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Black Jays Ventures
Venture capitalNew York · Pre-Seed–Seed · 4 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Black Jays invests early in founders reimagining solutions for the modern needs of families, focusing on four categories: Digital Health & Wellness (behavioral/mental health, fitness and nutrition, ageing and longevity), Care & Caregiving (eldercare, childcare, pet care), Personal Finance (modern savings solutions, alternative investments, financial equity and inclusion), and Education & Learning (early childhood enrichment, lifelong learning and upskilling, unique learning pathways). Beyond capital, the firm actively supports portfolio companies with go-to-market strategy testing, operational and product expertise across early releases, sales tactics and hiring, and connections to its investor network for follow-on funding.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 4 people
from the firm's websiteFounder mafia
2 people who came through Black Jays Ventures went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 53 of 66 portfolio companiesConsumer ×26Healthtech ×20Digital Health ×14Direct to Consumer ×13Wellness & Fitness ×13SaaS ×8AI & Machine Learning ×7E-commerce ×7
HQs:United States×37United Kingdom×2Canada×1Italy×1Japan×1Mongolia×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 38 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×172 founders×153 founders×6
Where their founders studiedfrom 39 founders with education data
Stanford University ×4Columbia University ×3Harvard Business School ×3Harvard University ×2New York University ×2NYU Stern School of Business ×2Stanford University Graduate School of Business ×2The Wharton School ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 38 founders with field-of-study data
Business & Management ×12Economics ×9Engineering ×5Computer Science ×4Design & Architecture ×3Mathematics & Statistics ×3Politics & Policy ×3Life Sciences ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 40 founders with career history
Find Solace ×2General Assembly ×2Literati ×2Prehype ×2
1 founders hold a PhD · 8 hold an MBA (of 40 with degree data)
Investments · 66 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 22025 · 12024 · 32022 · 12021 · 12020 · 32018 · 12017 · 12015 · 114 dated
A primary care and obesity/metabolic health clinic offering virtual and in-person visits with integrated nutrition counseling, health coaching, and remote patient monitoring to help patients achieve personalized wellness goals.
Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Jacob Brody(Founder)in
Co-investorsCity LightFloating PointWormhole Capital
Acorns provides automated investment services that allow users to invest in diversified portfolios of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) composed of stocks and bonds, with options including Bitcoin-linked ETFs.
FintechIrvine, US
Jeff Cruttenden(Executive Officer, Director)inWalter Cruttenden(Executive Officer, Director)inMark Dru(Executive Officer)in
BoardJim Caccavo(Director)Jay Fishman(Director)Mike Sekits(Director)
Co-investorsA-Rod CorpAnsa CapitalBain Capital VenturesComcast VenturesConnetic VenturesDeclaration Partners+15 more
Afresh builds AI-based demand forecasting, inventory management, and ordering software for grocery retailers, focused on fresh and perishable categories.
AI & Machine LearningCircular EconomyClimate TechEnterprise SoftwareFoodTechImpact & Social GoodRetail TechSaaS
Matt Schwartz(Founder)inNathan Fenner(Founder)in
Co-investorsBetter Food VenturesBright Pixel CapitalCaesar VenturesDesigner FundDoon CapitalGHC Fintech SPV+14 more
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Air provides a content organization and asset management platform for creative and marketing teams.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMarketing TechSaaS
Shane Hegde(Founder)in
Co-investorsAdvancit CapitalAvenir Growth CapitalDesigner FundGood FriendsLerer HippeauOlima Ventures+4 more
Akari operates infrared sauna locations in Brooklyn and Manhattan, New York, offering sauna sessions to consumers.
ConsumerWellness & FitnessBrooklyn, US
Algae Cooking Club makes a cooking oil derived from algae, marketed on its high smoke point, higher Omega-9 fat content, and lower environmental impact.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechLos Angeles, US
Kas Saidi(Founder)inKasra Saidi(Executive Officer, Director)Osman Khan(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardAndrew Heintzman(Director)inAlexander Gilkes(Director)in
Co-investorsGreat Circle VenturesJoyance PartnersInvestEco
Allara provides virtual specialized care for women's health, particularly hormonal and metabolic conditions like PCOS, combining medical expertise from OBGYNs, endocrinologists, nurse practitioners, and registered dietitians with personalized lifestyle and nutrition planning.
Digital HealthFemTechHealthtech
Rachel Blank(Founder)in
Co-investorsCalm VenturesDG Daiwa VenturesFOG VenturesGreat Oaks Venture CapitalGV (Google Ventures)HOF Capital+5 more
Amante 1530 is an Italian amaro (bittersweet liqueur) made from Mediterranean ingredients including Italian citrus, ginger, and honeysuckle, produced at the Il Palagio 1530 estate in Tuscany.
ConsumerDirect to Consumer
Ana Rosenstein(Founder)in
Co-investorsSimple Food VenturesSWAT Equity Partners
Avela Health provides virtual autism evaluations and therapy for children, teens, young adults, and their parents, with tailored plans delivered by Master's or doctoral-level clinicians via video.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental Health
Co-investorsRethink Capital Partners
Birches Health provides confidential virtual treatment for people struggling with gambling, sports betting, or trading addictions.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental Health
Cynthia Grant(Vice President of Clinical)in
Co-investorsAlleyCorpCistern CapitalCity LightDefy PartnersGeneral CatalystHaystack+3 more
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Cleo is an AI-powered personal finance management app that tracks spending, helps users set and achieve financial goals, and provides personalized budgeting advice with an engaging conversational interface.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerFintechLondon, GB
Barney Hussey-Yeo(Founder)in
Co-investorsBalderton CapitalEntrepreneur FirstLocalGlobePhoenix CourtRedbus VenturesSBI Ventures Europe GmbH+4 more
CLEO is a skin and laser studio offering treatments such as laser hair removal, tattoo removal, and laser facials, along with a monthly membership for skincare routines.
ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Amber(CEO)
Co-investorsDivergent CapitalLifeX Ventures
Coterie provides products and services designed to support parents during their child's early years, offering solutions to simplify parenting tasks and improve family life.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceHealthtech
Co-investorsBeliadeAllianz XIntact VenturesRpm Ventures Iii Management, L.L.C.Weatherford Capital
Daylight makes DC-1, a tablet-style computer with a paper-like display that runs at 60fps, is readable in direct sunlight, and emits no blue light.
ConsumerHardwareWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US
Anjan Katta(Founder & CEO)in
BoardAlexander Zissis(Director)
Co-investorsAngel Collective Opportunity FundCade Ventures
Delphia is an investment firm that applies AI and data-driven quantitative models to financial markets, running strategies such as a market-neutral quant equity fund and its Oracle Alpha hedge fund.
AI & Machine LearningFintech
Andrew Peek(CEO & Cofounder)inCliff van der Linden(Cofounder)inJonathan Briggs(Chief Investment Officer)in
Co-investorsMulticoin CapitalRibbit CapitalBollinger Investment GroupFJ LabsGolden VenturesDay One Ventures
Encantos is a children's media studio that creates original stories, books, and animations combining global storytelling with curriculum-based learning (which it calls "storyteaching").
ConsumerEdTechMedia & Entertainment
Susie Jaramillo(Founder)in
Co-investorsAmplifica CapitalKapor CapitalL'ATTITUDE VenturesPortfoliaWestbound Equity PartnersChingona Ventures+4 more
Fi develops smart collars and wearable technology for dogs that track location, safety, and health metrics to help dog owners monitor their pets' wellbeing.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerHealthtechIoT
Jonathan(Founder & CEO)
Co-investorsAdvance Venture PartnersBatshit Crazy VenturesBaukunstFreestyle CapitalLerer HippeauNew York Venture Partners+2 more
Fig.1 develops dermatologist-formulated skincare products, particularly retinol-based treatments for consumers seeking evidence-based solutions for fine lines, dark circles, and skin health.
ConsumerFemTechHealthtechWellness & FitnessPasadena, US
Dr. Courtney Rubin, MD, MBE, FAAD(Co-Founder & Board-Certified Dermatologist)Kimmy Scotti(Co-Founder & Executive Chairman)inDr. Panta Rouhani Schaffer, MD, PhD, MPH, FAAD(Chief Product Development Officer)
Co-investors8VCMiroma Ventures
Flip operates a mobile marketplace where users buy and sell rare and limited-edition sneakers from verified sellers, with transactions completed within 90 minutes.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerMarketplacesLos Angeles, US
Kemar Newell(Founder/CEO)in
Co-investorsBase Venture Management, Inc.Y CombinatorAgrolimen VenturesAnsa CapitalCavalry VenturesFour Cities+1 more
Hallyhair produces ammonia-free, resorcinol-free, and chemical-free hair color products for consumers.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerNew Canaan, US
Kathryn Winokur(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardSimon Huck(Director)Michael Silverstein(Director)
Co-investorsCambridge Way VenturesConnecticut Innovations
Reproduction of Found is a Tokyo-based footwear label that sources and reproduces vintage military shoes and trainers using European factories that originally manufactured them in the mid-20th century.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumerMedia & EntertainmentRetail TechTokyo, JP
Masato Ueda(Founder and Designer)
Co-investorsblue 9 capitalFELIX CAPITALTorch Capital
Jukebox Health helps older adults and people with disabilities live safely at home by combining licensed occupational therapist evaluations with a network of vetted installers to identify home safety risks and manage product ordering, delivery, and installation.
Digital HealthHealthtechLongevityPropTechNew York, US
Seung Bak(Executive Officer, Director)inRomanos Fessas(Executive Officer, Director)Oren Shatken(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardSam Toole(Director)inFatima Husain(Director)inAnna Haghgooie(Director)
Co-investorsEquitage Ventures, L.L.C.MastryMeridian Street CapitalMosaic General Partnership, LLCPrimary Venture PartnersBlueCross BlueShield Venture Partners+2 more
Level Zero Health develops electrochemical and microfluidic biosensor platforms for point-of-care and continuous diagnostic devices.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesDover, US
Ula Rustamova(CEO)inIrene Jia(CTO)inUlviyya Rustamova(Executive Officer, Director)Yiran Jia(Director)
BoardPhilip Kneis(Director)in
Co-investorsAnorak VenturesEntrepreneur FirstKfundSamos InvestmentsSOSVTranspose Platform Management+2 more
Lion Pose develops dermatologist-formulated skincare products clinically tested on diverse skin tones to address conditions like hyperpigmentation, melasma, acne, and eczema.
ConsumerE-commerceHealthtechSan Francisco, US
Nisha Phatak(Founder)inMadhu(Co-founder)
Co-investorsigniteXL VenturePioneerSLVCSprint VcY Combinator2 Pillars+11 more
Lobos 1707 produces a line of tequilas and mezcal, including Joven, Reposado, Añejo, and Extra Añejo expressions, all finished in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks.
ConsumerDirect to Consumer
Diego Osorio(Founder)in
Co-investorsDarco CapitalTorch Capital
Lotus.ai is building healthcare technology serving patients and clinicians.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerDigital HealthHealthtech
KJ Dhaliwal(Founder & CEO)inZekka Nelson(Founder & CTO)inAidan Cole(Founding Chief Growth Officer)in
Co-investorsCRV (Charles River Ventures)Failup VenturesKleiner PerkinsWormhole Capital
Luna Veterinary Care provides in-home pet euthanasia and related end-of-life services, including sedation, cremation and aquamation arrangements, for pet owners in the greater Phoenix, Arizona area.
ConsumerWellness & FitnessPhoenix, US
Naadam sources and produces cashmere products from Mongolia, using hand-combing methods to ensure animal welfare and sustainability.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceNew MaterialsMongolia, MN
Matthew ScanlaninDiederik RijsemusinKyle Fisher(Director)
BoardShad Azimi(Director)
Co-investorsAngel Capital ManagementAnya CapitalExpansion Venture CapitalKima VenturesMagic HourMaywic Select Investments+7 more
Naytev is a social media management and automation platform for content teams that consolidates paid and organic social workflows.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Zack Liscio(Founder/CEO)inPatrick Costello(Founder)inMike Seid(Founder/CTO)in
Co-investorsTekmen Teknoloji Reklamcilik Yayincilik A.S.Y CombinatorAmino CapitalApplied AngelsAvlok CapitalBrighteye Ventures+8 more
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Producer of packaged Asian food products celebrating authentic Asian flavors.
Vanessa Pham(Cofounder)Kim P.(Founder)in
Co-investorsConsumer VenturesPortfoliaSugar Capital
Oula delivers maternity care before, during, and after pregnancy through a team of midwives, OBGYNs, and care navigators.
Digital HealthFemTechHealthtechMental HealthNew York, US
Elaine Purcell(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inAdrianne Nickerson(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inDr. Jessica Vernon, MD(Associate Medical Director and Director of Mental Health)
BoardTaylor Greene(Director)in
Co-investors8VCAlumni VenturesCollaborative FundGreat Oaks Venture CapitalGV (Google Ventures)January Ventures+8 more
Direct-to-consumer cookware and dinnerware brand known for its multipurpose Always Pan.
Co-investors8VCAngel Capital ManagementDreamers VCFlybridge Capital PartnersMaC Venture CapitalThe Family Fund+4 more
A consumer brand that makes plant-based, plastic-free cleaning products, including a laundry detergent with a minimal three-ingredient formula and plastic-free laundry pods made from water-soluble wood pulp and cellulose.
Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to ConsumerUSA, US
Lauren Singer(Founder)
Co-investorsCity LightTq Ventures Llc
Paloma is a commerce platform that lets sellers run and manage sales directly inside Instagram, using Meta's Messaging APIs to process claims, bids, and auctions from Comments, Story Replies, and DMs.
E-commerceRetail TechSaaS
Kelsey Hunter(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBarrel VenturesOverton Venture CapitalAct One VenturesThe Fund
Parallel Markets provides identity, compliance, and onboarding technology for financial services, including KYC/KYB verification, AML monitoring, corporate and investor onboarding, and Regulation D 506(c) accredited investor verification.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechLegalTechMarketplacesSaaSNew York, US
Lawrence Calcano(Chairman & CEO)Lawrence Peccatiello(Executive Officer, Director)Brian Muller(Director)Nicholas Goss(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardDaniel Gulati(Director)John Buttrick(Director)
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesComcast VenturesCorrelation VenturesEniac VenturesFour Acres CapitalSupernode Ventures+1 more
Passport provides cross-border and in-country logistics, compliance, and localization services for DTC and ecommerce brands expanding internationally.
E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Alex Yancher(CEO & Co-Founder)inTony Chen(CTO)in
Co-investorsArba LLCChaifetz GroupFJ LabsFlucas VenturesFour Acres CapitalJetstream+21 more
White-label marketplace platform enabling brands to create customizable e-commerce stores.
Adarsh Alphons(Founder)in
Co-investorsGround Up VenturesMGV.VCAngel Collective Opportunity FundLong Journey VenturesLudlow VenturesSecocha Ventures+2 more
quip makes sonic electric toothbrushes and related oral-care products sold directly to consumers, including the Ultra Lite Sonic Toothbrush with replaceable brush pods, LED pressure sensor, and multiple cleaning intensities.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceWellness & FitnessBrooklyn, US
William May(Executive Officer, Director)Simon Enever(Founder)in
Co-investorsACME CapitalEvolution VC PartnersMilkbox PartnersRanch VenturesSand Hill AngelsSuperangel+1 more
Quip is Salesforce's productivity platform that combines documents, spreadsheets, and chat in one place inside Salesforce, letting teams collaborate on sales documents with live Salesforce data and real-time messaging.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSSales TechSan Francisco, US
Bret Taylor(Co-Founder & CEO)Kevin Gibbs(Co-Founder & CTO)
BoardJohn Lilly(Board Member / Venture Partner, Greylock Partners (led Quip investment))in
Co-investorsBenchmarkBlue Scorpion InvestmentsFelicis VenturesGreylock PartnersMarc BenioffRanch Ventures+2 more
RescueMD develops a topical skincare serum, DNA Repair Complex, formulated with Lapachol to support skin recovery after professional treatments and surgery and to improve the appearance of scars, discoloration, and redness.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Dr. Suzman(Co-Founder)
Co-investorsSWAT Equity Partners
Ro is an online healthcare platform that connects patients with licensed providers and delivers prescription treatments, including GLP-1 medications for weight loss, ED treatments, and other health goals.
Digital HealthDirect to ConsumerHealthtechSilicon Valley, US
Zachariah Reitano(Founder)inRob Schutz(Founder)inSaman Rahmanian(Founder)in
Co-investorsAmbush CapitalAnsa Capitalblue 9 capitalBoxGroupBY Venture PartnersCade Ventures+31 more
Roam Media operates Outside Learn, an online learning platform offering more than 4,000 videos across 1,000 lessons in climbing, skiing, fitness, yoga, backpacking, and nutrition.
EdTechMedia & EntertainmentSports Tech
Co-investorsAdvancit CapitalMiroma VenturesAt One VenturesCourtside VenturesEquatorFounders Fund+3 more
Roasting Plant is a specialty coffee company that roasts single-origin beans daily in-store and per online order using its Javabot air-roasting system, selling freshly roasted coffee through its cafés and online shop.
ConsumerE-commerceFoodTechNew York, US
Michael Caswell(Executive Officer, Director)Derek Stewart(Executive Officer)Jamie Ian Robertson(Executive Officer, Director)Sophie Penichet(Executive Officer)Thomas Hartocollis(Executive Officer)Mart?n Naor(Director)
Direct-to-consumer lingerie and apparel brand founded by Rihanna, known for extended sizing and a VIP membership model.
Co-investorsACME CapitalCrosscut VenturesKensington Capital Partners LimitedRho VenturesXB VenturesAdvent International+6 more
Sequel manufactures re-engineered spiral-design tampons with patented technology for improved absorption and leak prevention.
ConsumerFemTechHealthtech
Amanda Calabrese(Cofounder)inGreta Meyer(Cofounder)in
Co-investorsDorm RoomMaC Venture CapitalPear VCTipt VenturesUlu VenturesRRE Ventures
Solace provides patient advocacy services that help individuals navigate healthcare systems and secure treatments and approvals.
Digital HealthHealthtech
Jeremy Gurewitz(Founder & CEO)inSara Sargent(Founder)in
Co-investorsBackwards CapitalCoalition OperatorsCraft VenturesInspired CapitalIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Launch House+5 more
Sollis Health operates a telehealth and urgent care platform staffed by experienced emergency medicine physicians and clinicians from top hospitals.
Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessLos Angeles, US
Dr. Scott Braunstein(Chief Medical Officer)
Co-investorsAtento Capitalblue 9 capitalForesite CapitalFriedomTorch CapitalArkitekt Ventures+2 more
Syncere makes Lume, a floor lamp that combines ambient lighting with autonomous home robotics capabilities to handle household chores like laundry folding.
ConsumerHardwareRoboticsPalo Alto, US
Co-investorsDraper AssociatesSnow Leopard Technology Ventures
Taxa develops probiotic skincare products that target the skin microbiome, including a single-application deodorant cream that lasts one week.
Advanced ManufacturingBiotechConsumerWellness & FitnessHouston, US
Garrett Finney(Executive Officer, Director)Amitav Misra(Executive Officer, Director)Xavier M. Segel(Founder)inJ. Antonio Gonzalez(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardMichael Bland(Director)Russell Radoff(Director)
Co-investorsLexi VenturesMatrixMidnightSpacecadet Ventures
Teal provides telehealth healthcare services for people assigned female at birth, offering virtual care without traditional in-office procedures.
Digital HealthFemTechHealthtechSan Francisco, US
Kara Egan(Executive Officer, Director)inAvnesh Thakor(Director)Joseph DeSimone(Director)Matthew Bettonville(Director)Kathryn Taylor Reddy(Director)Sarah Rose(Executive Officer)
Co-investors.406 VenturesAventurine PartnersFelicis VenturesForerunner VenturesHalogen Ventures Management Company LlcMetrodora Ventures+7 more
Thrive Global provides a Microsoft Teams integration that embeds wellbeing tools, stress-reduction features, and science-backed habit-building microsteps directly into employee workflows.
Digital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechHR TechSaaSWellness & FitnessNew York, US
Arianna Huffington(Founder & CEO)inDan Katz(Executive Officer)in
BoardFred Harman(Director)Taylor Greene(Director)Mark Bertolini(Director)Abigail Levy(Director)
Co-investorsAdvancit CapitalAurumBuiltUp VenturesCanvas VenturesFemale FoundersGreycroft+8 more
Tilt enables users to construct investment strategies based on web content and custom prompts, handling the technical implementation while advisors use the platform to tailor client portfolios according to tax and preference constraints.
AI & Machine LearningFintechToronto, CA
Andrew Peek(Founder/CEO)inCliff van der Linden(Founder/CEO)in
Co-investorsValor Equity PartnersY CombinatorBalderton CapitalCumberland (DRW)Day One VenturesEmergence Capital Partners+9 more
Berkeley, US
Ali Shakeri(Executive Officer, Director)inNick Elsbree(Director)
BoardTim Thimmaiah(Executive Officer, Director)in
True Made Foods makes no-sugar condiments—including ketchup, BBQ sauces, and rubs—sweetened with fruits and vegetables such as butternut squash, carrots, and apples instead of refined or artificial sweeteners.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechAlexandria, US
Abraham Kamarck(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardRichard Scheiner(Director)
Co-investorsCentral Texas Angel NetworkCowtown AngelsSiddhi Capital
Two Front connects general dentists with top orthodontists to deliver specialist-designed clear aligner treatment through trusted dental practices, shifting the focus from disease treatment to preventive care.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesWellness & Fitness
Dr. Ingrid Murra(Founder)in
Co-investorsGreat Oaks Venture CapitalLakehouse Venture PartnersRevere PartnersUnanimous CapitalV1 VC
Type Five combines modular design with construction methods to build customizable accessory dwelling units and living spaces, offering up-front pricing and faster move-in times.
Construction TechPropTechBerkeley, US
BoardAleksis Bertoni(Director)Tim Thimmaiah(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investorsBackwards CapitalCarbide VenturesHawk Hill VenturesNight CapitalVillage GlobalZelda Ventures
Unbound offers a membership-based athletic performance testing service, providing assessments across blood biomarkers, VO₂ max, cardiovascular fitness, musculoskeletal evaluation, hormones and mental performance, followed by a health report and personalised action plan.
Digital HealthHealthtechSports Tech
Co-investorsUpside VenturesVorwerk Ventures
Womaness makes Melt For You, hormone-free vaginal inserts that melt at body temperature to release medical-grade hyaluronic acid, marketed to women experiencing vaginal dryness, irritation, or discomfort during intimacy.
Direct to ConsumerFemTechWellness & Fitness
Sally Mueller(Founder)inMichelle Jacobs(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesEmmeline VenturesHDS CapitalObvious VenturesPrimetime PartnersSWAT Equity Partners+1 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
CeremoniaGradientHighfive BrandsLotus AIOffLimitsPenelope exitSwish RoboticsTheinside
Exits · 4
4 acquisitions · showing 1Parallel Marketsacq. by iCapital
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesAfresh Technologies · finsmes.com · Apr 22, 2026
Solace Health · finsmes.com · Feb 11, 2026
Lotus · lotus.ai · Feb 3, 2026
Birches Health · prnewswire.com · Feb 3, 2026
True Made Foods · finance.yahoo.com · Oct 31, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Black Jays Ventures made?
- Black Jays Ventures has 66 tracked investments, 4 of which have exited, including 5 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Black Jays Ventures invest at?
- Black Jays Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is Black Jays Ventures's typical check size?
- Black Jays Ventures typically writes checks of $250K – $500K.
- What sectors does Black Jays Ventures focus on?
- Black Jays Ventures focuses on Consumer, Digital Health, EdTech, Fintech, Impact & Social Good, Longevity, Mental Health, Wellness & Fitness.
- Where is Black Jays Ventures located?
- Black Jays Ventures is headquartered in New York, US.
- Who does Black Jays Ventures co-invest with?
- Black Jays Ventures most often shares deals with Torch Capital, SWAT Equity Partners, Great Oaks Venture Capital, among 225 tracked co-investors.
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Torch Capital is a venture capital firm that combines investing, operating, and business-building experience to help entrepreneurs build category-leading companies.
Lerer Hippeau is an early-stage venture capital firm that backs founders across sectors, emphasizing investing in companies before they gain wider recognition.
Alumni Ventures (AV) is a venture capital firm that co-invests alongside lead VCs in startups, backing founders with capital and access to a large investor and operator community.
Kleiner Perkins is a venture capital firm that backs founders across technology and life sciences, from early stage through growth.
Long Journey Ventures is an early-stage venture firm that backs unconventional, 'magically weird' founders and ideas, positioning itself as a hands-on, community-oriented partner to its companies.
RRE Ventures is a boutique early-stage venture capital firm that backs founders across sectors, combining decades of experience with AI-driven analysis throughout the investment lifecycle.
Precursor Ventures is a pre-seed and seed stage venture capital firm that focuses on backing founders and building long-term relationships with them from the earliest stages.
SOSV is a deep tech venture capital firm that makes first-check pre-seed investments and follow-on rounds in startups focused on human and planetary health, providing lab space and hands-on support at its US locations.
Liquid 2 Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Joe Montana and based in San Francisco.
Freestyle Capital is a venture firm that leads seed rounds in early-stage technology companies, backing founders with operating experience, connections, and conviction.
Initialized Capital is a seed-stage venture firm that partners with founders very early — often before product-market fit — providing hands-on support across product, recruiting, go-to-market, PR, and Series A fundraising.
Supply Change Capital is an early-stage venture firm investing at the intersection of food, culture, and technology to modernize and build sustainability into the global food system.
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BaukunstOriginal CapitalNew York Venture PartnersL'ATTITUDE VenturesBatshit Crazy VenturesSlauson & Co.Accel75 & SunnyAstanor VenturesAllen Institute for Artificial Intelligence Incubator (AI2)
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