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Hugo Amsellem

Hugo Amsellem

Backing founders moving culture in consumer tech

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San Francisco, California, United States
Joined May 2025
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Summary

Hugo Amsellem is a dedicated venture capitalist and thought leader focused on consumer technology and internet culture. As a General Partner at Intuition, he invests in early-stage startups that aim to influence millions and shape culture, believing there's a significant opportunity in the under-invested consumer tech sector. techcrunch+1
With a strong background in the creator economy, Hugo has held key roles at Jellysmack as VP, M&A and VP, Creator Fund, where he focused on empowering creators and growing the ecosystem. He is also an active angel investor, particularly in creator-focused startups, and shares insights on market dynamics and investment strategies in this space. jellysmack+1
Hugo is a prolific writer and content creator, sharing his insights on technology, culture, and the creator economy through his Substack 'intuition' and Medium blog. His writings often delve into the intersection of technology and human experience, including topics like 'The Loneliness Economy'. internetculture+2
His entrepreneurial journey includes co-founding Oocto, a decentralized music label, and being a core member of the founding team and later a Director at The Family, a prominent startup accelerator in Paris. This experience has given him a deep understanding of supporting founders from the ground up. techcrunch+1

Work

Education

Writing

intuition

A Substack publication where Hugo Amsellem writes about how technology moves culture, providing insights into consumer tech and the creator economy.

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The Loneliness Economy

An article exploring how loneliness affects consumer tech and culture, highlighting a unique perspective on the intersection of technology and human experience.

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Medium Articles

Various writings on Medium, researching the creator economy and the startups building for it.

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Hobbies

Participated in a 10-day Vipassana meditation retreat, indicating an interest in mindfulness and personal development. medium

Notes

CGClara Goldsaid that if they were starting a company,
HAHugo Amsellem
would be among their top picks as an early-stage investor.

Mar 12, 2026

CGClara Goldsaid
HAHugo Amsellem
has made a real difference for founders building consumer hardware products at the pre-seed stage.

Mar 12, 2026

CGClara Goldsaid
HAHugo Amsellem
has made a noticeable positive impact on founders or startups they've invested in.

Mar 12, 2026

VGVik Guptasaid that if they were launching a new startup,
HAHugo Amsellem
would be at the top of their list as an investor to work with.

Feb 20, 2026

ACAngeles Carranza Zinnysaid that if they were building a new company,
HAHugo Amsellem
would be one of their first picks as an angel investor.

Feb 17, 2026

DFDavid Feldtsaid they've seen
HAHugo Amsellem
go above and beyond to support pre-seed SaaS or FinTech startups expanding into the UK.

Feb 16, 2026

CGClara Goldsaid
HAHugo Amsellem
is one of the most helpful angel investors they've seen for seed-stage consumer startups.

Feb 14, 2026

SCSangam Chapagain said
HAHugo Amsellem
is one of the most helpful early-stage investors they know, especially for pre-seed startups.

Dec 18, 2025

OVOlivier Vaurysaid they've seen
HAHugo Amsellem
make a meaningful impact as an early-stage investor in startups.

Dec 4, 2025

MMMartin Mrozowskisaid that if they were building a consumer software company,
HAHugo Amsellem
would be one of their top choices as a pre-seed or seed investor.

Nov 5, 2025

GLGabriel Loblsaid
HAHugo Amsellem
has made a major positive impact by supporting very early-stage startups.

Oct 24, 2025

BOBrian O'Hagansaid
HAHugo Amsellem
has made a major positive impact by supporting very early-stage startups.

Oct 23, 2025

SPSimon Pastorsaid that if they were launching a new tech app with AI,
HAHugo Amsellem
would be among their first choices for an early-stage investor.

Oct 21, 2025

AAAmber Athertonsaid that if they were building a fintech startup,
HAHugo Amsellem
would be among their top picks as a venture investor.

Aug 19, 2025

WDWilliam Detrysaid that if they were building a fintech startup,
HAHugo Amsellem
would be among their top picks as a venture investor.

Aug 18, 2025

ACAngeles Carranza Zinnysaid
HAHugo Amsellem
is one of the most insightful angel investors they've seen backing social consumer startups.

Aug 18, 2025

BRBill Robertssaid
HAHugo Amsellem
has made investments that have significantly shaped the creator economy or helped digital creators thrive.

Jul 30, 2025