Jon Callaghan
InvestorInvestment Team at True Ventures · Board director at Ernesta · Board director at Sofar Ocean · Board director at Peloton Interactive
Palo Alto, CA
Writes $500K – $3M checks · typically $20M
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About
Jon Callaghan is a co-founder of True Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm. He has worked in venture capital since 1991 and has founded three companies over his career. His investment focus centers on early-stage companies in the internet, device, and mobile markets. He serves as Chairman of the NVCA, reflecting his interest in advocating for the entrepreneurial economy in Washington.
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Invests in
AI & Machine LearningBiotechClimate TechConsumerDeep TechHardwareSector Agnostic
Beyond investing
- Founded
- Co-founded the early-stage venture capital firm True Ventures. Founded three companies over his career. Callaghan co-founded True Ventures in 2005.
- Education
- Studied at Dartmouth College (bachelor's degree, government) Studied at Harvard Business School (MBA)
- Boards
- Serves as Chairman of the NVCA (National Venture Capital Association).
- Communities
- Callaghan served as Chair of the National Venture Capital Association from 2015 to 2016.
- Hobbies
- Is an avid pilot. Enjoys running. Callaghan is a pilot, music lover, and outdoorsman.
- Family
- Describes himself as a dad. Callaghan enjoys adventures with his wife and four sons.
From Jon's own website — common ground for a warm intro.
Board director at Ernesta
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Ernesta's investors · 3
Co-founders at Ernesta
Board director at Sofar Ocean
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Sofar Ocean's investors · 8
Co-founders at Sofar Ocean
Board director at Peloton Interactive
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Peloton Interactive's investors · 2
Co-founders at Peloton Interactive
Experience
- DaydreamInvestor, Board Membercurrent2023 — present
- Ernesta Inc.Investor, Board Membercurrent2022 — presentNew York, United States
- PipedreamInvestor, Board Membercurrent2019 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
- AiseraInvestor, Board Membercurrent2017 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Madison ReedInvestor, Board Membercurrent2013 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Stio®Angel Investorcurrent2011 — presentJackson, Wyoming, United States
- PayNearMeInvestor, Board Membercurrent2009 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- True VenturesFounder, Managing Partnercurrent2006 — present
- Peloton InteractiveBoard Member2015 — 2024
- sweetgreenVenture Capital Investor2018 — 2024
- Fitbit (now part of Google)Investor, Board Member2008 — 2017San Francisco, California, United States
- CloverpopBoard Member, Investor2016
- Screenhero, Inc.Venture Capital Investor2013 — 2014San Francisco, California, United States
- BrightRollInvestor, Board Member2006 — 2014San Francisco, California, United States
- BrightRollInvestor, Board Member2006 — 2007
- GoodreadsInvestor, Board Member2007 — 2013San Francisco, California, United States
- ToyTalk, Inc.Investor2011 — 2013
- Milo.comBoard Member, Investor2009 — 2010
- CollectaInvestor2008 — 2009
- GigaOMBoard Member, Investor2006 — 2009
- ScanRInvestor, Board Member2006 — 2007
Skills & more
From Jon's professional profile.
Deals · 13
Madison ReedBoard seat
via True Ventures · filed Mar 2026 · $5M raise
ErnestaBoard seat
via True Ventures · filed Mar 2026 · $20M raise
Sofar OceanBoard seat
via True Ventures · filed Feb 2025 · $22.3M raise
Dahlia Labs, Inc.Board seat
via True Ventures · filed Jun 2024 · $18M raise
Mystery Tackle BOXBoard seat
via True Ventures · filed Mar 2022 · $44M raise
Better Place InternationalBoard seat
via True Ventures · filed Nov 2021 · $20M raise
PayNearMeBoard seat
via True Ventures · filed Oct 2019 · $11M raise
MurjBoard seat
via True Ventures · filed Jun 2018 · $8.5M raise
CloverpopBoard seat
via True Ventures · filed Oct 2016 · $6.2M raise
3D RoboticsBoard seat
via True Ventures · filed Jun 2016 · $45M raise
NeosensoryBoard seat
via True Ventures · filed Dec 2015 · $4.2M raise
Peloton InteractiveBoard seat
via True Ventures · filed Dec 2015 · $75M raise
Keep Holdings IncBoard seat
via True Ventures · filed Mar 2015 · $4.5M raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Other disclosed investments
Board seats
DaydreamPipedream
Sources: SEC Form D filings · the firm's website.
Colleagues at True Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Jon Callaghan?
- Jon Callaghan is a co-founder of True Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm. He has worked in venture capital since 1991 and has founded three companies over his career. His investment focus centers on early-stage companies in the internet, device, and mobile markets. He serves as Chairman of the NVCA, reflecting his interest in advocating for the entrepreneurial economy in Washington.
- Where does Jon Callaghan work?
- Jon Callaghan is Investment Team at True Ventures and Board director at Ernesta and Board director at Sofar Ocean and Board director at Peloton Interactive.
- What does Jon Callaghan invest in?
- Jon Callaghan invests in AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Climate Tech, Consumer, Deep Tech, Hardware, Sector Agnostic.
- What check size does Jon Callaghan write?
- Jon Callaghan typically writes checks of $500K – $3M.
- What boards does Jon Callaghan sit on?
- Jon Callaghan holds tracked board seats at 3D Robotics, Better Place International, Cloverpop, Dahlia Labs, Inc., Daydream, Ernesta, Ernesta, Keep Holdings Inc, Madison Reed, Murj.
- What companies has Jon Callaghan invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Automattic, Duo Security, Fitbit, HashiCorp, Peloton, Ring.
- Where did Jon Callaghan go to school?
- Jon Callaghan studied at Harvard University (MBA, General Management); Harvard Business School (MBA, General Management); Dartmouth College (AB, Government).
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Also worked at Daydream3
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