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Dive into the past, present and future of crypto institutionalization in our latest episode of #TheJumpOffPoint podcast. CEO of @FTX_Official, @SBF_Alameda, Jump Trading President, Dave Olsen, @TheChicagoVC, & @jcfeldger discuss #Bitcoin, #FinTech & more
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Bold moves & big plans.. introducing @jumpcapital's new $350mm fund - our most ambitious to date.
We're incredibly proud of what we've built & firmly believe we can enable the next generation of tech entrepreneurs as they continue to redefine the future.
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Blockchain gaming has quickly become a buzz word in the industry, with several theses around its potential.
We believe blockchain gaming is not only an end in itself but also a path to the next 3 billion+ crypto users🧵
Link to complete thesis below:
jumpcap.com/insights/blockch…
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“We believe Nigeria and the African continent are one of the most promising places for crypto to make a significant impact in offering financial freedom to millions of individuals.” - @TheChicagoVC
African bitcoin exchange Busha raises $4.2 million seed, led by Jump Capital: by @CraigAdeyanju
on.forbes.com/6014Ji2mQ
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Jump Capital is proud to announce the promotion of @TheChicagoVC to the role of Principal. Peter joined Jump in 2013 and has invested in nearly 50 companies, building an impressive reputation as a subject matter expert and investor in the fintech and crypto/blockchain sectors.
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Securing a bright, multichain future through our lead investment in @neonlabsorg.
We could not be more excited about this one...
@zsparta, @TheChicagoVC #JumpFunded
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1) As focus increases around compliance frameworks in crypto, we conducted a survey of the largest exchanges, brokerages, & financial institutions to better understand the current landscape of vendors in the space.
@TheChicagoVC #CryptoComplianceSurvey
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“One of Chicago's most active VCs is doubling down on crypto with one of the largest funds raised here.”
“There's potentially a generational opportunity.” - @sachchitnis
Great write up on @jumpcapital’s new $350mm fund👇 by @johnpletz @CrainsChicago
#ChicagoTech #JumpFunded
.@jumpcapital raises $350M venture fund, plans to double down on #crypto. chicagobusiness.com/john-ple…
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two words: defi derivatives.
this is big.
@jumpcapital could not be more excited to co-lead
@tradeparadigm's incredible $35M round alongside the one and only @AlamedaResearch
@zsparta, @TheChicagoVC
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At this seminal moment w/ the launch of our new $350mm fund, hear from our founders @mbmcmahon7 & @sachchitnis on investing in this next phase of tech innovation, including doubling down on our conviction in a generation-defining tech paradigm: #crypto👇
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gm to all 10k of you🎉
speaking of content, a new episode of our podcast is dropping today ft. @Brett_FTXUS + @TheChicagoVC. this is not one to be missed...
@ftx_us // #TheJumpOffPoint
a small part of my job @ Jump is content + social as it relates to building community & network dev. as of today I’ve helped organically grow @jumpcapital to over 10,000 followers
i figured my mighty personal following of 500 would find this somewhat cool
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@jumpcapital is looking for a crypto-focused intern to join our investment team. This is an incredible opportunity to work directly with JC FinTech Partners @TheChicagoVC & @zsparta to help identify new ops in the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrency.
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At @jumpcapital, we are thesis-driven. Looking into 2022, Jump’s areas of focus span #fintech, entertainment, #crypto, SaaS, the future of work, and much more. Let the hunt begin! jumpcap.com/insights/jump-ca…
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Thrilled to announce @jumpcapital's participation in @0xProject's industry-leading defi solutions alongside @PanteraCapital, @coinbase, @blockchain & more.
#JumpFunded #DeFi
@TheChicagoVC @zsparta @willwarren89 @abandeali1
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As @zipmex expands its vision from being an exchange to a digital asset bank, we’re proud to continue to back @marcus_zipmex and team through this latest funding round.
@TheChicagoVC @zsparta
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1) We are in the midst of a revolution - the creator economy, once only accessible to select individuals who could garner mass social media popularity, has made its way to the masses. @jumpcapital VP @saayanath outlines why we're excited below:
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Moving further into 2024, we're all about practical AI, better security, and innovative software that actually solves problems. Read more 👉 jumpcap.com/insights/navigat…
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Breaking news: @jumpcapital portfolio company @BitGo to be acquired by @GalaxyDigital for $1.2B, making it the crypto industry's first billion-dollar deal🚀
We are so proud.
@TheChicagoVC @mikebelshe @novogratz
#JumpFunded #BitGo #BTC #VentureCapital
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"Hypergrowth mode ON!" We’re thrilled to announce
@bitpanda is now valued @ $4.1B following a $263M investment with @jumpcapital's continued participation #ProudInvestors
#JumpFunded @zsparta @TheChicagoVC
@christiant5r @TwinWinNerD @Eric_Demuth
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With regulation increasingly taking a focus in crypto, compliance solutions have never been more crucial.
That’s why we couldn't be more excited to share @jumpcapital's investment in @notabene_id.
@TheChicagoVC #JumpFunded
techcrunch.com/2021/11/08/no…
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Interested in trading/investing like a professional?
@StackedCrypto has your back.
Passive & automated exposure is the way & Stacked is leading the charge - which is why we're delighted to continue to back @BitcoinBirch & team in this new $35M round 🍰
techcrunch.com/2021/12/05/st…
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1/8 @yshkolnik's latest article dissects the gaps in today's financial planning needs and tools – and why this corner of the world could change the entire advisor model: bit.ly/45mkkRy
It's a 🧵, let's dive in.
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Congratulations @small_exchange! Great team making futures products more accessible to investors. #jumpfunded
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We're so proud to back Carter Malloy (@acretraderinc) and @BitcoinBirch (@StackedCrypto) on their journeys as they continue to build unique access to smart alternative asset investing. Read more below 👇
businessinsider.com/fintech-…
@TheChicagoVC @zsparta @kosgoood
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Major congratulations to @M1_Finance on this astronomical raise & valuation (1.45b)🚀
#ProudInvestor
@TheChicagoVC @zsparta #JumpFunded
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Today #frontlineworkers got one step closer to the real-time communication & enablement they need. @nudgeforwork was acquired by @Axonify. Together they’ll deliver the mobile digital workplace needed to provide support and help combat #workerburnout: jumpcap.com/news
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We believe the US bettor deserves a transparent, open market of sports betting wagers to trade and are thrilled to announce our investment in @sporttrade_app!
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@yshkolnik, @a_kane47
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1/2 “Institutional infrastructure in crypto capital markets is still nascent & liquidity highly fragmented.."
- @zsparta | @tradeparadigm
tinyurl.com/458cra9h
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love to see it @ftx_us + @EventusSystems!
'We chose Eventus because its team has extensive experience in meeting the highest regulatory and compliance standards across multiple asset classes' -@Brett_FTXUS
@TheChicagoVC, @zsparta #JumpFunded
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🚀 Heads up Chicago Builders! Join us at the Compute Collective this Wed, April 3rd, from 5:30-8:30 PM. Don't miss insights from Shane Colley (CTO of Tempus) & @zsparta + innovative demos from two exciting startups.
🔗 RSVP: lu.ma/computecollective2 #thecomputecollective
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We're thrilled to back the @obsessVR team on their journey to build a future of immersive and engaging commerce experiences.
Ready why we invested here:
forbes.com/sites/kristinlars…
#eCommerce #JumpFunded #VirtualShopping
@yshkolnik
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Excited to share our participation in @trmlabs $14 million Series A financing along with @BessemerVP, @PayPal, @salesforce, @Initialized & Blockchain Capital!
@zsparta, @TheChicagoVC
#JumpFunded
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Congratulations to @FlashParking on the $250+ million round! The @jumpcapital team is proud to continue to support the evolving future of #mobility & the FLASH team as they revolutionize urban mobility infrastructure with #cloudnative #parking technology. businesswire.com/news/home/2…
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Another Chicago success story! @LogicGate has quickly emerged as an innovative leader in the GRC space bringing intelligence and automation to risk management.
Congrats to @MK_LogicGate & team.
#JumpFunded #GRC @mbmcmahon7 @zsparta
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Exciting news! Today @GoIvanti announced its acquisition of @jumpcapital portfolio company @RiskSense. Together they will enable organizations to shrink attack surfaces & reduce exposure to ransomware attacks by taking a proactive, risk-based approach to patch management
@zsparta
The next evolution of patch management is here! Today, we announce our acquisition of @RiskSense to enable organizations to shrink attack surfaces & reduce exposure to ransomware attacks by taking a proactive, risk-based approach to patch management. bit.ly/3lfVqiq
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The fintech #startup scene in Chicago is more active than ever! @jumpcapital’s @sachchitnis & @_randyrivera of @FinTExChicago, along with 30+ founders & VCs/investors from across the US, joined @WorldBizChicago for the first-ever @StartupChiWBC #Fintech Showcase.
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Today, @CoinDCX officially became the first Indian crypto exchange to reach 'Unicorn' status after its $90m Series C funding at a $1.1 billion valuation #ProudInvestors
@zsparta, @smtgpt, @nrjkhandelwal, @TheChicagoVC
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Thrilled to announce our investment in @davidblake and the @degreed team.
pehub.com/2016/01/degreed-ra…
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Exceptionally proud to announce JC portfolio companies @LogicGate & @EventusSystems have been named by @FinTech_Global to the 2021 Global #RegTech100 List!
Major congrats to @MK_LogicGate, @travisschwab, and their incredible teams
@zsparta, @TheChicagoVC, @jcfelger, @mbmcmahon7
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🎧 New Pod Alert! 🔔 @yshkolnik speaks with @bermster, Behavioral Scientist & Co-Founder of @IrrationalLabs, about how behavioral science principles can be used to enhance #fintech products and, in turn, our financial behavior. 💡💸
Listen here: spoti.fi/3MiegBl #vc
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@jumpcapital Partner @TheChicagoVC featured in the @WSJ this morning, weighing in on yield farming going mainstream and highlighting the 7.5% APY available from Jump portfolio company @BlockFi.
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#Sportsbetting in the US has come a long way; we'd love your help in refreshing our view. Whether you're a seasoned bettor, a social better, or have no experience betting at all, we'd love to talk. If you're open to chatting, drop us a DM!
jumpcap.com/blog/sports-bett…
@yshkolnik
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Let’s jump to the chase: our top 5 articles of 2022 cover everything from fintech compliance to investing in the circular economy to offering advice to creators experiencing their first recession. Dig into the details in the tweets below:
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"As NFT use cases expand beyond collectibles, liquidity and high asset productivity becomes imperative to their growth and evolution. @bridgesplit is building the core infrastructure to solve these needs" - @zsparta
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The pandemic upended the ways that businesses approach technology. From remote work to increasingly automated workflows, the role of #CIOs has evolved. @kashmiriboy of @PaloAltoNtwks, @jcfelger and @zsparta discuss in the latest #TheJumpOffPoint podcast: jumpcap.com/insights/the-dig…
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.@jumpcapital is in growth-mode & excited to officially announce our #newhires! Welcome @AustinChungVC VP, Robb Hutchins, VP of Growth & Will Nuñez, Associate, to the Jump team. Check out our open Investment Associate position! jumpcap.com/insights/meet-th…
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How are games succeeding in the #iGaming market? One answer lies within the ability to customize it for brand enforcement.
Listen below for more tips from this week's #TheJumpOffPoint pod ft. @toddhaushalter, CPO of @Evo_global.
@TarunMGupta @jcfelger
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Thrilled to announce two well-deserved promotions @jumpcapital - Saurabh Sharma (@zsparta) to Partner & Yelena Shkolnik (@yshkolnik) to VP!
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The largest generational wealth transfer in history is upon us. In this week’s #TheJumpOffPoint pod, @portergale joins @sachchitnis & @jcfelger to explore why we are seeing these unique generational shifts in #investing. Tune in here! jumpcap.com/insights/age-of-…
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Excited to share our new investment in @bitpanda as they continue to build the leading pan-investment platform in Europe.
@zsparta, @eric_demuth, @christiant5r, @TwinWinNerD
#JumpFunded #Cryptocurrency #VentureCapital
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Not only does @zsparta lead our crypto investments, he’s also the best in the biz when it comes to all things tech and infrastructure. Amazing panel today at #CIO21 discussing what’s next in enterprise tech automation. @OpenViewVenture @LandmarkCIO
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“The metaverse is a very social place, it’s kind of like their mall. Younger consumers are hanging out there & socializing - & soon will want to shop there."
Read more on @obsessVR's journey to create realistic experiences that mimic in-person shopping.
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Recently we added @PebbleFinance to our portfolio. They've built a solution that allows investors to customize their passive investment funds to be aligned with their interests and beliefs: jumpcap.com/portfolio #pebble #newinvestmentalert #JumpFunded #VentureCapital
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We wrote up our unique view on #Insurtech and all the frenetic activity in the space. Catch it here: medium.com/@JumpCapital/insu…
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the @jumpcapital team is proud to have led @madewithkoji’s exciting $20M #SeriesB round
next step ➡ continuing to empower the #creatoreconomy one free, mini-app at a time.
@saayanath @dmitry @seanthielen
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This morning, @googlecloud announced the acquisition of our portfolio company, @Siemplify, a leading Security Operations and Automation platform. Read more below👇
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@zsparta, @jcfelger, @AmosGnux
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#WhyWeInvested in @Sporttrade_app: we’ve watched with excitement as states across the US have embraced sports betting. There is enormous opportunity in this new market, but the US bettor is unique relative to global peers... find out why below:
jumpcap.com/insights/making-… @yshkolnik
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🎆🎇Congratulations to @Osano for being recognized as a Leader & High Performer in @G2dotcom's Spring 2023 reports in:
✔️ Consent Management Platform
✔️ Data Privacy Management
✔️ Data Subject Access Requests
✔️ Sensitive Data Discovery
Keep up the great work! #privacy #data
G2's reports for Spring 2023 are out, and we have great news! We're still a Leader in #CMP and a High Performer in #DataPrivacyManagement, but we can now add "High Performer" to our status in #DSAR and #SensitiveDataDiscovery! Learn more on G2: pvcy.me/416di13
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In the latest episode of #TheJumpOffPoint, @SahilBloom joins @saayanath to discuss the processes that generate success for #creators, including the consistent production of high-quality content & building an engaged, loyal #community across various sectors jumpcap.com/insights/creator…
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In our digital society, there continues to be unwavering demand for community. Community-based fintech businesses are stepping up to meet this demand. Learn more about which companies @jumpcapital is eyeing in this new sector.
@sachchitnis, @TarunMGupta
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@jumpcapital Managing Partner @sachchitnis was featured in this year’s @CrainsChicago Chicago #Tech50 list. Congratulations to Sach and other #Chicago tech all-stars featured!
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The Compute Collective X @ClickHouseDB Meetup in Chicago is next month.
📅 Thursday, September 12th
⏰ Doors open at 5:00pm
🔥 Fireside at 6:30pm
✒ RSVP at lu.ma/43tvmrfw
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We are pleased to announce the official close of @TeamMediaocean's acquisition of our portfolio company @4Cinsights! JC Co-Founder @sachchitnis was introduced to this team in 2013 & explains his contrarian view of this promising startup in a crowded space:
bit.ly/30fofjZ
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The first six months of 2023 were 🫠
Read our mid-year review and learn where we're spending our time for the next six months: jumpcap.com/insights/seismic…
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Congrats to the @narrativesci team on being named the most innovative company in Chicago! #jumpfunded
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Congrats to Jump portfolio company @ChampionMedTech on its sale to The Riverside Company - great outcome after a great partnership! businesswire.com/news/home/2…
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Jump Capital's 2023 list of focus areas we're interested in investing in is live: bit.ly/3JsTeA4
Read on to find out which sectors made the list and why we’re so excited about them. #venturecapital #innovation #Fintech #investing
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1/ Starting with simple games like @CryptoKitties and evolving to more robust models like @AxieInfinity, the blockchain gaming space has captured the imagination of gamers and non-gamers alike
While this is exciting, we believe we are still in the early days of this revolution
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In the latest episode of The Jump Off Point, we dig into the product side of #fintechcompliance with @sardine Co-Founder Adi Goel.
Click through and press ▶ bit.ly/3JZk1mf
#fintechnews #Compliance
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With a track record of backing category defining crypto unicorns & companies across the space, @jumpcapital is growing our team of crypto investment pioneers looking to write the industry's next chapter:
jumpcap.com/insights/jump-ca…
@TheChicagoVC @zsparta @kosgoood @saayanath
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1) Creators of today are facing a whole new set of challenges - more platforms, more money, more content, more competition. In part 2 of our series, @jumpcapital VP @saayanath explores these trends & where we believe there’s opportunity for new solutions
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@jumpcapital portfolio company @tradingview is now the 100th most popular website on the internet. This is no small feat - congrats entire TradingView team on this parabolic growth!
#TradingTools #TradingCommunity #JumpFunded
@TheChicagoVC
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@jumpcapital portfolio company @Bitso has become Latin America's first crypto unicorn after wrapping up a $250 million Series C fundraising round co-led by Tiger Global & Coatue Management.
#Cryptocurrency #JumpFunded #ProudInvestor
@TheChicagoVC
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And the best costume goes to #babyventurecapitalist! Congratulations on the new addition @zsparta! #happyhalloween #jumpcapital
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Congratulations to @personalcapital, an industry-leading registered investment advisor and digital wealth manager, serving the needs of individual investors and retirement savers #JumpFunded
Breaking News: @EmpowerToday acquiring $12B AUM @PersonalCapital for $1B. Great combo that will unlock tremendous value for both and for millions of plan participants.
Congratulations @JayShah_PC and team!
#Unicorn #WealthManagement #Hybrid
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#TheJumpOffPoint podcast is officially live! Tune in to hear a riveting discussion with former PayPal & Intuit CEO @BillHarris__ & @jumpcapital's @TheChicagoVC on the 70T wealth transfer, #BTC, #GME & opportunities in #FinTech.
jumpcap.com/insights/podcast…
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We're proud to announce the launch of JC portfolio company, @Shipacorp!
Shipa’s application management framework is built to solve developers’ growing frustrations trying to scale Kubernetes across the full application lifecycle.
tinyurl.com/y4yfb7gz
@zsparta @bandradeto
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Thank you to our wonderful panelist for making our first Speaker Series a success! @Opternative @SpringLabsMain @fastradius #jumpspeakerseries
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Have we mentioned that we have an active job board full of actively hiring positions? No ghosting recruiters, promise: buff.ly/3fEGqKp #JumpCapJobs #Remotejobs #Nowhiring
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Millennials have been the venture community’s darling for the past decade, attracting billions of dollars of funding. However, there is a generation that is an even more promising opportunity currently being overlooked – #seniors.
@TheChicagoVC
tinyurl.com/y3lrnrud
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What's 'thesis-led investing' at @jumpcapital? Learn more about what we're hunting and the sub sectors + emerging industries we're focused on:
jumpcap.com/blog/what-were-h…
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🧵4/ Remember, context matters! Reset expectations to match market realities and focus on building efficient, scrappy businesses. Let's get back to basics and build more resilient startups! #VentureCapital #Startups #Entrepreneurship #Investing #Founders
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We're so happy to see Neha Singh, CEO of @ObsessVR, recognized among these e-comm leaders!
#Ecommerce #VirtualReality
@yshkolnik
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🧵1/ @sachchitnis shared his thoughts on the recent upheaval in the #startup ecosystem & how the collapse of #SVB is impacting founders & investors in@TechCrunch. Time for a reset and focus on #EfficientGrowth! Read on for key takeaways: bit.ly/40Iuiu5
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Thrilled to host a packed house at #TheComputeCollective event this week!
🔑 Highlights:
- Satyajeet Salgar on AI at Google.
- Ricky Young's Bell Test on qBraid.
- Dan Neely demoed Vermillio's TraceID.
Don't miss the next one, join the collective: lu.ma/thecomputecollective
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3/ Virtual worlds
@Meta's re-branding and @TheSandboxGame's recent funding have confirmed what early enthusiasts knew all along: interactions are already and will increasingly become virtual
While the final stage of these worlds is yet to be determined, the ball is in motion
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Jump Capital's Peter Johnson @TheChicagoVC speaking on a panel at the IL Venture Capital Annual Summit about trends and risks in #crypto and #Blockchain investing!
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Tune in Thursday for the launch of #TheJumpOffPoint's pilot episode where FinTech luminary & former @PayPal CEO @BillHarris__ speaks with @TheChicagoVC on the generational wealth transfer alongside his unfiltered opinions on #Bitcoin #GME & #Gold.
#BTC #Crypto #VentureCapital
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Excited to have @mbmcmahon7 named on @CrainsChicago #tech50 list! Thanks @johnpletz!
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Jump portfolio company @fastradius to become a publicly listed company via SPAC!
"Fast Radius's Cloud Manufacturing platform is paving the way for a new industrial era and redefining how parts are designed, manufactured and shipped" - @zsparta
@LRassey
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On the back of our recent investment in @BlockFi, @jumpcapital FinTech Partner @TheChicagoVC gives us a breakdown of the growing crypto credit market.
#CryptoCredit #Cryptocurrency #VentureCapital
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Data-management software can be unwieldy, but cloud-based, merchandising platforms for #DTC businesses like @toolioretail can make data collaborative & actionable. Read more on why @jumpcapital is excited to back the Toolio team:
techcrunch.com/2021/10/21/to…
@yshkolnik @TarunMGupta
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As #InterestRates remain at historic lows, investors are continually looking to alternative investment fractionalization to diversify portfolios away from inflated prices into resilient, noncorrelated classes. Read more in our new thesis:
jumpcap.com/insights/alterna…
@TheChicagoVC
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Jump Capital is excited to join the @MDRevo team and to reinvent the future of care with @DamaniMD!
businesswire.com/news/home/2…
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