Everything is becoming a Game...
Patron is an early-stage venture capital firm investing in a broader-gaming thesis.
Spectrum of Play
We believe that games will shape the next internet, and that's where we will be. From Education to Fitness to Shopping, our everyday reality will increasingly feel like a game.
Builders, Creatives & Community Leaders
We invest in founders who look beyond how we function today to usher in the next digital era. One that is more interactive and multiplayer.

Stephen was a game director at Riot Games and Blizzard. He most recently served as the Executive Producer leading the VALORANT team as it developed from R&D concept into one of the leading FPS games in the world.

Tikue has worked in product leadership roles at Affirm, YouTube and Google Pay. He most recently served as the Lead PM at Affirm working on the Amazon integration.
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Team of builders and founders passionate about funding the future.
Backed by some of the best builders and investors in the world.

At Duolingo, we believe that the hardest part of learning something new is staying motivated. We want to make learning feel like a game, as the boundaries between games and other adjacent industries like education continue to blur. The Patron team has identified a huge opportunity, and has the right focus and relationships to be successful.