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Jon Callaghan
InvestorFounder and Managing Partner at True Ventures
Palo Alto, California
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.
Contact· published on Jon's own website
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.
Deals · 12
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
Cloverpop aka Clearbox DecisionsBoard 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
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
Investor
1000 MarketsAiseraAutomatticBloomspotBrightRoll, IncCatch Co.ChessParkClayStackCopan SystemsDaydreamDittoDuo SecurityFilmLoopFitbitGigaOmHandle FinancialHashicorpHealth GorillaHomeboostIngrian NetworksKeep HoldingsKnowledgeFirstlittleBits ElectronicsMeeboMiloMycoMedica Life Sciences, PBCMyVRNextMediumNoRedInkPallie AIPelotonPipedreamPodheroPose.comRingTeachers Pay TeachersThree RingsWeFarmWisqYousician
Sources: SEC Form D filings · the firm's website · curated public sources.
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 Founder and Managing Partner at True Ventures.
- 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 aka Clearbox Decisions, Dahlia Labs, Inc., Daydream, Ernesta, Ernesta, Keep Holdings Inc, Madison Reed, Murj.
- What companies has Jon Callaghan invested in?
- Investments tracked here include 1000 Markets, 3D Robotics, Aisera, Automattic, Bloomspot, BrightRoll, Inc, Catch Co., ChessPark, ClayStack, Copan Systems, Daydream, Ditto, and 31 more.
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