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Johnnie Yu

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Founder at Cult-Classic Ventures · Associate at Listen Ventures

US/Canada

Writes $1.5M – $4M checks · typically $2M

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About

Johnnie Yu is an associate at Listen Ventures, an early-stage consumer VC fund whose portfolio includes Dame, Calm, Public Goods, Factor, KiwiCo, and Interior Define. His investment focus spans consumer broadly, with particular attention to Web3 and brands operating where art, culture, and commerce meet. He also founded and serves on the core team of ConsumerDAO, a community of consumer founders, investors, and brand specialists focused on connecting consumer and Web3.

Contact· published on Johnnie's own website

Invests in

ConsumerCrypto & Web3E-commerceFintechGamingHealthtechIoTMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentSocial

Experience

  1. Listen VenturesConsumer Investorcurrent2021 — presentChicago, Illinois, United States
  2. Cult-Classic VenturesFoundercurrent2021 — presentNew York, United States
  3. Off-Menu MagazineOps and Financecurrent2025 — present
  4. Pragmatic DLTCo-Founder & CEOcurrent2024 — presentNew York, United States
  5. FirstLook 🤑Advisorcurrent2024 — presentNew York, New York, United States
  6. HBCUvcVenture Fellow2021New York, New York, United States

Skills & more

Content MonetizationLeadership2WritingAnalytical SkillsPublic Speaking3Business Analysis1Digital Marketing1BrandingIndependent Film1Portrait Photography3Social Media1Project Management1
+12 moreBig DataFilm ProductionFilm PhotographyContent PartnershipsAdobe PhotoshopWordPressMicrosoft OfficeAdobe LightroomAdobe Premiere ProBlockchainPython (Programming Language)Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

Languages Chinese · English

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Investments

Investor

HausLedaMaudeNguyen Coffee SupplySelfmadeWhitespace

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Johnnie Yu?
Johnnie Yu is an associate at Listen Ventures, an early-stage consumer VC fund whose portfolio includes Dame, Calm, Public Goods, Factor, KiwiCo, and Interior Define. His investment focus spans consumer broadly, with particular attention to Web3 and brands operating where art, culture, and commerce meet. He also founded and serves on the core team of ConsumerDAO, a community of consumer founders, investors, and brand specialists focused on connecting consumer and Web3.
Where does Johnnie Yu work?
Johnnie Yu is Founder at Cult-Classic Ventures.
What does Johnnie Yu invest in?
Johnnie Yu invests in Consumer, Crypto & Web3, E-commerce, Fintech, Gaming, Healthtech, IoT, Marketplaces, Media & Entertainment, Social.
What check size does Johnnie Yu write?
Johnnie Yu typically writes checks of $1.5M – $4M.
What companies has Johnnie Yu invested in?
Investments tracked here include Haus, Leda, Maude, Nguyen Coffee Supply, Selfmade, Whitespace.
Where did Johnnie Yu go to school?
Johnnie Yu studied at New York University (Bachelor's degree, Film/Cinema/Video Studies).

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