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Jio

Chicago, US · Founded 2015 · Delaware corporation · 100,701 employees on LinkedIn · 6 known investors

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Jio provides telecom and digital services including 5G connectivity, TV and OTT entertainment, online shopping, music streaming, cloud computing, and smart tracking for consumers and businesses. It also offers digital solutions across business sectors, with a focus on the Indian market.

Founders & leadership

Jio was founded in 2015 by John Renaldi.

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John RenaldiFounder
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Mathew OommenMathew Oommen is President of Reliance and leads Jio Platforms, overseeing digital transformation and product innovation strategy for the company's telecom, broadband, and digital services operations serving over 500 million subscribers across India. He is engaged in strategic work on AI, 6G infrastructure, cybersecurity, and managed services offerings.
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Hemanth Kumar GuruswamyCEO, TNHemanth Kumar Guruswamy holds an engineering degree from College of Engineering, Guindy (1991) and an MBA from IIM-Ahmedabad (1995). He has held leadership roles in sales, marketing, operations, and P&L across telecom, FMCG, consumer durables, and other sectors at companies including Bharti Airtel, Jio, Asian Paints, Wipro, and Matrimony.com.

Investors · 6

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$11.2M disclosed across 4 of 6 rounds · 2016–2022

▶$5MraisedNov 2018 · 43 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • John RenaldiExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Roger AdyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Troy HenikoffDirector
Offering amount
$5M
Amount sold
$5M
First sale
Jun 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.5MraisedOct 2017 · 14 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • John RenaldiExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Troy HenikoffDirector
  • Roger AdyDirector
Offering amount
$1.5M
Amount sold
$1.5M
First sale
Oct 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$4.8MraisedFeb 2017 · 47 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • John RenaldiExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$4.8M
Amount sold
$4.8M
First sale
Jan 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$25KraisedJan 2016 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • John RenaldiExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$500K
Amount sold
$25K
First sale
Jan 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Jio do?
Jio provides telecom and digital services including 5G connectivity, TV and OTT entertainment, online shopping, music streaming, cloud computing, and smart tracking for consumers and businesses. It also offers digital solutions across business sectors, with a focus on the Indian market.
Who founded Jio?
Jio was founded by John Renaldi in 2015.
Who are Jio's investors?
Jio's investors include 7GC & Co, General Atlantic, Lightspeed India Partners, Qualcomm Ventures, Vista Equity Partners, Meta.
How much funding has Jio raised?
Jio has disclosed $11.2M raised across 4 of its 6 known rounds.
Where is Jio headquartered?
Jio is headquartered in Chicago, US.