About JAWS
JAWS is a family office founded in 1991. It is primarily based out of Miami Beach, United States. As of Jul 2026, JAWS has invested in 3 companies. It primarily invests in Series A round in United States based companies. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from HealthTech, Enterprise Applications. Its latest investment was a $20M Series A round in Parallel on May 24, 2022, which also saw participation from Tiger Global Management and Obvious Ventures.
Key Metrics
Founded Year
1991
Location
Miami Beach, United States
Sectors of Investment
Stages of Investment
Series A & Series B
Locations of Investment
Unicorn in Portfolio
JAWS's List of All Investments
JAWS has a portfolio of 3 companies, one of which is a Unicorn. Their most notable investmentis in RouteTheir portfolio spans across and United States. They have invested in HealthTech, Enterprise Applications, Consumer and 5 other sectors, across stages such as Series A, Series B stages. Here is the list of all investments by JAWS:1. Route
Provider of post-purchase platform offering shipping protection, tracking, and issue resolution. The platform offers tools for package tracking, product recommendations, and carbon neutral shipping. It facilitates issue resolution for shipping problems and aims to improve customer satisfaction. The platform integrates with online stores to streamline the post-purchase experience.
Key facts about Route
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Lehi (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $340M
- Employee Count: 255 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: 137 Ventures, FJ Labs and 22 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Jun 25, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick

2. Parallel
Provider of virtual special education services for schools. It offers online assessments and services delivered by licensed professionals. These services include psychoeducational assessments, behavioral and mental health counseling, speech-language pathology, and specialized instruction. The platform facilitates collaboration between providers, teachers, and parents, using a proprietary technology platform. A tiered pricing model is offered to accommodate various school needs. Clinical oversight and ongoing outcome assessments ensure quality and continuous improvement. The company aims to address the shortage of special education staff and improve student outcomes.
Key facts about Parallel
- Founded Year: 2021
- Location: New York City (United States)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $48.9M
- Employee Count: 169 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Tiger Global Management, Valspring Capital and 12 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Dec 09, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick

3. Selfbook
Provider of a platform streamlining hotel direct bookings through AI search. The platform integrates with various applications and offers a booking and payment solution for hotel websites. It aims to connect hotels with a global audience, offering tools to manage brand narrative and rate strategy. The platform provides solutions to enhance hotel commerce and guest experiences. It offers a customizable booking engine designed to modernize the online booking journey.
Key facts about Selfbook
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: New York City (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $42M
- Employee Count: 32 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Tiger Global Management, American Express and 12 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Dec 08, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
JAWS's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Its most recent first time investment was in Parallel.JAWS's Investments by Stage
JAWS has made 2 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $17.5M and 1 investment in Series B stage with an average round size of $200M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Series A | 2 |
Series B | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
JAWS's Investments by Sector
JAWS has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Consumer, Enterprise Applications, Vertical SaaS, EdTech and FinTech. Notably, it has invested in 3 Consumer (B2C) companies, 3 Tech companies, 2 Enterprise (B2B) companies and at least 2 companies focusing on Saas.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Consumer | 2 |
Enterprise Applications | 2 |
Vertical SaaS | 2 |
EdTech | 1 |
FinTech | 1 |
Others | 4 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
JAWS's Investments by Geography
JAWS has made most investments in United States (3).JAWS's recent investments
JAWS has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by JAWS:
Date | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
May 24, 2022 | United States | Series A | 3370 | ||
Mar 08, 2022 | United States | Series A | 7767 | ||
Jan 21, 2022 | United States | Series B | 3508 | [+6] |
Unicorns in JAWS's Portfolio
JAWS has 1 unicorn in its portfolio - Route. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Route which became a unicorn in 2022.Here is a list of unicorns in JAWS's portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
72 | Provider of post-purchase platform offering shipping protection, tracking, and issue resolution | 2018 | Lehi | Series C | u{qzgof |
Co-investors of JAWS
Over the past 4 years, 34 investors have co-invested in JAWS's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before JAWS: Peak, Album VC and 16 others have invested in rounds before JAWS. There is 1 company where Peak has invested before JAWS and 1 company where Album VC has invested before JAWS.
- Top Co-investors of JAWS: 10 investors entered a company along with JAWS. These include investors like Madrona (1 company).
- Invested after JAWS: A total of 6 investors have invested in JAWS's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Hanaco Ventures (1 company) and JAWS Ventures (1 company).
Recent News related to JAWS
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Starwood Capital Group, Jaws Mustang Acquisition Corp announce potential mergerBusiness News Today•Mar 09, 2024•Starwood Capital, JAWS
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JAWS Hurricane Acquisition Corporation Announces Approximate Redemption Amount for Public SharesPR Newswire•Jun 21, 2023•JAWS
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