Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Gaming (& eSports) • Online Social • Consumer |
Stages | Series A |
Investment Range | $500,000 - $20,000,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $5,000,000 |
JAM Fund is an investment entity that specializes in the early-stage funding of innovative technology companies across a diverse range of industries. With a focus on software, including web marketplaces and SaaS platforms, artificial intelligence and big data, blockchain and cryptocurrencies, gaming and eSports, online social ventures, and consumer products, JAM Fund supports companies that have the potential to disrupt and lead in their respective fields. The fund is directed by American internet entrepreneur Justin Mateen, co-founder and former Chief Marketing Officer of Tinder, which reflects his commitment to backing ambitious tech startups. By leveraging his expertise and network garnered from his tenure at Tinder and educational grounding from USC Marshall School of Business, Justin Mateen aims to identify and empower the next generation of tech innovators. JAM Fund's investments span various stages of a company's growth, with a minimum investment of $500,000, a maximum of $20,000,000, and a sweet spot of around $5,000,000. The fund has a particular specialty in Series A funding rounds, demonstrating a strategic approach to venture capital by engaging with companies that are ready to scale their operations and market reach. Noteworthy investments include game-changers like Alto Pharmacy, Brex, Camelot, Candid, Carson Living, and Cargomatic. The fund's portfolio reflects a dedication to transforming multiple aspects of the tech landscape using decision-making guided by insightful data, in-depth market understanding, and a passion for entrepreneurship. JAM Fund is also known for its role in high-profile companies such as Lyft, Genies, and Juul. The insights gathered from JAM Fund's successful ventures are shared broadly, with Justin Mateen providing his perspective on app business growth in various media outlets. The fund operates with the vision that through supporting innovative technologies and visionary entrepreneurs, it can contribute significantly to the advancement of the tech industry and the creation of market-leading companies.