Jump Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Chicago.

We are thesis-led, software-focused investors with a diversified global portfolio across thematic areas within enterprise and consumer fintech, data, and workflow automation. Jump has been an investor in AI application layers for over a decade, and as AI’s impact accelerates, we are excited to grow our team and scale our efforts.

Behind each of our investments are compelling entrepreneurs reimagining, innovating, and challenging ideas. We take lead roles in our investments, acting as operating partners and leaning in as a team to collaborate with the companies we back.

At the core of our culture is a meritocracy, a flat organization with a spirit of respectful debate led by a group of people who love our work and never take ourselves too seriously.

We are in our 11th year and investing out of our $350mm 7th fund.

What we are looking for

The investor role is central to evaluating new opportunities, building investment theses, and supporting portfolio companies. This person will also play a key role in the diligence and decision processes.

We are seeking a candidate with a unique alchemy of intellectual and interpersonal strengths. This candidate will have a passion for dissecting industries, identifying trendlines, and surfacing nuanced areas of opportunity. They will have the critical thinking and technical aptitude to evaluate business models and products, possessing foundational knowledge and curiosity for data structures, analytics, and models.

The ideal candidate will also have the energy and aptitude to cultivate strong personal networks, infuse themselves in communities relevant to our areas of interest, and be a content creator that brings their voice to our blog, podcast, and events.

Qualifications:

• Ideal candidates will have an undergraduate degree in a quantitative field (e.g., CS, engineering, statistics, physics, mathematics, etc) and a strong understanding of software engineering concepts either through work experience or academic background.
• At least 3 years of experience in venture, tech consulting, product management, technical solution sales, or a similar role within a startup bridging commercial and product orientations.
• Passion for working with early-stage companies, great instincts, and a unique perspective.
• We are looking for candidates that are curious and eager to understand how evolving industries create opportunity for new technology and to imagine the business models that will thrive in those future markets.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively articulate investment opportunities and recommendations to internal stakeholders and external partners.
• The ideal candidate will possess an energetic, outgoing, and authentic personality.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and apply initiative and creativity to projects.
• Strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and the ability to identify market trends and opportunities.

Please note that the location of the position is in Chicago.