J17 Ventures
Overview
J17 Ventures is a private equity firm founded in 2020. The firm seeks to invest in growth-stage companies operating in consumer technologies, from web3 to digital media, education technology to fintech, and artificial intelligence to marketplace sectors across North America.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Substack | Mar 2021 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Skyweaver | Oct 2022 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Horizon | Oct 2022 | Series A | - |
| Drillbit | Jan 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Blessed | Sep 2024 | VC Round | Co-investor |
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is J17 Ventures based?
J17 Ventures is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
When was J17 Ventures founded?
J17 Ventures was founded in 2020.
How many portfolio companies does J17 Ventures have?
J17 Ventures has 12 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in J17 Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Substack, Skyweaver, Horizon, Drillbit, Blessed.
What was J17 Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
J17 Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Drillbit in 2025.
What sectors does J17 Ventures focus on?
J17 Ventures focuses on Crypto & Web3, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, Crypto & Web3, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Crypto & Web3, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Cybersecurity, Crypto & Web3, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, FinTech.
What company stages does J17 Ventures focus on?
J17 Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.
What is J17 Ventures's AUM?
J17 Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $0.0 and $50.0M.