Atelier Ventures

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Investor type

Founded

2020

AUM

$13 M

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed

Region of investment

North America

ESG Focus

Women

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Atelier Ventures is a venture capital firm based in the United States, founded with a focus on the Passion Economy. The firm was started by Li Jin, a former investor at Andreessen Horowitz with a deep appreciation for creative entrepreneurship. Atelier Ventures aims to support founders who are driven by their passions to create a positive impact in the world. The firm emphasizes broadening access to the American dream by lowering barriers to entrepreneurship, supported by technology platforms that advance economic opportunity for creators and artisans.

Atelier Ventures invests in the Passion Economy sector, with a particular focus on technology platforms that enhance economic opportunities for individual creators. The firm typically invests in early-stage startups, with an investment size inferred to be between $0-1 m. Atelier Ventures operates globally, with a primary focus on North America, and partners with strategic investors like Variant Fund to amplify their mission.

Notable portfolio companies include Syndicate.io - a decentralized investment protocol, Bonfire - a community engagement platform, and Dumpling - a platform empowering personal grocery delivery businesses. These investments reflect Atelier's commitment to supporting unique, community-driven and creator-centric ventures.

Industry

Sports/SportsTech Software Other Mobile/Apps Media and Entertainment Marketing and Advertising Internet and Web Services Gaming E-commerce/Marketplace Digital Business Services (B2B) Telecommunications Travel Music AdTech TravelTech Fintech Technology

Atelier Ventures Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Atelier Ventures Fund I	Venture Capital (VC)	Fintech Technology	Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$13 M	February 2021

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FAQs about Atelier Ventures

Is Atelier Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

Atelier Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed and Seed, writing tickets of $0-1 m.

Where is Atelier Ventures located?

Atelier Ventures is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.

When was Atelier Ventures founded?

Atelier Ventures was founded in 2020.

What sectors and industries does Atelier Ventures invest in?

Atelier Ventures invests in companies and startups in Sports/SportsTech, Software, Other, Mobile/Apps, Media and Entertainment, Marketing and Advertising, Internet and Web Services, Gaming, E-commerce/Marketplace, Digital, Business Services (B2B), Telecommunications, Travel, Music, AdTech, TravelTech, Fintech, Technology.

What is Atelier Ventures geographical focus of investments?

Atelier Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does Atelier Ventures typically invest in?

Atelier Ventures invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed.

What is the usual amount of Atelier Ventures investment?

Atelier Ventures usually invests $0-1 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Atelier Ventures?

Atelier Ventures has around $13m assets under management.

When was Atelier Ventures last fund created?

Atelier Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2021-02-16

Does Atelier Ventures invest and support LGBTQ, female and other minorities startups and founders?

Atelier Ventures invests and supports Women startups and founders.

What are the contacts of Atelier Ventures?

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