
J. Hunt Holdings
Description
J. Hunt Holdings, operating under the moniker JHH VC, is an Austin, Texas-based family investment holding company primarily focused on early-stage venture capital. Established in 2019, the firm positions itself as a strategic partner to founders, offering not just capital but also guidance and network access. Their investment philosophy emphasizes long-term growth and supporting disruptive technologies across various sectors, aiming to foster innovation and back companies with significant impact potential.
JHH VC targets promising early-stage ventures, specifically participating in Seed and Series A funding rounds. Their investment strategy is sector-agnostic to a degree, though they have shown particular interest in areas such as media, entertainment, software, fintech, consumer goods, and healthcare. The firm typically deploys first checks ranging from $100,000 to $1,000,000, a range consistently reported across industry databases. This indicates a focus on providing initial capital to help nascent companies achieve critical milestones and scale their operations.
Since its inception, JHH VC has demonstrated a steady investment pace, having made at least 10 investments as of early 2024. While their portfolio is diverse, it reflects their commitment to backing innovative solutions across a spectrum of industries. The firm prides itself on being more than just a capital provider, aiming to leverage its extensive network and operational expertise to assist portfolio companies in navigating the challenges of early-stage growth. Their approach is collaborative, seeking to build strong, lasting relationships with the entrepreneurial teams they support.
Investor Profile
J. Hunt Holdings has backed more than 63 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 5 rounds, about 8% of its total and boasts 22 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Analytics, Health Care.
- Typical check size: $100K – $1M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (44%)
- Series A (24%)
- Series Unknown (11%)
- Pre Seed (8%)
- Convertible Note (3%)
- Series B (3%)
- Series C (3%)
- Angel (2%)
- Series D (2%)
Country Focus
- United States (97%)
- United Kingdom (3%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Analytics
- Health Care
- Saas
- Information Technology
- Cyber Security
- Medical Device
- Wellness
- Hardware
- Security
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