Jump Capital has announced the closure of its largest venture fund yet, raising $350 million. The investment firm aims to pour more capital into early-stage crypto startups alongside fintech, Web3, and enterprise software ventures.
Founded in 2012 as an affiliate of Jump Trading, Jump Capital started by backing technology firms outside traditional coastal hubs, supporting Series A and B rounds especially in the Midwest. Over the past decade, the firm completed over 100 investments and nearly 30 successful exits. Recent years saw an increasing emphasis on blockchain, with the company expanding its crypto portfolio through bets on firms like Securitize, Shelby, and KGeN.
Shifting Focus Towards Blockchain and Digital Assets
Crypto investments traced back about seven years ago for Jump Capital. A dedicated team, led by partners Saurabh Sharma and Peter Johnson, now steers the new fund. The firm believes blockchain technology can revolutionize financial markets with novel ownership and value transfer models.
The $350 million fund will back a broad range of sectors, including blockchain infrastructure, decentralized finance, digital assets, fintech innovations, and enterprise solutions. Jump Capital also plans to maintain support for fintech, data infrastructure, commerce, media, and B2B SaaS companies.
This move comes amid tighter capital access for Series A and B rounds, prompting Jump Capital to double down on crypto opportunities during a period where investor demand for Midwest startups surged notably during the pandemic.
The firm's growing crypto appetite aligns with broader trends seen at firms like Morgan Stanley tapping into Ethereum and Solana funds with staking rewards Morgan Stanley’s crypto offerings.
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