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JFFVentures

JFFVentures

Boston, Massachusettsjff.org

Overview

JFFVentures is an early-stage impact venture fund, strategically aligned with the nonprofit Jobs for the Future (JFF), that invests in HR, education, and workforce technology companies enabling economic mobility for low- to middle-wage workers.

Portfolio Companies

9

Website

jff.org

Investments

JFFVentures investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Brains & Motion EducationJan 2025Series BCo-investor
BoodleBoxDec 2025SeedCo-investor
StraiaDec 2025Pre SeedCo-investor
Pace AIMay 2024SeedLead
Upright EducationOct 2023VC RoundCo-investor
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Key People

Yigal Kerszenbaum

Founding Partner Of Employment Technology Fund (dba JFFVentures Fund I)

Feliciano Perez

Senior Portfolio Manager

Sector & Stage Mix

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Investment Activity

Yearly cadence, pace, and funding raised over time.

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FAQ

Where is JFFVentures based?

JFFVentures is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

When was JFFVentures founded?

Founding year information for JFFVentures is not publicly available.

How many portfolio companies does JFFVentures have?

JFFVentures has 9 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in JFFVentures's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Brains & Motion Education, BoodleBox, Straia, Pace AI, Upright Education.

What was JFFVentures's most recent investment shown here?

JFFVentures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Straia in 2025.

What sectors does JFFVentures focus on?

JFFVentures focuses on Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.

What company stages does JFFVentures focus on?

JFFVentures typically invests at the Early stage.

What is JFFVentures's AUM?

JFFVentures's assets under management are estimated between $25.0M and $49.0M.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersBoston, Massachusetts
Year FoundedN/A

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