At a Glance
Jackson Square Ventures operates as a San Francisco-based venture capital firm that has carved out a focused investment practice since its 2012 founding. With $380 million in assets under management, the firm pursues a stage-agnostic approach spanning pre-seed through Series B+ rounds, allowing for concentrated bets on companies they believe can achieve significant scale. The firm's investment portfolio spans aerospace and defense, consumer technology, fintech, and climate sectors, reflecting a thesis that transformative companies often emerge at the intersection of technology and traditional industries. Jackson Square Ventures has demonstrated particular strength in identifying enterprise software and infrastructure opportunities, though their consumer investments have also generated notable returns. The firm typically writes checks ranging from seed-stage investments of several hundred thousand dollars to multi-million dollar growth rounds, maintaining flexibility to support portfolio companies across multiple funding cycles. Their investment committee structure enables rapid decision-making, a competitive advantage in today's accelerated venture environment. The firm has built relationships with later-stage investors and strategic acquirers, facilitating exit opportunities for portfolio companies. Jackson Square Ventures differentiates itself through deep technical due diligence and a willingness to lead rounds when conviction levels are high. The firm's relatively concentrated portfolio approach means partners can provide hands-on support to a manageable number of companies rather than pursuing a spray-and-pray strategy. Their San Francisco headquarters positions them within the heart of the venture ecosystem while their investment scope extends beyond traditional Silicon Valley sectors. The firm has navigated multiple market cycles since inception, including the 2015-2016 venture downturn and the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on startup valuations, demonstrating adaptability in their investment approach and portfolio management strategies.
“Invests in early-stage enterprise software companies, particularly those focused on the future of work and business transformation.”
Jackson Square Ventures operates with a lean partnership structure that enables focused attention on portfolio companies. The firm's investment team brings combined experience from both venture capital and operational backgrounds, including prior startup founding experience and roles at larger technology companies. Partners maintain active involvement in portfolio company development, often taking board seats and providing strategic guidance on product development, hiring, and fundraising strategies. The team's technical backgrounds enable thorough evaluation of complex technology investments, particularly in areas requiring deep domain expertise such as aerospace and climate technology solutions.
Since launching in 2012, Jackson Square Ventures has raised multiple funds to reach their current $380 million in assets under management. The firm has maintained consistent fund sizes that allow for concentrated portfolio construction while providing sufficient capital for follow-on investments. Their fund strategy has evolved to include broader sector coverage while maintaining focus on technology-driven opportunities with significant market potential.
Jackson Square Ventures primarily invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This means they focus on companies that are at the earliest idea or prototype phase.
Jackson Square Ventures is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
Jackson Square Ventures focuses on investments in Aerospace & Defense, Other, Consumer, Fintech, Climate. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
Jackson Square Ventures's typical investment check size ranges from $. to $.. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
Jackson Square Ventures manages approximately $380M in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.
