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Jason Finger

North America, New York, United States, New York

Description

Jason Finger is a highly respected figure in the New York tech and venture capital ecosystem, primarily recognized for his foundational role as co-founder of Seamless. His entrepreneurial journey culminated in the strategic merger of Seamless with Grubhub in 2013, a deal that created a powerhouse in the online food ordering space and was valued at approximately $2.6 billion at the time of the announcement. This significant exit provided Finger with the capital and experience to transition into a prominent role as an angel investor and advisor, leveraging his deep operational insights to support the next generation of disruptive startups.

As an investor, Finger primarily focuses on early-stage companies, often participating in seed and Series A rounds. His portfolio reflects a keen eye for consumer-facing businesses, particularly those leveraging technology to innovate within traditional sectors or establish strong direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands. Notable investments include highly successful ventures such as Warby Parker, Casper, Harry's, Allbirds, Sweetgreen, and Bowery Farming. He also holds a significant role as Co-founder and Director at Salvo Health, demonstrating his continued commitment to building companies from the ground up. His investment strategy is characterized by backing founders with strong vision and execution capabilities, often in markets ripe for digital transformation.

Finger's value proposition extends beyond capital; he brings invaluable operational experience, strategic guidance, and a robust network to the companies he supports. His hands-on approach, honed during his tenure at Seamless and LiveAuctioneers, helps early-stage companies navigate growth challenges, scale operations, and build resilient business models. With investments in over 50 companies, his consistent track record of identifying and nurturing high-potential ventures solidifies his reputation as a discerning and impactful early-stage investor in the United States.

Investor Profile

Jason Finger has backed more than 43 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 13 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on SaaS, Software, E-Commerce.
  • Typical check size: $100K – $750K.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (53%)
  • Series A (30%)
  • Series B (7%)
  • Series C (2%)
  • Series Unknown (2%)
  • Convertible Note (2%)
  • Angel (2%)

Country Focus

  • United States (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Saas
  • Software
  • E-commerce
  • Internet
  • Advertising
  • Messaging
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Apps
  • Enterprise Software
  • Mobile
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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 Jason Finger frequently co-invest with?

First Round Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 6
Vast Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
RiverPark Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 10
Founder Collective
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 6
FirstMark
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
Contour Venture Partners
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 4
Great Oaks Venture Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
BoxGroup
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
Peak 6
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 3
Lerer Hippeau
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does Jason Finger often collaborate with?

TA
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 4
ZW
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
Dave Eisenberg
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
NT
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
WC
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
AA
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
PA
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 5
JY
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
CS
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
David Rosenblatt
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Jason Finger?

StayTuned

New York, New York, United States

StayTuned is building a suite of tools to help high growth e-commerce brands grow even faster.

AdvertisingE-CommerceMessagingSoftware
Series AMay 9, 2023
Amount Raised: $9,000,000
Axion Ray

New Castle, Delaware, United States

Axion Ray is an integrity intelligence platform that automates engineering and quality analytics for manufacturing teams.

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Business IntelligenceMachine LearningManufacturing
SeedFeb 15, 2023
Amount Raised: $7,500,000
Constructor

San Francisco, California, United States

Constructor is an AI-enabled product search and discovery platform that provides assistance to e-commerce brands.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Machine LearningSaaSSearch EngineSemantic Search
Series ASep 15, 2021
Amount Raised: $55,000,000
Thrasio

Walpole, Massachusetts, United States

Thrasio is a consumer goods company reimagining how beloved products become accessible to everyone.

Consumer GoodsE-CommerceRetail
Series CApr 1, 2021
Amount Raised: $100,000,000
Cents

New York, New York, United States

Cents provides an all-in-one management system for laundromats and dry cleaners.

FinTechHardwarePaymentsSaaS
SeedNov 1, 2020
Amount Raised: $4,250,000
GoSite

San Diego, California, United States

GoSite provides a cloud-based software suite that helps small businesses stay connected with their customers.

AppsCRMEnterprise SoftwareInternetMessagingSaaSSMSSoftware
Series AAug 10, 2020
Amount Raised: $16,000,000
Thrasio

Walpole, Massachusetts, United States

Thrasio is a consumer goods company reimagining how beloved products become accessible to everyone.

Consumer GoodsE-CommerceRetail
Series BApr 9, 2020
Amount Raised: $75,000,000
Tropic

New York, New York, United States

Tropic is a software platform that offers full-service procurement solutions for tech-forward companies.

MarketingProcurementSaaSSoftware
SeedApr 8, 2020
Amount Raised: $2,100,000
GoSite

San Diego, California, United States

GoSite provides a cloud-based software suite that helps small businesses stay connected with their customers.

AppsCRMEnterprise SoftwareInternetMessagingSaaSSMSSoftware
SeedApr 30, 2019
Thrasio

Walpole, Massachusetts, United States

Thrasio is a consumer goods company reimagining how beloved products become accessible to everyone.

Consumer GoodsE-CommerceRetail
SeedApr 26, 2019
Amount Raised: $6,500,000