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- What is JK&B Capital's primary investment focus?
- JK&B Capital is a Chicago-based venture capital firm managing over $1.1 billion in assets, focusing on software, IT, and communications markets. The firm was founded in 1996.
- What is JK&B Capital's typical role in funding rounds?
- JK&B Capital typically leads funding rounds, offering direct access to key industry players and market opportunities.
- Which sectors has JK&B Capital concentrated its investments in, based on the number of rounds?
- According to startupim data, JK&B Capital has concentrated its investment rounds primarily in Health Tech & Life Sciences (7 rounds), followed by Cyber Security (2 rounds) and Industrial Technologies (1 round).
- Can you name some notable portfolio companies of JK&B Capital?
- Notable portfolio companies of JK&B Capital include EarlySense, which raised $140M, and Pharma Two B, which raised $46.11M. For a full portfolio, users can refer to startupim.
- What is the investment range for JK&B Capital?
- JK&B Capital's investment range is between $7 million and $39 million per round.
- Has JK&B Capital had any notable exits from its portfolio companies?
- Yes, JK&B Capital has had notable exits. Viewfinity was acquired by CyberArk for $30M in October 2015, and EZChip was acquired by Mellanox Technologies for $810M in February 2016.
- When did JK&B Capital make its first recorded investment?
- JK&B Capital made its first recorded investment in March 2003, in EZChip.
- What is the most recent investment date for JK&B Capital?
- The most recent investment by JK&B Capital, according to startupim data, was in EarlySense in January 2019, amounting to $39 million.