J20 Ventures

J20 Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in New York, focusing on investments in consumer brands that address the evolving needs of millennials and Gen-Z. The firm targets sectors such as e-commerce, edtech, fintech, and healthcare, while also supporting the B2B infrastructure that underpins these brands. J20 Ventures seeks to collaborate with mission-driven founders who aim to create positive societal impacts through scalable businesses, thereby transforming both the economy and the lives of their users. The firm's portfolio includes notable investments in companies like Burrow, Career Karma, Gainful, Co-Edition, Snowe, and 99 Minutos.

May Li

Founder, Managing Partner

14 past transactions

Nectar Hard Seltzer

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Nectar develops and sells hard seltzer products. They offer pear, lemon, grapefruit, and orange flavors. They allow consumers to directly buy goods or services from a seller over the internet using a web browser.

Phoenix Health

Seed Round in 2021
Phoenix Digital Health is a digital healthcare platform that offers telehealth solutions for men, providing access to virtual consultations, health assessments, treatment plans, and ongoing support for various health concerns, including sexual health, mental health, and chronic conditions, while ensuring that users can connect with licensed healthcare professionals through secure messaging and video calls, facilitating convenient and discreet healthcare management tailored to individual needs.

Howdy

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Howdy is a technology startup focused on assisting companies in hiring and managing software engineers. The company has developed a platform that gathers performance data related to employee engagement and happiness, integrating this information with personality assessments and Spolsky scores. This approach allows clients to more effectively match developers with varying levels of engineering expertise, enhancing the hiring process for technology firms.

EdSights

Pre Seed Round in 2020
EdSights is a company that focuses on enhancing student engagement and retention for universities. It has developed an artificial intelligence-powered texting platform that utilizes a chatbot to interact with students. This platform employs predictive analytics to identify students who may be at risk of dropping out and connects them with relevant on-campus resources. By facilitating communication and support, EdSights aims to improve the overall student experience and help institutions retain their students more effectively.

99 Minutos

Series A in 2020
99 minutos is a last-mile logistics disruptor for LatAm's burgeoning e-commerce space. The company enables enterprise e-commerce clients to reliably same-day deliver products at low cost - a first for the region. Currently operating in Mexico, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. The company was founded in 2014 by Alexis Patjane and is headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico.

VERO Leasing

Seed Round in 2019
VERO Leasing operates a cutting-edge platform designed to streamline the apartment leasing process for renters, property owners, and brokers. Founded in 2016 and based in New York City, the company offers a paperless solution that automates tenant screening by validating income, employment, assets, and rental history, as well as conducting credit and background checks. This innovative approach significantly reduces the time required to qualify applicants and generate leases, transforming traditional leasing practices into a secure and efficient experience. By leveraging financial technology, VERO Leasing aims to eliminate application fraud and enhance deal flow, enabling real estate operators to manage residential leasing operations more effectively.

Museum of Future Experiences

Seed Round in 2019
Museum of Future Experiences operates as a virtual reality stimulation museum, offering high-end immersive experiences that engage multiple senses. Founded in 2019 and based in New York, the company specializes in crafting and distributing multi-sensory theater services. Its offerings allow customers to explore their surroundings through cerebral exploration, which includes individual analysis and audio-visual stimulation, along with various virtual reality experiences.

Fuse Inventory

Seed Round in 2019
Fuse Inventory, Inc. is a software-as-a-service company that specializes in inventory planning and management through its cloud-based platform. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the company offers an inventory forecasting solution that consolidates data from various stages of the supply chain into a single interface. This platform enables users to analyze sales, forecast inventory levels, and identify trends while automating re-order prompts to prevent stock-outs and overstocks. By leveraging proprietary algorithms, Fuse Inventory helps e-commerce and retail businesses make informed, data-driven decisions regarding their inventory management.

SNOWE

Seed Round in 2019
Snowe, Inc. operates an e-commerce platform specializing in homeware products, offering a curated selection of stylish and durable home essentials. Founded in 2013 and based in New York, the company was previously known as Dakorum, LLC. Snowe collaborates with top European and American manufacturers to design luxury-quality items that are both practical and affordable, aiming to simplify the shopping experience for contemporary consumers. By providing exactly what customers need without unnecessary extras, Snowe helps create a more enjoyable and efficient way to shop for home products. The company emphasizes the use of advanced technologies and premium materials, ensuring that its offerings meet high standards of quality while remaining accessible.

Career Karma

Seed Round in 2019
Career Karma is the easiest way to find a job training program online. Over 1 million workers navigate their careers every month through advice and coaching. By offering free coaching and peer mentorship, Career Karma has grown to over 150,000 members from every background and profession. Through its directory of 9,000 boot camps and trade schools, career switchers discover training programs by comparing courses and reading student reviews. The Career Karma mobile app makes your decision even easier. In the app, you can connect with current students and alumni to find your ideal program and get prepared for admission.

Landed

Seed Round in 2019
Landed improves the hiring process for hourly employers and job applicants.

Betcha

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Betcha is a real money sports gaming application that transforms the experience of predicting game outcomes into an engaging activity. The platform offers a straightforward, player prop style game that incorporates social elements and gamification, making it accessible and entertaining for sports enthusiasts. By focusing on simplicity and interaction, Betcha provides users with an enjoyable method to win money based on their sports predictions. The application aims to innovate sports betting technology, creating a unique space in the competitive landscape of sports gaming.

Gainful

Seed Round in 2018
Gainful is a personalized sports nutrition company that specializes in providing subscription services for its hydration line of electrolyte drink mixes. Additionally, it produces protein bars and powder supplements designed to meet the nutritional needs of athletes. Gainful's product offerings include plant-based, gluten-free, soy-free, and naturally flavored organic supplements, which aim to help consumers achieve their fitness goals and desired body types.

Burrow

Seed Round in 2017
Burrow, Inc. is a New York-based furniture company that designs, manufactures, and supplies a range of home furnishings, including customizable sofas, sectionals, loveseats, armchairs, and ottomans, as well as tables, rugs, and various accessories. Founded in 2016, Burrow focuses on creating luxury furniture that is both easy to move and comfortable, utilizing sustainably-sourced hardwood and non-toxic, scratch- and stain-resistant fabrics. The company aims to reinvent the home furnishing experience by offering personalized and durable products that allow customers to avoid traditional retail markups. Burrow sells its items through physical showrooms in several states, including Washington, Massachusetts, Texas, and California, as well as through its online platform. The company's manufacturing facility is located in Mexico City, Mexico.
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