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Chris Lyons
InvestorGeneral Partner at Andreessen Horowitz
San Francisco, California
Writes $500K – $40M checks · typically $20M
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About
Chris Lyons is a General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz, where he leads the Cultural Leadership Fund, launched in 2018 to link cultural leaders with emerging technology companies and to support Black builders and creators entering the tech industry. The fund's first vehicle, an $18M fund, was backed entirely by African American limited partners, with all management fees and carry directed to nonprofit organizations aligned with the fund's mission.
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Invests in
ConsumerCrypto & Web3FintechFuture of WorkGamingHealthtechMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentSaaSSocial
Experience
- Yuga LabsBoard Membercurrent2022 — present
- Andreessen HorowitzGeneral Partnercurrent2021 — presentMenlo Park, California, United States
- Andreessen HorowitzCultural Leadership Fundcurrent2018 — presentMenlo Park, California
- Andreessen HorowitzChief of Staff2013 — 2018Menlo Park, California
- Society of Kauffman FellowsKauffman Fellow, Class 19current2014 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- The James Beard FoundationMember Board of Trustees2023 — 2026
- New Story CharityAdvisor2017 — 2026
- Verizon MediaGlobal Advisory Board2020 — 2022
- PictureMenu, IncFounder & CEO2010 — 2013San Francisco Bay Area
- LKE Music Group LLCMusic Industry Consultant, Certified Mixing & Mastering Engineer, Music Producer2010 — 2013
- Apps & Dreams Mobile Development CompanyChief Technical Officer2010 — 2012
- Faithworld Center of Orlando/CSB Ministries, IncUsher2008 — 2010
- So So Def RecordingsSo So Def Internship2009
- The Artist FactoryArtist Development/Audio Engineer2005 — 2009
- Untouchables IncorporatedPremier Event Coordinator/Director of College Promotions2005 — 2007
Skills & more
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EntertainmentEvent ManagementSocial MediaMobile DevicesWeb DesignMusic IndustryManagementIntegrated MarketingLanguages English
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BitskiClubhouseCoinbaseDapper LabsHipcampMercuryOvertimePropelRasaSandboxStirVeeFriendsWonderschoolYuga Labs
Sources: SEC Form D filings · curated public sources.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Chris Lyons?
- Chris Lyons is a General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz, where he leads the Cultural Leadership Fund, launched in 2018 to link cultural leaders with emerging technology companies and to support Black builders and creators entering the tech industry. The fund's first vehicle, an $18M fund, was backed entirely by African American limited partners, with all management fees and carry directed to nonprofit organizations aligned with the fund's mission.
- Where does Chris Lyons work?
- Chris Lyons is General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz.
- What does Chris Lyons invest in?
- Chris Lyons invests in Consumer, Crypto & Web3, Fintech, Future of Work, Gaming, Healthtech, Marketplaces, Media & Entertainment, SaaS, Social.
- What check size does Chris Lyons write?
- Chris Lyons typically writes checks of $500K – $40M.
- What boards does Chris Lyons sit on?
- Chris Lyons holds tracked board seats at Yuga Labs.
- What companies has Chris Lyons invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Bitski, Clubhouse, Coinbase, Dapper Labs, Hipcamp, Mercury, Overtime, Propel, Rasa, Sandbox, Stir, VeeFriends, and 2 more.
- Where did Chris Lyons go to school?
- Chris Lyons studied at Full Sail University (Bachelors of Science, Entertainment Business); Full Sail University (Associates of Science Degree, Recording Arts); Georgia State University (Associates Degree, Business Management).
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Also attended Full Sail University16
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Also attended Georgia State University64
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Also worked at Andreessen Horowitz362
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Also worked at Society of Kauffman Fellows37
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Also worked at New Story Charity7
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Also worked at Verizon Media15
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