What does Jump Capital do?

Jump Capital is a venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage investments in technology and software companies. Founded in 2012 and backed by the founders of Jump Trading, the firm has made 191 investments and has a strong presence in Chicago. Jump Capital specializes in sectors such as fintech, application software, and infrastructure software, partnering with talented management teams to help them scale their businesses. The firm invests across various funding stages, from Pre-Seed to Series D, and its portfolio includes notable companies like M1 Finance, Narrative Science, and LogicGate. Jump Capital emphasizes its operational expertise, providing hands-on support to portfolio companies in areas such as strategic guidance and key hiring decisions. With a history of successful exits and a recent $350 million fund closing, Jump Capital continues to focus on evolving sectors like crypto, commerce, media, and financial technologies.