JumpStart

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Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

2003

AUM

$320 M

Location

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A Series B

Region of investment

North America Europe Asia

ESG Focus

Women
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

JumpStart is a venture capital firm and entrepreneurial support organization based in Cleveland, Ohio. Established in 2003, the firm aims to drive economic impact in the region through direct investment, support services, and collaboration. It has a diverse team focused on empowering entrepreneurs by offering capital and resources for technological and health-related innovations. The firm differentiates itself through targeted accelerator programs and regional economic initiatives, providing more than just financial backing, offering networking events and educational services.

JumpStart invests in early-stage startups with a focus on the technology and healthcare sectors. They provide capital primarily from seed through Series A stages, predominantly in the North American region. The firm is instrumental in fostering startup activities in Ohio and offers specialized support for regional tech startups through centers of excellence. The portfolio management is supported by a suite of operational services aimed at enhancing business growth and efficiency.

JumpStart's notable investments include companies such as eFuneral - online funeral planning, Phenom - HR technologies, Votem - secure mobile voting solutions, MedPilot - healthcare engagement platforms, and Axuall - healthcare data verification technologies. This solid lineup showcases JumpStart's commitment to nurturing transformative tech and health solutions in the Midwest.

Industry

HRTech HealthTech LegalTech Technology Digital Education Edtech Fintech Healthcare Services Internet and Web Services Marketing and Advertising Robotics Security Software Sports/SportsTech Transportation Business Services (B2B) Consumer Products CleanTech

JumpStart Funds

Name Type
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Region 		Size AUM Launch date
Evergreen Fund
Venture Capital (VC)
Business Services (B2B)
Healthcare Services
Seed
North America
$5-10 m
$10 M
January 2021
Focus Fund
Venture Capital (VC)
Healthcare Services
Seed
North America
$5-10 m
$10 M
March 2021
Healthcare Collaboration Fund
Venture Capital (VC)
Healthcare Services
Seed
Series A
North America
$5-10 m
$31 M
June 2022

Contacts

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Julie Jacono Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer
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LinkedIn
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Christopher Slee Chief Technology Officer
Chief Technology Officer
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LinkedIn
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FAQs about JumpStart

JumpStart is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Seed, Series A and Series B, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
JumpStart is located in Cleveland, Ohio, United States.
JumpStart was founded in 2003.
JumpStart invests in companies and startups in HRTech, HealthTech, LegalTech, Technology, Digital, Education, Edtech, Fintech, Healthcare Services, Internet and Web Services, Marketing and Advertising, Robotics, Security, Software, Sports/SportsTech, Transportation, Business Services (B2B), Consumer Products, CleanTech.
JumpStart invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Asia.
JumpStart invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A, Series B.
JumpStart usually invests $1-5 m on average.
JumpStart has around $320m assets under management.
JumpStart last fund was created/launched in 2022-06-25
JumpStart invests and supports Women startups and founders.
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