Jackson Square Ventures
Venture capitalSan Francisco Β· SeedβSeries A
Investment thesis
JSV believes the future belongs to builders, particularly AI-native founders creating systems and companies that redefine how the world works. The firm focuses on seed and Series A investments in software and marketplace companies, partnering with founders at formative moments. JSV supports its portfolio through community engagementβincluding the JSV Book Club for thought leadership discussions and Launchpad, a 10-week accelerator providing capital and operational supportβand leverages networks of experienced operators to help founders scale.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
What they invest in
from 16 of 53 portfolio companiesSaaS Γ9Enterprise Software Γ8AI & Machine Learning Γ4Consumer Γ4Healthtech Γ4Marketing Tech Γ3Marketplaces Γ3Fintech Γ2
HQs:United StatesΓ10CanadaΓ1
Investments Β· 53 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathChannel99 builds marketing technology to optimize B2B marketing spend and collaboration between finance and marketing teams. The platform helps enterprise customers reduce customer acquisition costs and improve sales pipeline predictability.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaS
Chris
AT&T provides cybersecurity services and network security solutions for businesses, including threat detection and protection against AI and quantum computing-related threats. The company offers Dynamic Defense, a carrier-scale secure connectivity infrastructure to protect enterprises.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise Software
Artera provides AI-powered voice and text communication agents for healthcare providers to improve patient engagement and streamline coordination of care. The platform helps healthcare organizations including clinics and hospital networks communicate more efficiently with patients throughout their care journey.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechSaaSSanta Barbara, US
Bus.com provides charter and transit transportation services for enterprise and government organizations across North America. The company operates a platform for group mobility solutions and has become a carbon-efficient transportation leader.
Climate TechEnterprise SoftwareMarketplacesMobility & TransportationMontreal, CA
Kyle Boulay(Cofounder, CEO)inWolf Kohlberg(Founder)
Cloverleaf AI provides a B2G sales intelligence platform that monitors government agencies and surfaces insights from public meetings to help sales teams identify deal opportunities before RFPs are issued. The platform delivers daily alerts tailored to a company's sales territory and target decision-makers in government procurement.
Enterprise SoftwareGovTechSales TechDenver, US
Strava is a mobile app and online platform where athletes track and share their workouts, activities, and athletic performance with a community of fitness enthusiasts. The platform provides tools for endurance athletes to record, analyze, and connect with other users globally.
ConsumerHealthtechSocialSports TechSan Francisco, US
Contently is a platform and content management service that helps brands create and distribute editorial content at scale. The company serves enterprise brands and manages a network of credentialed creators, providing tools for content planning, assignment management, and compliance review.
Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaSNew York City, US
Harness combines tax and financial advisory expertise with technology tools to deliver financial planning and wealth management services to clients. The platform modernizes the advisory experience through integrated tools and professional guidance.
FintechSaaS
OfferUp is a mobile marketplace platform that enables buyers and sellers to trade items locally. The platform targets both individual sellers and local businesses seeking to reach nearby customers.
ConsumerMarketplaces
Roo is a veterinary relief staffing platform that connects relief professionals with animal hospitals to address workforce shortages and burnout. The platform allows veterinary professionals to work flexible schedules while helping hospitals maintain operations and reduce staff turnover.
B2B MarketplacesHealthtechMarketplacesHouston, US
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The Athletic is a sports media platform that provides news, analysis, and commentary covering professional and college sports.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSports TechSan Francisco, US
Trainwell provides personalized fitness coaching combining human trainers with AI-powered technology to create customized workout plans and deliver live feedback on form and pacing.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechSaaSWellness & Fitness
Matt Spettel(Founder)Gabe Madonna(Founder)
Trust & Will is an online estate planning platform that guides customers through creating legally customized wills, trusts, and related documents. The service targets individuals and families seeking an affordable, accessible alternative to traditional legal services for estate planning.
ConsumerFintechLegalTechSaaSSan Diego, US
Demandbase provides an AI-powered B2B intelligence platform that integrates go-to-market data, tools, and execution across the GTM ecosystem. The platform connects account intelligence, buying group data, and intent signals to help B2B teams plan, execute, and optimize their sales and marketing strategies.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaS
Chris Golec(Founder)Gabriel Rogol(Chief Executive Officer)Umberto Milletti(Chief Product & Technology Officer)
Crunchtime Ops Execution (formerly Zenput) is a software platform that helps multi-unit restaurant operators manage operational tasks, food safety protocols, staff scheduling, inventory, and compliance across locations. The platform is used by top restaurant brands in over 125,000 locations globally.
Enterprise SoftwareFoodTechSaaS
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Jackson Square Ventures invest at?
- Jackson Square Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Jackson Square Ventures focus on?
- Jackson Square Ventures focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Jackson Square Ventures located?
- Jackson Square Ventures is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Does Jackson Square Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Jackson Square Ventures leads investment rounds.
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