Justin Nathaniel Kan, known professionally as Justin Kan, is an angel investor and former Y Combinator. See sector focus, stage focus and contact routes.
Justin Nathaniel Kan, known professionally as Justin Kan, is an angel investor and former Y Combinator partner who leverages his background as the co-founder of Twitch (acquired by Amazon for $970 million) to support early-stage founders. His investment thesis focuses on early-stage opportunities in developer tools, infrastructure, and the future of work, reflecting his experience building remote-first companies. While specific check sizes and lead/follow behavior are not publicly detailed, he has personally invested in over 120 companies as an angel investor. Notable portfolio companies include Reddit, Cruise Automation, Bird, and Rippling, with additional investments in Zenefits, Ginkgo Bioworks, and Alto Pharmacy. Kan currently runs Goat Capital to help early-stage founders and serves as CEO and co-founder of Atrium, a professional services firm. He distinguishes himself through public advocacy for conscious living and holistic health, often leading discussions on bringing one’s whole self to work, and hosts “The Justin Kan Show” podcast.
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