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J Ventures

North America, New York, United States, New York

Description

J-Ventures is a New York-based, community-driven venture capital fund established in 2019, specializing in early-stage startups. The firm primarily focuses its investments on companies with Israeli and Jewish founders, aiming to bridge the vibrant Israeli tech ecosystem with global markets. J-Ventures distinguishes itself through its extensive network, comprising over 1,000 investors, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders, which it leverages to provide strategic value and support to its portfolio companies beyond just capital.

The firm's investment thesis targets early-stage companies, typically from Seed to Series A rounds, that possess strong teams and disruptive technologies. J-Ventures is known for its initial investment checks, which generally range between $500,000 and $2,000,000. This initial capital is often accompanied by the potential for significant follow-on investments in subsequent funding rounds, demonstrating their long-term commitment to portfolio growth. Their strategic approach emphasizes not only financial backing but also active engagement through their vast network to foster innovation and market expansion.

With over 100 investments to date, J-Ventures has built a diverse portfolio across various technology sectors. Their mission extends beyond mere financial returns, focusing on creating a robust ecosystem that supports the global expansion of Israeli and Jewish-led ventures. By connecting these promising startups with a global network of expertise and resources, J-Ventures plays a crucial role in accelerating their development and market penetration, solidifying its position as a key player in the early-stage venture landscape.

Investor Profile

J Ventures has backed more than 47 startups, with 8 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 3 rounds, about 6% of its total and boasts 5 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Germany, Brazil.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Health Care.
  • Typical check size: $500K – $2M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (45%)
  • Series A (30%)
  • Pre Seed (13%)
  • Series B (9%)
  • Series Unknown (2%)
  • Convertible Note (2%)

Country Focus

  • United States (74%)
  • Germany (6%)
  • Brazil (6%)
  • Mexico (4%)
  • Kenya (2%)
  • Spain (2%)
  • Colombia (2%)
  • United Kingdom (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Health Care
  • Fintech
  • Saas
  • E-commerce
  • Machine Learning
  • Cleantech
  • Internet
  • Food And Beverage
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does J Ventures frequently co-invest with?

FJ Labs
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 9
Rise Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
The MBA Fund
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 3
The Graduate Syndicate
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 2
Y Combinator
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 3
Contour Venture Partners
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 4
Susa Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 5
Alumni Ventures
North America, New Hampshire, United States, Manchester
Co-Investments: 4
Neo
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
Haystack
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 4

Which angels does J Ventures often collaborate with?

JB
North America, Colorado, United States, Boulder
Shared Deals: 1
EL
North America, Florida, United States, Miami Beach
Shared Deals: 2
NK
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
MM
North America, Florida, United States, Melbourne
Shared Deals: 1
CE
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Shared Deals: 2
ME
North America, Florida, United States, Vero Beach
Shared Deals: 1
SB
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
CH
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
Shared Deals: 1
GA
North America, Colorado, United States, Boulder
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by J Ventures?

Taxwire

New York, New York, United States

Global Sales Tax Solved

Artificial Intelligence (AI)FinTechSaaS
SeedJul 9, 2025
Amount Raised: $9,000,000
Bolo AI

Palo Alto, California, United States

Bolo AI is the new AI-powered knowledge platform built for the unique needs of heavy industries.

SeedJun 11, 2025
Amount Raised: $8,100,000
Filed

London, England, United Kingdom

Filed renders digital marketing, social marketing, campaign optimization, retargeting, facebook advertising and social media services.

AdvertisingDigital MarketingSocial Media
SeedMay 21, 2025
Amount Raised: $17,200,000
Musubi

Santa Barbara, California, United States

Musubi is an artificial intelligence company that offers content moderation and fraud detection services across social media apps.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ContentCyber SecuritySaaSSocial Media
SeedFeb 21, 2025
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
Validated

Seattle, Washington, United States

Acquire users via paid ads. We generate, deploy, and manage your performance ads.

SeedFeb 18, 2025
Amount Raised: $5,500,000
Systole Health

Allston, Massachusetts, United States

Systole Health enables women to take immediate action to improve their health, prevent heart disease, and regain their well-being.

Health CareHospitalMedical
Pre SeedJan 27, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,000,000
Concentro

New York, New York, United States

A tech-enabled marketplace for clean energy tax credits

CleanTechFinTech
SeedDec 5, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Buddy.ai

Mountain View, California, United States

Buddy.ai is a voice-based virtual English tutor for kids that uses speech and virtual human technologies.

AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)E-LearningEdTechEducationLanguage LearningSoftwareTutoring
SeedOct 31, 2024
Amount Raised: $11,000,000
Lineaje

Saratoga, California, United States

Lineaje solves critical Software Supply Chain security problems faced by every organization that builds, uses or sells software.

ComputerNetwork SecuritySecuritySoftware
Series AJul 30, 2024
Amount Raised: $20,000,000
OnRamp

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

The customer onboarding and implementation software that automates busywork and enables white-glove customer success at scale.

B2BEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSoftware
Series AJul 18, 2024
Amount Raised: $14,200,000