Jefferies

What is Jefferies?

Jefferies is a global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that is driven to deliver for its clients. With deep industry expertise across all sectors and regions, Jefferies operates a leading investment bank with a strong track record in providing clients with value-added services.

Their core areas of focus include investment banking, global research and strategy, equities, fixed income, alternative asset management, and wealth management.

They cater to diverse client needs through a comprehensive suite of services such as strategic advisory, mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations and restructurings, and other financial services. Moreover, Jefferies has a significant presence in equity and fixed income sales, trading, and research, alongside a growing asset management platform covering various alternative investment strategies.

As part of their investment activities, Jefferies specializes in Series A, Series B, and Seed funding rounds for companies, mainly operating within the Software (Web, Marketplace, SaaS, etc.), Business Solutions, and Consumer industries.

Their investment approach is characterized by targeted amounts ranging from a minimum of $1,000,000 to a maximum of $20,000,000, with a preferred 'sweet spot' investment of around $10,000,000. Jefferies prides themselves on their culture, which is founded on strong values like diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as a dedication to sustainability and community engagement.

The firm's commitment to insights and high-touch service exemplifies their approach to client relationships, bringing to the table a breadth of resources and a global perspective tailored to achieve success for their partners and stakeholders.

What they say:

We invest in software companies (fintech, AI, SaaS, consumer, media, healthcare) at the earliest stages