New York
Also known as JEFFERIES INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC Β· JEFFERIES RESEARCH SERVICES LLC Β· LEUCADIA ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC
Investment thesis
Jefferies is a New York-based financial services firm offering investment banking, wealth management, and related client services, including client portals and conference applications. Its homepage currently focuses on warning the public about fraudsters impersonating the firm through fake websites, apps, and social media accounts.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 18, 2026.
Founder mafia
The Jefferies mafia β9 people who came through Jefferies went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 2 of 2 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software Γ1Fintech Γ1SaaS Γ1Travel & Hospitality Γ1
HQs:Saudi ArabiaΓ1United StatesΓ1
Investments Β· 2 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathNavan is an AI-powered platform for corporate travel and expense management that combines booking, policy management, and real-time reporting for enterprise clients.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaSTravel & HospitalityPalo Alto, US
CohenTwig
Co-investors01 AdvisorsAkkadian VenturesAlkeon InnovationAndreessen HorowitzBase PartnersElad Gil+11 more
erad supplies capital to startups across the Middle East without requiring equity stakes, offering funding decisions based on business data integrations within two days.
FintechRiyadh, SA
Salem Abu-Hammour(Founder)inYoussef Said(Founder)inFaris Yaghmour(Founder)in
Co-investorsFlucas VenturesJoa CapitalKhwarizmi VenturesKube VCNuwa CapitalSprint Vc+3 more
Exits Β· 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioNavanNASDAQ: NAVN
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Navan Β· calcalistech.com Β· Jul 7, 2026
erad Β· ffnews.com Β· Nov 27, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What sectors does Jefferies focus on?
- Jefferies focuses on Crypto & Web3.
- Where is Jefferies located?
- Jefferies is headquartered in New York, US.
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Co-investors Β· 17
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WestWave Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm founded by former entrepreneurs and experienced investors, focused on backing founders building and scaling technology companies.
βΆ5 more co-investors
National Grid PartnersIndie.vcGeneration Investment ManagementStarVest PartnersStartup Capital Ventures
Firms observed investing alongside Jefferies, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Jefferies's recorded portfolio.
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