Jump Capital

A Chicago-based venture capital firm investing in early-stage technology and software companies, with a focus on FinTech, application software, and infrastructure software.

Venture Capital Active Chicago, United States Est. 2012
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Last updated 2026-07-20
Portfolio
1
in our dataset
Rounds participated
1
Rounds led
0
Rounds' value
$11.0M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
Pre-Seed, Seed, B Round, A Round

About

Jump Capital is a thesis-driven venture capital firm based in Chicago, Illinois, that invests in early-stage companies across FinTech, IT & Data Infrastructure, Future of Commerce & Media, B2B SaaS, and the crypto ecosystem. The firm was founded in 2012 by a group of investors and operators with deep roots in financial services, technology, and venture. Jump Capital is known for its highly engaged funding approach and bold investment strategy, and it has a demonstrated track record of investing in Israeli startups.

Portfolio · 1

Redefine Technologies
Risk Management for Decentralized Finance Investors
1 round $11.0M committed Latest: 2022-01

Investment activity

4 portfolio exits on record.

Portfolio by sector

Cyber Security8
Fintech & Insurtech2
Business Software1
Automotive & Mobility Technologies1

Funds · 7

  • 7 — $350M Sep 2021
  • 6 — $200M Oct 2019
  • 5 — $100M Dec 2017
  • 4 — $60M Feb 2016
  • 3 — $1 Jan 2014
  • 2 — $1 Jan 2013
  • 1 — $1 Jan 2012

Q&A

What is Jump Capital's most recent notable exit?
Jump Capital's most recent notable exit was LayerX Security, which was acquired by Akamai Technologies for $205M in May 2026.
Which portfolio company did Jump Capital exit in June 2023?
In June 2023, Jump Capital exited Enso Security, which was acquired by Snyk for $45M.
What was a significant exit for Jump Capital in January 2022?
A significant exit for Jump Capital in January 2022 was Siemplify, acquired by Google for $500M.
What is Jump Capital's primary investment focus?
Jump Capital specializes in data-driven technology companies, focusing on Series A to B rounds in sectors such as FinTech, IT & Data Infrastructure, Media, and B2B SaaS.
When did Jump Capital raise its latest fund, and what was the amount?
Jump Capital raised its latest fund, Fund 7, in September 2021, totaling $350M.
Which sectors does Jump Capital primarily invest in, based on its portfolio?
Jump Capital primarily invests in Cyber Security, with 8 portfolio companies, and Fintech & Insurtech, with 2 portfolio companies.
Who are the co-founders of Jump Capital?
The co-founders of Jump Capital are Michael McMahon and Sach Chitnis.
Can you name a recent investment made by Jump Capital?
Jump Capital invested in Above Security, an AI-native platform for insider threat detection, which raised $50M in an A Round in April 2025.
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