Where does Chris Lyons work?

Chris Lyons is General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz.

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, INC..

What companies has Chris Lyons invested in?

Investments tracked here include Bitski, Clubhouse, Coinbase, Dapper Labs, Hipcamp, Mercury, Sandbox, Stir.

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).

Chris Lyons

Investor

General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz

San Francisco, California

Writes $500K – $40M checks · typically $20M

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360 people in our graph share verified history with Chris — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

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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.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

c•••@a16z.comreveal

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

Recording3Music24Video10Audio Engineering8Mobile Application Design2Brand Architecture6Music Production16Entrepreneurship74Radio4Mobile Applications17Digital Media10Leadership43

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EntertainmentEvent ManagementSocial MediaMobile DevicesWeb DesignMusic IndustryManagementIntegrated Marketing

Languages English

From Chris's professional profile.

Deals · 1

YUGA LABS, INC.Board seat

via Andreessen Horowitz · filed Mar 2022 · $450M raise

Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.

Other disclosed investments

Investor

BitskiClubhouseCoinbaseDapper LabsHipcampMercurySandboxStir

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, INC..
What companies has Chris Lyons invested in?: Investments tracked here include Bitski, Clubhouse, Coinbase, Dapper Labs, Hipcamp, Mercury, Sandbox, Stir.
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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