About JARS Capital
JARS Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2017. It is primarily based out of Miami, United States. As of May 2025, JARS Capital has invested in 10 companies. It primarily invests in Seed round in United Kingdom based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to Consumer and Enterprise Infrastructure. Most recently it participated in the $***** Seed round of Potr Overall, JARS Capital portfolio has seen 2 acquisitions, namely Causal and Rhombus. JARS Capital has team of 5 people including 4 partners.Key Metrics
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JARS Capital's List of Top Investments
JARS Capital has a portfolio of 10 companies. Their most notable investmentis in EntriTheir portfolio spans across United States, Canada and United Kingdom. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, Consumer, Enterprise Infrastructure and 5 other sectors, across stages such as Seed stage. Here is the list of top investments by JARS Capital:
1. Certn
Provider of background screening and identity verification solutions for businesses. The company delivers criminal record checks, international background checks, and social media background checks. It offers employment verification, education verification, and credential verification. The business provides solutions for property management, healthcare, hospitality, transportation, staffing, and technology industries.
Key facts about Certn
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Victoria (Canada)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $125M
- Employee Count: 268 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Inovia Capital, BMO and 25 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Feb 18, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. Kevel
Key facts about Kevel
- Founded Year: 2009
- Location: Durham (United States)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $44.5M
- Employee Count: 175 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: dunnhumby Ventures, Tweener Fund and 14 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Mar 07, 2024, $*****
3. Causal
Provider of cloud platform for financial consolidation, planning, and reporting. The platform offers solutions for extended planning and analysis, disclosure management, and tax compliance. It also supports lease accounting, banking, and cash management. The platform aims to streamline financial management with automation and integrated processes.
Key facts about Causal
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Annual Revenue: £0 - £1M as on Jan 31, 2021
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $25.9M
- Employee Count: 32 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Caffeinated Capital, Coatue and 14 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Mar 25, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
4. Placeholder
Marketplace for on demand warehousing solutions. It connects unused space with companies for warehousing space. It offers warehouse space for rent on flexible terms. It provides a listing of warehouse spaces for every size, term, and budget for individuals and businesses to find the right space for business needs.
Key facts about Placeholder
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: Toronto (Canada)
- Stage: Seed
- Employee Count: 50 - 199 as on Mar 01, 2026
- Investors: Alpaca, Panache Ventures and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Mar 07, 2023, $*****
5. Potr
Manufacturer of sustainable self-watering plant pots and flat pack vases. These products utilize recycled materials to provide efficient hydration for indoor plants. The items arrive in a flat configuration to minimize packaging waste and facilitate delivery through standard mail services. Users assemble the components to create functional planters that adapt to various interior environments. The design focuses on utility and environmental responsibility by simplifying plant care through integrated watering systems. Each unit is constructed to be durable and compatible with common household greenery.
Key facts about Potr
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: Glasgow (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $670K
- Employee Count: 8 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: JARS Capital
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, May 20, 2025, $*****
JARS Capital's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
JARS Capital has invested in 11 companies over the last 4 years, with an average of 0 new investment annually in the last 3 years. In 2025, it made 1 investment. Its most recent first time investment was in Potr.JARS Capital's Investments by Stage
JARS Capital has made 2 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $670K.JARS Capital's Investments by Sector
JARS Capital has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Consumer Goods, Enterprise Applications and Enterprise Infrastructure. Notably, it has invested in 9 Tech companies, 8 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 7 Software companies and at least 5 companies focusing on Saas.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Consumer Goods | 1 |
Enterprise Applications | 1 |
Enterprise Infrastructure | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
JARS Capital's Investments by Geography
JARS Capital has made most investments in United Kingdom (1), followed by United States where it has made 1 investment.JARS Capital's recent investments
JARS Capital has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by JARS Capital:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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May 20, 2025 | United Kingdom | Seed | 2335 | - | |
May 24, 2022 | United States | Seed | 6303 | - |
Acquired companies in JARS Capital's Portfolio
2 companies from JARS Capital's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Causal in Nov 2024 by Lucanet for $*****.Here are JARS Capital's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nov 01, 2024 | - | - | 5323 | |
Aug 26, 2020 | - | - | 8137 |
Team profile of JARS Capital
JARS Capital has a team of 5 members including 4 Partners and 1 Principal located in United States and Uruguay. JARS Capital's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of all team members in JARS Capital:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
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Partner | Culver City | - | ||
Partner | Charlotte | - | - | |
Partner | New York City | - | ||
Partner | Uruguay | - | ||
Principal | Indianapolis | - |
Recent News related to JARS Capital
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$670,000 Boost for Scottish Sustainable Design WonderProlific North•May 20, 2025•Los Angeles Port Pilots Assn, JARS Capital, capitalcandyjar.com
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POTR Secures $670,000 Investment for Self-Watering Plant PotsInsider•May 20, 2025•JARS Capital, Potr
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Uruguayan technology company Element14 is acquired by US investment group JARS CapitalForbes Uruguay•Dec 19, 2023•element 14, JARS Capital, HYR, Newark Venture Partners and 4 others
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Entri Announces Seed Funding and Emerges from Beta: Solving the Decades-Old Problem of Configuring DNSBusiness Wire•May 25, 2022•Entri, JARS Capital
