Jump Capital

Chicago early-stage venture firm (founded 2012) investing in fintech, application software, and IT/data infrastructure. Thesis-driven and founder-focused; backed by the founders of Jump Trading. HQ: 600 W Chicago Ave, Suite 625, Chicago, IL, with additional U.S. presence.

Typical check size

$1M-$10M (stage-based estimate)

Founded

2012

Headquarters

Chicago, IL

AUM

N/A

Rounds they lead

Seed Series A

Rounds they invest

Seed Series A Series B

FAQs about Jump Capital

Stage fit, check size, thesis, and how founders typically approach this firm — based on public sources and our directory.

Early-stage venture — commonly seed and Series A, with follow-ons as companies scale. Firm materials describe a founder-focused early-stage practice; confirm current fund stage with Jump.

Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois (600 W Chicago Avenue). The firm also maintains other U.S. offices.

Fintech, application software, and infrastructure — including AI-driven leapfrog opportunities across industries — with operators who bring financial-services and scaling experience.

Through jumpcap.com and warm intros from portfolio founders or Midwest/fintech operators.

Yes — Jump is known to lead early rounds (portfolio founder commentary often cites Jump as a lead or early institutional partner). Deal-by-deal roles still vary.

Not published as a single official range on the firm site. Ask Jump Capital for current check sizes and Fund mandate.

Primarily North America with strength in Chicago, New York, and West Coast networks; some international fintech/crypto exposure historically.

jumpcap.com, /fund/jump-capital, and /vc/chicago.

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