HQs:United States×4
Investments · 15 tracked
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Contra operates an online network focused on creative work and AI-driven creative tools, where independent creatives and studios share workflows, insights, and projects.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMarketplaces
PartnerLi Jin· solo GP
Co-investorsUnusual VenturesVibe CapitalCowboy VenturesNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)The Fund
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(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardAlex Rampell(Director)inNabeel Hyatt(Director)inKundan Kumar(Director)
PartnerLi Jin· solo GP
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzHubSpot VenturesRedpoint VenturesTodd and Rahul’s Angel FundOpenAI Startup FundSpark Capital
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 WorkMarketplaces
PartnerLi Jin· solo GP
Co-investorsFloodgateFuel Capital
Every builds and operates a suite of AI-native software products—including tools for writing, email assistance, file organization, voice dictation, and personal AI agents—alongside a media arm with columns and a podcast about AI.
AI & Machine LearningMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Dan Shipper(CEO & Cofounder)
PartnerLi Jin· solo GP
Co-investorsBetaworksStarting Line
Gatheround (Icebreaker) is a video meeting platform with interactive features such as polls, presentation mode, Q&A, and small-group activities designed to increase engagement in team meetings and all-hands.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS
PartnerLi Jin· solo GP
lu.ma is a platform for creating event pages, inviting attendees, and selling tickets for events.
Marketplaces
Victor Pontis(Founder)inDan Liu(Founder)
PartnerLi Jin· solo GP
Co-investorsAir Street CapitalBonfire VenturesExceptional CapitalFirst Bight VenturesIOSG VenturesLexi Ventures+11 more
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)in
BoardDaniel Rimer(Director)inDick Costolo(Director)Goli Sheikholeslami(Director)Anne Raimondi(Director)
PartnerLi Jin· solo GP
Co-investorsAccompliceCRV (Charles River Ventures)Defy PartnersDeviation CapitalIndex VenturesInvestX+10 more
PartnerLi Jin· solo GP
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzDreamers VCScribble Ventures
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
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)
PartnerLi Jin· solo GP
Co-investorsA.Capital Venturesa16z cryptoAndreessen HorowitzArchetypeBlueYard CapitalCathay Innovation+12 more
PartnerLi Jin· solo GP
PartnerLi Jin· solo GP
Variant is a venture capital firm that invests in technology expanding human autonomy, focusing on new markets, infrastructure, and applications that give users more access, knowledge, and ownership.
Crypto & Web3
PartnerLi Jin· solo GP
Co-investorsAmbush Capital
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(Founder)inTre Kirkman(Founder)inRobert Pinkerton(Founder)inMax Mullen(Co-Founder)Tremaine Kirkman(Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer)Prince Arora(Head of Product)
PartnerLi Jin· solo GP
Co-investorsCherryrock CapitalGreylock PartnersSouth Park CommonsVillage GlobalY CombinatorE2JDJ
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)
PartnerLi Jin· solo GP
Co-investorsA.Capital Venturesa16z cryptoAndreessen HorowitzAscensive AssetsBitkraft Esports VenturesEmfarsis+11 more
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesVori · Progressive Grocer · Aug 18, 2026
Syndicate · tekedia.com · Jul 18, 2026
Contra · channelnomics.com · Apr 29, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Atelier made?
- Atelier has 15 tracked investments.
- 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 65 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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