Asylum Ventures
Asylum Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm located in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2024 by Nick Chirls. The firm focuses on investing in pre-seed and seed-stage technology startups, with initial check sizes ranging from $1 million to $2 million. Asylum Ventures operates with a unique philosophy that treats founders as artists, emphasizing creativity in the company-building process. The firm launched its first investment vehicle, Fund I, which has secured $55 million in capital commitments. Asylum Ventures aims to support 4–5 companies annually, providing financial backing and ea
Investing activity
Asylum Ventures is listed on AI Lounge as a venture capital investor based in Burbank, California, United States. The deals desk records Series A and later AI rounds and seeds over $10M, so smaller checks may not show here yet.
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Frequently asked questions about Asylum Ventures
Where is Asylum Ventures based?
Asylum Ventures is based in Burbank, California, United States.
How can founders reach Asylum Ventures?
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