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Nicholas Chirls

Kingmaker TierBased on the data VC Catalog holds.

Kingmaker Tier: 80 out of 100

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  • VC
Investor type
VC
Investing status
Activeas of 2026-09-18Source (opens in a new tab)
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Record updated 18 September 2026

Investment approach

Thesis
The Asylum mission is to honor and defend founders that approach their product, code, customer and market like they would a painting or any art form – strategic, creative, ambitious, and with kindness, just like the theater kids at Hunter.Source (opens in a new tab)
Investing status notes
If you’re a founder that resonates with this and wants to explore working with “low testosterone theater kids” who respect what you do, what you risk, and what you make, please reach out, we’d love to chat with you.
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