About Jumpstart
Jumpstart, established in 2002, is an angel investment group based in Morristown, United States. It primarily focuses on Seed investments in companies in United States. Its portfolio includes 4 firms, spanning the Enterprise Applications, Enterprise Infrastructure sectors. Its most notable investments include companies like Calamu, Deepwave Digital and SunRay Scientific. Its latest investment was a Undisclosed Seed round in Vytala on Sep 19, 2024, which also saw participation from Robin Hood Ventures and Ulu Ventures.
To date, 15 investors have co-invested in Jumpstart's portfolio companies, including prominent names like Robin Hood Ventures.
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2002
Location
Morristown, United States
Portfolio Companies
Sectors of Investment
Stages of Investment
Seed
Locations of Investment
Jumpstart's List of All Investments
Jumpstart has a portfolio of 4 companies. Their most notable investments are in Deepwave Digital and Calamu.Their portfolio spans across and United States. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, Enterprise Infrastructure, Semiconductors and 3 other sectors, across stages such as Seed stage. Here is the list of all investments by Jumpstart:1. Calamu
Enterprise cloud storage management solution provider. It provides a platform for data protection by using patented technology to create a safe data harbor that eliminates the risk of breaches and ransomware attacks. The solution allows users to manage critical digital assets to store in the cloud with security. The patented solution allows sensitive data to become breach-proof, resilient, and compliant.
Key facts about Calamu
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Hunterdon (United States)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $18.3M
- Employee Count: 12 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Dell Technologies Capital, Insight Partners and 2 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Feb 09, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Provider of AI-based embedded digital signal processor boards. It develops and manufactures custom hardware and software solution for deep learning applications. It has developed artificial intelligence radio transceivers by integrating artificial intelligence with radio frequency, wireless systems, and is equipped with three signal processors, FPGA, and embedded CPUs. The computing enabled RF systems can be developed with multiple software platforms including radio signal processing, and deep learning neural networks. Its products reduce network bandwidth and latency. It has applications in communications, spectrum monitoring, navigation, and other RF systems.
Key facts about Deepwave Digital
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Philadelphia (United States)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $6.33M
- Employee Count: 12 as on Jul 01, 2024
- Investors: Northrop Grumman, Ben Franklin Technology Partners and 7 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Mar 29, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Provider of custom-engineered interconnect solutions for advanced electronic packages. It specializes in interconnecting solutions for electronic packages.
Key facts about SunRay Scientific
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Eatontown (United States)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $2.5M
- Employee Count: 16 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: SoundBoard Venture Fund, Mohan Growth Partners and 11 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Aug 01, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
4. Vytala
Provider of a clinical nutrition company that develops and commercializes innovative solutions to address nutrient deficiencies and promote optimal health through enhanced fat and nutrient absorption.
Key facts about Vytala
- Founded Year: 2022
- Location: Exton (United States)
- Stage: Seed
- Employee Count: 18 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Ulu Ventures, The MBA Fund and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Sep 19, 2024, $*****
Jumpstart's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Jumpstart has invested in 4 companies over the last 6 years, with an average of 0 new investment annually in the last 5 years. Its most recent first time investment was in Vytala.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2024 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2022 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2021 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2020 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Jumpstart's Investments by Stage
Jumpstart has made 4 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $2.44M.Jumpstart's Investments by Sector
Jumpstart has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Semiconductors, Chemicals and Materials, Enterprise Applications, Enterprise Infrastructure and Food and Agriculture Tech. Notably, it has invested in 3 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 3 Tech companies, 2 Software companies and at least 1 company focusing on Consumer (B2C).Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Semiconductors | 2 |
Chemicals and Materials | 1 |
Enterprise Applications | 1 |
Enterprise Infrastructure | 1 |
Food and Agriculture Tech | 1 |
Others | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Jumpstart's Investments by Geography
Jumpstart has made most investments in United States (4).Jumpstart's recent investments
Jumpstart has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by Jumpstart:
Date | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 19, 2024 | United States | Seed | 9437 | [+3] | |
Aug 01, 2022 | United States | Seed | 4811 | [+7] | |
Mar 04, 2021 | United States | Seed | 1087 | - | |
Dec 15, 2020 | United States | Seed | 7378 | [+3] |
Team profile of Jumpstart
Jumpstart has a team of 1 member located in United States. Jumpstart's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Co-investors of Jumpstart
Over the past 6 years, 19 investors have co-invested in Jumpstart's portfolio companies. This includes only funds.
- Invested before Jumpstart: New Jersey Economic Development Authority and OSTI have invested in rounds before Jumpstart. There is 1 company where New Jersey Economic Development Authority has invested before Jumpstart and 1 company where OSTI has invested before Jumpstart.
- Top Co-investors of Jumpstart: 15 investors entered a company along with Jumpstart. These include investors like Robin Hood Ventures (2 companies).
- Invested after Jumpstart: Insight Partners (1 company) and Dell Technologies Capital (1 company) are the investors which have invested in Jumpstart's portfolio after their investments.
Recent News related to Jumpstart
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Vytala Inc Debuts With Initial Close of Pre-Seed Financing to End Nutrient Deficiencies in Patients With Digestive Disordersintelligence360•Oct 14, 2024•Robin Hood Ventures, Vytala, Jumpstart, Ulu Ventures and 2 others
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SunRay Scientific exceeds expectations during latest funding roundBee Star•Sep 06, 2022•SunRay Scientific, Golden Seeds, Tech Council Ventures, Jumpstart and 7 others
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Westchester Angels and JumpStart New Jersey Angel Network Announce Strategic PartnershipPR Newswire•Nov 11, 2021•Westchester Angels, Jumpstart
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Deepwave Digital Raises $3M in Seed FundingFinSMEs•Dec 15, 2020•Deepwave Digital, Northrop Grumman, Jumpstart, Robin Hood Ventures and 2 others
