Last updated 2026-06-18
Portfolio
4
in our dataset
Rounds participated
10
Rounds led
0
Rounds' value
$175.0M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
—
About
JK&B Capital is a Chicago-based venture capital firm managing over $1.1 billion in assets, focusing on software, IT, and communications markets. Founded in 1996, the firm has built a strong track record by identifying and investing in technologies critical to the growth of the information economy. With deep technical expertise and extensive industry networks, JK&B provides financial support, strategic guidance, and hands-on technical assistance to its portfolio companies. The firm takes a team-based approach to investment decisions and typically leads funding rounds, offering direct access to key industry players and market opportunities.
Portfolio · 4
Investment activity
2 portfolio exits on record.
Portfolio by sector
Health Tech & Life Sciences2
Cyber Security1
Industrial Technologies1
Q&A
- What is JK&B Capital's primary investment focus?
- JK&B Capital focuses on software, IT, and communications markets. The firm was founded in 1996 and manages over $1.1 billion in assets.
- Can you name some of JK&B Capital's notable portfolio companies?
- JK&B Capital's portfolio includes EarlySense, which provides contact-free continuous monitoring solutions, and Pharma Two B, which develops innovative combinations of previously approved drugs.
- What are some of JK&B Capital's significant exits?
- JK&B Capital had a notable exit in February 2016 with the acquisition of EZChip by Mellanox Technologies for $810 million. Another exit was the acquisition of Viewfinity by CyberArk for $30 million in October 2015.
- What is JK&B Capital's approach to investment decisions?
- JK&B Capital takes a team-based approach to investment decisions and typically leads funding rounds, providing financial support, strategic guidance, and hands-on technical assistance to its portfolio companies.
- Which sectors has JK&B Capital shown concentration in for its portfolio companies?
- JK&B Capital's portfolio companies are concentrated in Health Tech & Life Sciences and Cyber Security.
- What is the typical investment range for JK&B Capital?
- JK&B Capital's investment range is between $7 million and $39 million.
- When was JK&B Capital founded?
- JK&B Capital was founded in 1996.
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Identifiers & details
| Founded | 1996 |
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