About
Jason Felger is a Partner at Jump Capital who invests in enterprise software companies focused on AI, cybersecurity, and modern infrastructure, typically working with early-stage technical founders on positioning and go-to-market. Before joining Jump, he was CEO of Food Genius, a foodservice data and analytics company acquired by US Foods, and earlier held roles at startups and larger organizations including Redbox and AAR.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Experience
- Jump CapitalPartnercurrent2021 — present
- Jump CapitalOperating Partner2016 — 2021
- Ternary Inc.Board Membercurrent2023 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- AcreTraderBoard Membercurrent2022 — present
- NowSecureBoard Membercurrent2022 — present
- Indico DataBoard Membercurrent2022 — present
- LogicGateBoard Membercurrent2016 — present
- ForetellixBoard Observercurrent2022 — present
- Illinois Venture Capital Association (IVCA)Board Membercurrent2022 — present
- Sales AssemblyAdvisory Board Membercurrent2019 — presentGreater Chicago Area
- Wessex 504 CorporationBoard Membercurrent2011 — presentGreater Chicago Area
- IRONSCALESBoard Member2022 — 2024
- Nudge, an Axonify companyBoard Member2019 — 2022
- HubTran (acquired by TriumphPay)Board Member2019 — 2021
- Compass Pro BonoBoard Member2018 — 2020Greater Chicago Area
- Food Genius Inc. (acquired by U.S. Foods)CEO2015 — 2016Greater Chicago Area
- Food Genius Inc. (acquired by U.S. Foods)COO2014 — 2015Chicago
- AAR CorpGM, Aftermarket Parts Distribution2012 — 2014Greater Chicago Area
- Redbox/CoinstarStrategy and Business Development - Star Studio2011 — 2012Chicago
- Redbox/CoinstarNew Venture Development Lead2010 — 2011Greater Chicago Area
- Chicagoland Entrepreneurial CenterExecutive V.P2001 — 2010Greater Chicago Area
- I2A FundCo-Founder and Partner2006 — 2010Chicago, IL
- Parker LePlaBrand Manager1999 — 2001Greater Seattle Area
- Newark ElectronicsProduct Manager1997 — 1999Greater Chicago Area
Skills & more
Strategic Planning27Strategy59Start-ups64Business Strategy23Business Development16New Business Development22Product Management8Cross-functional Team Leadership3Financial Analysis2Competitive Analysis9Product Development5Valuation1
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Team BuildingProgram ManagementMarketing StrategyCorporate FinanceEntrepreneurshipCorporate DevelopmentManagement ConsultingMarketingStrategic PartnershipsVenture CapitalExecutive ManagementInvestmentsFrom Jason's professional profile.
Colleagues at Jump Capital
Aqil Pasha
Vice President at Jump Capital
Eliza Chamberlain
Senior Associate at Jump Capital
Elizabeth de Saint-Aignan
Partner at Jump Capital
Ian McCabe
Associate at Endeavour Capital
Kasey Mitria
Operations Manager at Jump Capital
Michael Goldstein
General Counsel at APX
Mike McMahon
Co-Founder and Partner at Jump Capital
Miles Scheffler
Data & Operations Analyst at Jump Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Jason Felger?
- Jason Felger is a Partner at Jump Capital who invests in enterprise software companies focused on AI, cybersecurity, and modern infrastructure, typically working with early-stage technical founders on positioning and go-to-market. Before joining Jump, he was CEO of Food Genius, a foodservice data and analytics company acquired by US Foods, and earlier held roles at startups and larger organizations including Redbox and AAR.
- Where does Jason Felger work?
- Jason Felger is Partner at Jump Capital.
- What does Jason Felger invest in?
- Jason Felger invests in AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Data & Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, SaaS.
- Where did Jason Felger go to school?
- Jason Felger studied at University of Chicago (M.B.A., Finance); DePaul University (BS in Finance, Finance/Management).
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