Penny Jar Capital Venture
Venture capitalActively deployingPalo Alto · Seed–Series A · 33 people tracked
Also known as Penny Jar Capital Venture (Collective) · PENNY JAR CAPITAL, LLC
Investment thesis
Penny Jar Capital backs seed-stage founders applying artificial intelligence to reimagine how the real world works. The firm emphasizes hands-on, high-touch support beyond capital, drawing on the collective access, influence, and reach of its network known as the Penny Jar Collective. Support extends to customer introductions, executive recruiting, product feedback, financial modeling, press and narrative development, and event-driven relationship building. Testimonials highlight partners such as Rich, Bryant, and Stephen actively working alongside founders to drive customer wins, close key hires, and shape go-to-market strategy.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 25, 2026.
Team · 33 people
from the firm's website & curated & public directories
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What they invest in
from 5 of 41 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×2Enterprise Software ×2Marketing Tech ×2SaaS ×2Consumer ×1Crypto & Web3 ×1Digital Health ×1Fintech ×1
HQs:United States×1
Investments · 41 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 22025 · 12023 · 14 dated
Burnt builds AI agents for food distribution and supply chain operations, automating manual workflows and inventory management tasks that have historically relied on legacy tools and spreadsheets.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainSan Francisco, US
Joseph Jacob(Founder)inRhea Karimpanal(Founder)inChandru Shanumugasundaram(Founder)inJJ(Co-Founder & CEO)
Co-investorsScribble VenturesY CombinatorAnimoca BrandsFormation VC
Concierge is an AI-powered answer engine for B2B websites that engages buyers with real-time, conversational responses to their technical questions.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS
Co-investorsEudemian Ventures
AI copilot for private credit and asset-backed finance
Co-investorsCongruent Venturesfresh.fundA16Z SpeedrunKDXLMNT VenturesStepchange+1 more
Ezra offers advanced MRI-based full-body scans designed to screen for early signs of cancer and hundreds of other medical conditions.
Digital HealthHealthtechLongevity
Co-investorsGood FriendsHealthier CapitalLDV CapitalA16Z SpeedrunCongruent VenturesCredo Ventures+6 more
AI engine that transforms customer interactions with businesses on websites.
Ayush Jain(Founder)inRohan Agrawal(Founder)inChris Setian(Founder)in
Co-investorsEudemian VenturesWildcat Venture Partners
Nue is a unified platform for configure-price-quote (CPQ), billing, and revenue lifecycle management designed for SaaS and subscription businesses.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Co-investorsInovia CapitalOperator StackInformation Venture Partners
tokenproof provides a platform that lets brands verify token or NFT ownership to gate online and real-world experiences, offering token-holders access to exclusive content, products, events, and offers.
ConsumerCrypto & Web3Marketing Tech
Co-investors2 Punks CapitalCorazon Capital
Threat exposure management platform that reveals, remediates and mitigates infrastructure risks.
Co-investorsCyberstartsSequoia Capital
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Local Kitchens · wealthmanagement.com · Jul 17, 2026
Ezra · finsmes.com · Mar 20, 2026
burnt · techcrunch.com · Sep 25, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Penny Jar Capital Venture made?
- Penny Jar Capital Venture has 37 tracked investments.
- What stage does Penny Jar Capital Venture invest at?
- Penny Jar Capital Venture invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Penny Jar Capital Venture focus on?
- Penny Jar Capital Venture focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Enterprise Software, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Penny Jar Capital Venture located?
- Penny Jar Capital Venture is headquartered in Palo Alto, US.
- Who does Penny Jar Capital Venture co-invest with?
- Penny Jar Capital Venture most often shares deals with Eudemian Ventures, Corazon Capital, Cyberstarts, among 4 tracked co-investors.
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Co-investors · 36
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▶24 more co-investors
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