Funding the future of film,
music, games and media
AI x ENTERTAINMENT
OUR THESIS
BREAKLINE VENTURES is one of the first venture capital funds purpose-built to invest at the intersection of AI and entertainment. Founded by legal and industry veterans with deep expertise in content, IP, and media production, we back early-stage startups that are redefining how entertainment is created, distributed, and monetized. From generative content tools and synthetic media to rights automation and audience engagement platforms, we invest where our domain expertise gives founders a decisive edge, and where AI unlocks entirely new creative and commercial frontiers.
Stage: Pre-seed/Seed
OUR TEAM
General Partner
Lindsay Spiller
Lindsay is a seasoned startup attorney with deep expertise across company formation, IP licensing, dispute resolution, and early-stage financing. He has helped founders and investors build, protect, and scale businesses across the tech, media, and entertainment sectors, bringing a disciplined, founder-aligned approach to venture investing.
General Partner
Michael Hayes
Michael is a founding general partner with experience across technology, media, and entertainment. A builder and creative producer, he has designed and developed software, websites, and mobile games, as well as written, produced, and distributed feature films. With a unique blend of technical expertise and storytelling vision, Michael brings a founder's mindset, creative user experience and industry insight to early-stage investing at the intersection of AI and entertainment.