The JumpFund

The Jump Fund is a venture capital firm based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, that focuses on investing in startups and early-stage companies, particularly those led by women. The firm prioritizes investing women's capital in businesses with female leadership, ideally including women in C-level positions. Its investment portfolio primarily targets the technology, healthcare, and consumer goods sectors. The Jump Fund aims to support the growth of female-led ventures within Chattanooga and the broader Southeast region of the United States, fostering economic development and innovation in these areas.

Stefanie Crowe

Partner

Past deals in Tennessee

otto-js

Seed Round in 2018
otto by DEVCON develops advanced runtime application security software aimed at enhancing internet safety and simplifying security measures for businesses. The software is designed to help organizations quickly secure their digital environments with minimal coding required, integrating seamlessly with major content delivery networks, cloud marketplaces, and content management systems. By providing real-time intelligence on security vulnerabilities and dynamic threats, otto protects brand integrity and customer data from various cyber risks, including client-side attacks and data breaches. Additionally, the platform offers automated tools for monitoring and mitigating risks associated with third-party scripts and outdated libraries. With a commitment to democratizing cybersecurity, otto provides a Chrome extension that alerts users to potential threats while gathering crowd-sourced threat intelligence. This continuous feed of information enhances the software's capabilities, fostering a self-healing technology that adapts to emerging threats. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, DEVCON is dedicated to safeguarding consumers and businesses alike from the growing landscape of cyber threats.

Stony Creek Colors

Series A in 2017
Stony Creek Colors, Inc. is a manufacturer of bio-based colorants for the global textile industry, specializing in plant-based dyes. Founded in 2012 by Sarah Bellos and headquartered in Springfield, Tennessee, the company collaborates with small farmers in the Southeastern United States to produce its products. Stony Creek Colors focuses on providing sustainable color solutions to mills and brands, promoting environmentally friendly practices within the textile sector.

Utilize Health

Series A in 2017
Utilize Health, Inc. is a Nashville-based company that provides an online platform designed to connect patients with neurological disabilities to specialized therapies and facilities, enhancing their potential for recovery. The company focuses on six specific conditions: spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, stroke, and multiple sclerosis. In addition to its patient-facing services, Utilize Health partners with health plans and providers to offer care coordination solutions that improve health outcomes and lower healthcare costs. The platform features digital tools such as a Facility Finder, an Education Library, and a Messaging Tool for direct communication with Patient Advocates. The Patient Advocate Program assists patients in navigating the healthcare system by helping them locate facilities, obtain prescriptions, and arrange transportation, ensuring comprehensive support for those managing complex medical needs.

MomSource Network

Series A in 2016
MomSource has grown into a fully-inclusive network of candidates committed to supporting one another along their flexible employment journey and via our personal and professional development workshops. As time passed and our mission evolved, they began to realize that flexible employment resonates with people in many stages in life. Though the MomSource was founded out of a need experienced by many moms, our mission is to find any qualified candidate flexible employment. They work with moms, men, millennials, retirees and any other person who prioritizes flexibility when choosing an employer.

Rezli

Series A in 2015
Rezli is a content, media, and career-building platform that empowers people of all ages to turn their passion into a career. The platform helps users in building a digital resume or portfolio, sharing stories, and networking with others in the industry as they establish and pursue their dreams.

SweetBio

Pre Seed Round in 2015
SweetBio, Inc. is a Memphis, Tennessee-based company that develops and manufactures innovative wound care solutions by bioengineering medical grade Manuka honey into advanced membranes. Founded in 2015, SweetBio aims to reduce complications and infections associated with various types of wounds, including pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers, and surgical wounds. The company's flagship product, Apis, is a patented, FDA-cleared wound care patch that utilizes a unique combination of gelatin and nanoparticles to incorporate honey at a molecular level, resulting in a solid, durable patch that maintains a moist wound environment and manages exudate effectively. SweetBio has gained recognition through its participation in various accelerators and competitions, and has been featured in prominent media outlets.
International Coffee Group operates as a specialty coffee roasting company. It also operates a chain of cafes that sell coffee. In addition, the company distributes espresso machines, coffee brewing equipment, and grinders. International Coffee Group was founded in 1997 and is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States.