Jim Koshland
InvestorChairman and Co-Founder at J-Ventures
Palo Alto, California, United States
Writes $250K – $1M checks
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232 people in our graph share verified history with Jim — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Toby CoppelunlockedJim: together at J-Ventures (2021–2026)
×3Jim: together at DLA Piper
×6Jim: together at Stanford Law School
×2Jim: together at Haverford College
About
Jim Koshland, a 30+ year DLA Piper attorney, co-founded and chairs a Jewish-founded fund and co-chairs an angel network, linking Jewish communal leaders to Silicon Valley with a capitalist kibbutz model.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareFintechHealthtech
Experience
- J-Ventures FundChairpersoncurrent2018 — present
- DLA PiperPartner1978 — 2018
- Ware & FreidenrichPartner1978 — 1995
Skills & more
Venture Capital73Entrepreneurship32Due Diligence15Mergers6Start-ups31Mergers & Acquisitions20Private Equity8Corporate Law20Intellectual Property8Fundraising4Corporate Governance10Acquisitions5
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IPOLicensingLitigationRestructuringSecurities RegulationCommercial LitigationCross-border TransactionsTrade SecretsStrategic PlanningDispute ResolutionLegal AdviceJoint VenturesFrom Jim's professional profile.
Colleagues at J-Ventures
Aaron Tartakovsky
Founding Partner at J-Ventures
David Meister
Venture Partner at J-Ventures
David Wagonfeld
Partner at Tandem Capital
Doron Simon
Venture Partner at J-Ventures
Emre Onder
Advisor at J-Ventures
Eran Sandhaus
Venture Partner at Next Gear Ventures
Gil Frostig
General Partner at J-Ventures
Guy Miasnik
Operating Partner at J-Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Jim Koshland?
- Jim Koshland, a 30+ year DLA Piper attorney, co-founded and chairs a Jewish-founded fund and co-chairs an angel network, linking Jewish communal leaders to Silicon Valley with a capitalist kibbutz model.
- Where does Jim Koshland work?
- Jim Koshland is Chairman and Co-Founder at J-Ventures.
- What does Jim Koshland invest in?
- Jim Koshland invests in AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech.
- What check size does Jim Koshland write?
- Jim Koshland typically writes checks of $250K – $1M.
- Where did Jim Koshland go to school?
- Jim Koshland studied at Stanford Law School (JD, Law); Haverford College (BA, History).
Same school
Also attended Stanford Law School105
Steve AbbottPartner, Capital Markets at Sapphire VenturesMichael KlaykoOperating Executive at Marlin Equity PartnersSandy MillerInvestor at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Tim HsiaFounder at Context VenturesRenataCo-founder at Renegade PartnersShawn ConwayManaging Partner and COO at Questa Capital
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Also attended Haverford College47
Laura BoydPrincipal, Head of M&A & Capital Markets at Norwest Venture PartnersJonas ClarkPartner at Elm Street VenturesPhin BarnesFrom the AND1 mixtape to First Round, Phin deeply understands the value of creative confidence.Angad SinghPartner at Long Ridge Equity PartnersPedro ArntRetail Champion at 30N VenturesMatthew StoreygardSenior Managing Director, Investments and Bio Team Director at Connecticut Innovations
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Shared employers
Also worked at DLA Piper60
Lucas De FourLegal Manager at Hummingbird VenturesChristopher WestSenior Legal Counsel at Qualcomm VenturesJimManaging partner of Maven Ventures, a consumer-focused micro-VC fund and incubator in Palo AltoTim McKeeverLegal Counsel at Red Cell IncubationHaifa BahaianChief GRC Officer at SVCDoug SpearManaging Director at Service Provider Capital
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