Jay Chi
VCFounding Partner, Makers Fund
Gaming-focused VC and former McKinsey games lead
San Francisco, CA$5M–$40M checks3 notable investments
SeedSeries ASeries B+
GamingMediaConsumerAI
Background
Jay Chi is a Founding Partner at Makers Fund, a gaming-focused VC firm he co-founded with over $1B AUM. Prior to Makers Fund, he was a Partner and Head of Video Games Practice at McKinsey & Company and attended Stanford University. He invests at Seed through Series B with check sizes from $5M to $40M across studios, platforms, and gaming infrastructure. He is also a founding partner at Kowloon Nights.
Investment Thesis
Investing in gaming and interactive entertainment globally from studios to infrastructure
Investment Focus
Stages
SeedSeries ASeries B+
Typical check: $5M–$40M
Sectors
GamingMediaConsumerAI
Based in: San Francisco, CA (North America)
Notable Investments
Last updated: Jun 11, 2026