ARTFUL LIONS VENTURES
OUR GOAL IS TO INVEST AT THE EARLIEST STAGE
We invest and incubate companies as early as the pre-seed round
Early stage fundraising has taken on many names - friends & family round, pre-seed, seed, etc and we're open to all of them. We're comfortable with what early means - a lot of assumptions, more vision than traction, and raw product.
We support companies based on conviction in the team. We believe in "founder market fit" - the concept that certain teams are able to unlock specific markets. This is the first step to get to "product market fit." Ideas tend not to be equal opportunity which means that it requires the right team to bring a vision to life.
We hope technology can be a catalyst for positive change and progress. We look for entrepreneurs working at the beginning of movements in existing markets or new markets yet to be created and with visions to create the next generation of category defining businesses.
JOHAN SILVERMAN PARIS
Creating Jewelry inspired by works of art, culture, sound, and fragrance
"JOHAN SILVERMAN" began in Paris, France in 1996. Currently, it is based in the U.S. and Japan and is dealing with gold/silver accessories and leather products.
JOHAN SILVERMAN's Jewelry Design Team has a wide range of designers, including fashion designers, car designers, and artists. Based on such diverse experiences, the artisan, who has been waxing on this field for 20 years, will complete Jewelry. It's our way of thinking that is not about creating this "design," but how to describe this "thought" as Johan Silverman.
D/HILL PROJECT
Designing brands reflecting authentic street vibes of Los Angeles
D/HILL project was founded in LA by Tyler Oh, a world ranker in downhill skateboarding, the craziest skateboarding, going downhill at breakneck speeds, sometimes exceeding 120km/h.
D/HILL is Los Angeles premiere skateboard and streetwear brand, supplying the hottest brands locally and collaborating with stellar designers and artists from around the globe. D/HILL strives to provide every consumer in the world with high quality products and also focused on not only creativity but also an artisan mind to design D/HILL a brand that can bring valuable changes in people’s lives.
CLEAN YO KICK NYC
First on-demand sneaker cleaning platform in New York City
Chances are, you've got at least a few dingy sneakers that you've been neglecting to give a proper cleaning. Whether your day-to-day is too busy or you simply don't have the patience to sit down and scrub, a new NYC service "CLEAN YO KICK" is hoping to alleviate some of your troubles.
Clean Yo Kicks will come to your place to pick up the sneakers, give them a thorough deep-cleaning, and then drop them right back off at your door. Perfect for busy and lazy sneakerheads
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