Patron is a Santa Monica-based venture capital firm and seed fund backing consumer and gaming startups in the United States. It focuses on early-stage companies that have launched, with investment activity spanning Seed and Series A rounds and sectors including gaming, AI, blockchain, media, education, fintech, commerce and marketing software. Patron has co-led seed rounds and at least one Series A, making it relevant for founders seeking an early-stage consumer or gaming-oriented investor.