Chris Lyons
InvestorGeneral Partner at Andreessen Horowitz
San Francisco, California
Writes $500K – $40M checks · typically $20M
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.
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
Education
- Full Sail UniversityBachelors of Science, Entertainment Business
- Full Sail UniversityAssociates of Science Degree, Recording Arts
- Georgia State UniversityAssociates Degree, Business Management
- Financial Peace UniversityCertification, Wealth Management and Budget Counseling
Skills & more
Recording3Music24Video10Audio Engineering8Mobile Application Design2Brand Architecture6Music Production16Entrepreneurship74Radio4Mobile Applications17Digital Media10Entertainment6
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Event ManagementSocial MediaMobile DevicesWeb DesignMusic IndustryIntegrated MarketingMarketingSocial NetworkingLeadershipManagementStart-upsLanguages 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- 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.
Same school
Also attended Full Sail University3
Also attended Georgia State University15
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Shared employers
Also worked at Andreessen Horowitz231
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Also worked at Society of Kauffman Fellows18
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