JK&B Capital
Venture capitalChicago · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 9 people tracked
Investment thesis
JK&B Capital focuses on venture capital investments in the telecommunications/communications and software/information technology sectors. The firm's team is composed largely of former senior telecommunications executives (notably from Ameritech) and experienced technology investors, reflecting a deep operational and technical expertise in communications infrastructure, networking, enterprise software, information security, and related technologies. This background informs its approach to backing and supporting companies building technology and communications products.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 16, 2026.
Team · 9 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 1 of 48 portfolio companiesCloud Computing ×1Deep Tech ×1Hardware ×1
HQs:United States×2
Investments · 48 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2013 · 12012 · 12 dated
Provider of real-time management solutions for network/information security and compliance around instant messaging and other applications (formerly FaceTime Communications).
Network CMDB combining operational and business data to automate network change, compliance and security; acquired by Versata Enterprises.
Software for capturing and reporting activity on websites and intranet servers; acquired by Macromedia.
Scalable broadband wireless access systems (PacketMax); acquired by Tranzeo Wireless Technologies.
On-demand software distribution and software license management technology for the enterprise.
Carrier-class Gigabit Ethernet equipment for telecommunications companies; acquired by Nokia Siemens Networks.
Collective Intelligence Platform for visitor-driven recommendations and social search on websites.
Software to assess and mitigate application and network security risk; acquired by Trustwave Holdings.
Application platform using metrics and scorecards to improve IT and security initiatives (formerly Sequation); acquired by nCircle Network Security.
Email infrastructure company that merged with BakBone Software; spun out of AT&T Labs.
Business-to-business e-commerce solutions for buying and selling indirect goods over the Internet.
Tunable lasers for DWDM optical networks; acquired by Nortel.
On-demand software for managing inter-company supply-chain processes (NASDAQ:EOPN).
EverOn patient supervision system for continuous monitoring and early detection of warning signs.
Anti-hacking software protecting corporate systems by proactively preventing attacks; acquired by Network Associates.
Website data center facilities and managed hosting for mission-critical Internet businesses; acquired by Cable & Wireless.
Semiconductor company providing high-performance 10 gigabit network processors (NASDAQ:EZCH).
Enterprise Performance Management software automating Six Sigma and project portfolio management for large companies.
Cloud financial management and accounting applications for businesses and CPA firms.
Content management software for website production control; acquired by Autonomy.
911 operations support systems for local exchange and wireless carriers (formerly SCC Communications, NASDAQ:TRDO).
Enterprise IT automation platform for provisioning and updating compute, storage and network devices; acquired by Veritas.
eDiscovery solutions for litigation support, security, investigations and compliance; acquired by EMC.
Software and consulting to assess desktop and application viability for virtualization (formerly Trusted Network Technologies).
Palatine, US
Chris Akerberg(Director)David M. Bienemen(Executive Officer, Director)J. Tyler Rohrer(Director)Sonja Pelichet(Director)
Agentless security risk and compliance management appliances and software; acquired by Tripwire.
IPTV company delivering technology and services to stream content to multiple platforms.
Mobile Internet solutions including browsers and server platforms for carriers on mass-market phones.
Software enabling wireless carriers and phone makers to offer Internet access on cellular phones (formerly Phone.com/Unwired Planet, NASDAQ:OPWV).
Network access multiplexer products for the wireless industry; acquired by Carrier Access Corporation.
Develops fixed-dose combination drugs for Parkinson's disease and cancer via the US 505(b)(2) approach.
HUBER+SUHNER Polatis develops optical circuit switches for fiber-layer automation, offering configurations from 8x8 to 384x384 ports.
Cloud ComputingDeep TechHardwareAndover, US
Nicholas Parsons(Secretary)Niel Ransom(Director)Peter Magowan(Director)Richard Marsh(Director)Alan Duncan(Director)Steve Ricci(Director)
XML appliances used to XML-enable enterprise networks and secure Web services.
Infrastructure virtualization software enabling data center mobility and enterprise cloud computing.
Fabless semiconductor company providing content processing silicon with TCP offload and Stream-Switching technology.
Software to configure, price and quote complex product and service offerings (NASDAQ:SLTC).
Active network intelligence management platform (Sheer BOS) for enterprises and service providers.
Java-based web application development and deployment platform; acquired by Novell (NASDAQ:SSSW).
Computer vision matching technologies for visual search, mobile shopping and advertising.
IT search software to manage, secure and audit IT infrastructure by searching and analyzing machine data in real time (NASDAQ:SPLK).
Technology to distribute and synchronize enterprise data with mobile and wireless devices; acquired by Intellisync (formerly PumaTech).
Software enabling service providers to offer next-generation value-added telephony and data services (AIM:UBQ).
Wireless communications site sharing company; acquired by American Tower Corporation.
Content adaptation and optimization solutions for wireless, broadband and cable networks.
Content and revenue security solutions for pay-TV networks via its VCAS system.
Virtualization and SaaS technology to manage laptop and desktop computers; acquired by CyberArk.
CoreGuard platform providing data access control and encryption for sensitive enterprise data; acquired by Thales Group.
Continuous application availability solutions for business continuity, disaster recovery and continuous data protection.
Personal firewall and endpoint security products protecting PCs from hackers; acquired by Check Point Software Technologies.
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has JK&B Capital made?
- JK&B Capital has 48 tracked investments.
- What stage does JK&B Capital invest at?
- JK&B Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does JK&B Capital focus on?
- JK&B Capital focuses on Biotech, Cloud Computing, Consumer, Crypto & Web3, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, SaaS, Semiconductors.
- Where is JK&B Capital located?
- JK&B Capital is headquartered in Chicago, US.
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