JK&B Capital

JK&B Capital

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Overview

JK&B Capital is a venture capital firm focused in the software, IT and commu- nications markets with over $1.1 billion of capital under management.

Track Record

Founded in 1996, JK&B has built a track record of generating exceptional returns for investors by identifying and investing in companies with technologies which have been critical to the growth of the world’s information economy.

A key to JK&B’s success has been its ability to leverage its substantial technology domain expertise to identify, analyze and access the most promising emerging technologies and the companies behind them. JK&B then provide these companies with financial support, strategic guidance and most importantly technical guidance to help them grow and prosper.

JK&B has distinguished itself in the venture capital industry through the level of “hands-on” technology expertise resident among its team of eight investment professionals and through the rigorous research, analysis and investment discipline it applies to each of its investments.

Strong Leadership

JK&B’s Partners have come from senior management positions at some of the most successful firms in the technology industry. JK&B Partners are recognized in the industry as thought leaders, industry visionaries and highly sought after value-added Partners within their areas of expertise. The firm’s Partners through their previous executive positions have established an extensive network of industry contacts and proprietary relationships extending JK&B’s intellectual reach and offering its portfolio companies high level access to potential customers, strategic partners and financing sources.

Direct Access

JK&B’s flat organizational structure and team-based approach allows the firm to respond very quickly to investment needs and market changes. JK&B believes that as technology becomes more sophisticated, venture capitalists must increasingly draw on specialized skills with a heavy focus on distinct technology expertise. The firm also takes a team-based approach to analysis and investment decision-making.

JK&B believes that there is a changing definition of success in the VC industry. JK&B believes the firms that will flourish will be leaner, technically astute, and highly focused.

Highlights

Founded

1996

Industry

Financial Services

Employees

1-10

Investment

115

Lead Investment

41

Exits

37

Stages

Private Equity, Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture

Investor Type

Private Equity Firm, Venture Capital

Location

United States, North America

Contact Information

Social

Profile Resume

JK&B Capital, established in 1996 and headquartered in United States, North America., specializes in Private Equity, Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture investments across Publishing, Internet, Video, Software, Venture Capital, Finance, Emerging Markets, FinTech, Financial Services, Mobile. The organization boasts a portfolio of 113 investments, with an average round size of $18.6M and 37 successful exits. Their recent investments include VMIX Media, Mission Ventures, Enterprise Partners, ATA Ventures, SnapTell. The highest investment round they participated in was $112.6B. Among their most notable exits are VMIX Media and Mission Ventures. Explore their portfolio in detail, see who is connected to them, and find their contact information on our platform.

Employees

imagePlace Thomas Neustaetter

Thomas Neustaetter

Partner

imagePlace Ali Shadman

Ali Shadman

Partner Communications

imagePlace Albert DaValle, Jr.

Albert DaValle, Jr.

Partner Communications

imagePlace Nancy O'Leary

Nancy O'Leary

CFO

Investment portfolio

JK&B Capital has made 115 investments. Their most recent investment was on Jan 07, 2019, when EarlySense raised $39.0M.

JK&B Capital has made 4 diversity investments. Their most recent diversity investment was on Jan 01, 2006, when ColdSpark raised $6.5M.

investments

115

Diversity investments

4

Lead investments

41

Number of exits

37

Investments

115

Annouced DateOrganization NameIndustryMoney Raised
May 13, 2015
Actiance Actiance
Social Media28.0M
Jun 01, 2016
EarlySense EarlySense
Biotechnology25.0M
Feb 27, 2017
Pharma Two B Pharma Two B
Biotechnology30.0M
Jan 07, 2019
EarlySense EarlySense
Biotechnology39.0M

Exits

37

Funding Timeline

Funding rounds

115

Investors

0

Funds

4

Funding Rounds

115

JK&B Capital has raised 115 rounds. Their latest funding was raised on Jan 07, 2019 from a Series H - EarlySense round.

Annouced DateTransaction NameNumber of InvestorsMoney RaisedLead Investor
May 13, 2015
Venture Round - Actiance Venture Round - Actiance
-28.0M-
Jun 01, 2016
Series G - EarlySense Series G - EarlySense
-25.0M-
Feb 27, 2017
Series C - Pharma Two B Series C - Pharma Two B
-30.0M-
Jan 07, 2019
Series H - EarlySense Series H - EarlySense
-39.0M-

Investors

0

There is no funding round available on this profile

Fund raised

2

Susa Ventures has raised a total of $590M across 6 funds, their latest being Susa Ventures Opportunities II. This fund was announced on Aug 30, 2021 and raised a total of $250M.

Annouced DateFund NameMoney Raised
May 10, 2013
fund image OTPPLESS
1.0M
May 11, 2013
fund image OTPPLESS
1.0M

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