Jonathan Keidan
InvestorManaging Partner at Torch Capital · Board director at Priority Private Care Management, Inc. · Board director at Nara Organics
New York, New York
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
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About
Jonathan Keidan is the founder of Torch Capital, an early-stage venture firm that backs consumer, healthcare, fintech, and AI companies reshaping how people and businesses use technology. The firm works alongside founders through a network of entrepreneurs and executives to help with customer introductions, talent, industry insight, and capital. Torch Capital's portfolio spans companies such as Ro, Acorns, and Sweetgreen across active and exited investments.
Contact· published on Jonathan's own website
Beyond investing
- Founded
- Founded the venture capital firm Torch Capital.
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Board director at Priority Private Care Management, Inc.
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Priority Private Care Management, Inc.'s investors · 1
Co-founders at Priority Private Care Management, Inc.
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Bernard Kruger, M.D.Title: Authorized Officer
Board director at Nara Organics
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Nara Organics's investors · 6
Able PartnersNew York · $500K – $3M checks · since 2019Alley Robotics VenturesCohasset · $500K – $2M checks · since 2019AlleyCorpNew York · $1M – $5M checks · since 2026Gingerbread CapitalNew York · $100K – $10M checks · since 2019MARKHAM VALLEY VENTURESMarkham · since 2019Torch CapitalNew York · $750K – $1.5M checks · since 2024
Experience
- Torch CapitalFounder, Managing Partnercurrent2018 — presentNew York, New York
- Council on Foreign RelationsLife Membercurrent2010 — present
- InsideHookCo-Founder2011 — 2018New York, NY
- Trigger Media GroupVenture Advisor2011 — 2018New York
- MendeleySVP Business Development and Operations2010 — 2011New York, London
- Jack Welch Management InstituteCOO2009 — 2010Greater New York City Area
- McKinsey and CompanyAssociate2007 — 2009New York, New York
- Keidan ManagementCEO, Founder1998 — 2007New York City
Skills & more
Business Development28Business Strategy6Content Strategy2Corporate Development8Digital Media15Digital Strategy5Entrepreneurship15Management Consulting11Research7Social Media Marketing4Strategy11Venture Capital10
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Investments
Investor
AcornsRo
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Colleagues at Torch Capital
Ali Pincus
Ecommerce & Branding at Torch Capital
Allie Molner
Senior Associate at Torch Capital
Andrew Marcus
Media & Entertainment at Torch Capital
Bob Hurst
Finance & Governance at Torch Capital
Bob Pittman
Media & Entertainment at Torch Capital
Brynn Putnam
Health & Wellness at Torch Capital
Charlie Chanaratsopon
Venture Partner at Torch Capital
Chris Harper
Partner at Torch Capital
Network5
AJ Solimine
Managing Partner at West Ventures
Brennda Reis
Investor at Friedom
Brett Brewer
CO-FOUNDER at Crosscut Ventures
Charlie Chanaratsopon
Venture Partner at Torch Capital
Chris Harper
Partner at Torch Capital
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Jonathan Keidan?
- Jonathan Keidan is the founder of Torch Capital, an early-stage venture firm that backs consumer, healthcare, fintech, and AI companies reshaping how people and businesses use technology. The firm works alongside founders through a network of entrepreneurs and executives to help with customer introductions, talent, industry insight, and capital. Torch Capital's portfolio spans companies such as Ro, Acorns, and Sweetgreen across active and exited investments.
- Where does Jonathan Keidan work?
- Jonathan Keidan is Managing Partner at Torch Capital and Board director at Priority Private Care Management, Inc. and Board director at Nara Organics.
- What check size does Jonathan Keidan write?
- Jonathan Keidan typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- What companies has Jonathan Keidan invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Acorns, Ro.
- Where did Jonathan Keidan go to school?
- Jonathan Keidan studied at Columbia Business School (MBA); Washington University in St. Louis (BA, English Literature); University of Oxford (English Literature, Ethnomusicology).
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Also attended Washington University in St. Louis348
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Also attended University of Oxford1,763
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Shared employers
Also worked at Council on Foreign Relations103
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