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Attic Ventures

Attic Ventures is an asset manager founded by Mark G. Johnson focused on early-stage venture.

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Attic Ventures

Attic Ventures invests in seed rounds of entrepreneurs working on products and businesses. The firm has made 5 investments, including Pryon in August 2018. Attic Ventures has 1 portfolio exit, Cuseum, which exited on November 4, 2025.

General information

Firm type

Venture Capital

Year founded

AUM

Undisclosed

Location

Region

North America

Country

United States

City

Durham

Corporate office

201 West Main Street, Durham, NC 27701

Principals

Mark G. Johnson

Founder

Eric Holstein

Business Partner

Sector focus

Venture Capital

Frequently asked questions

Who runs investment decisions at Attic Ventures?

Mark G. Johnson serves as founder and leads decisions. Eric Holstein participates as business partner and entrepreneur-in-residence.

How does Attic Ventures source proprietary deal flow?

Sourcing draws from Johnson's prior relationship with Conde Nast following the SFO Media exit.

Does Attic Ventures participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?

The firm focuses on direct venture investments and co-investments with founders such as those at Pryon and Anchor.

What investment stages does Attic Ventures typically target?

The firm targets early-stage and growth venture opportunities.

Where does the underlying wealth come from?

No public disclosure exists on the source of capital deployed by Attic Ventures.

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