LongJump
General contacts
Investor type
VC
Founded
2017
AUM
$55 M
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Investor profile last updated: 26 September, 2025
Profile
LongJump is a first-check venture fund, based in Chicago, designed to invest in the next generation of founders. We provide capital, connections, and community to help founders take the leap towards building fast-growing, scalable businesses.
Apply for funding consideration at longjump.vc/apply
Industry
LongJump Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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LongJump Fund I
|
Venture Capital (VC)
|
Edtech
Financial Services
Fintech
SaaS
Security
Software
|
Pre-seed
Seed
|
North America
|
$5-10 m
|
$5 M
|
March 2021
|
|
LongJump Fund II
|
Venture Capital (VC)
|
Consumer Products
Consumer Services (B2C)
Edtech
Fashion/Beauty
SaaS
Security
Software
|
Pre-seed
Seed
|
North America
|
$5-10 m
|
$46 M
|
January 2025
|
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FAQs about LongJump
Is LongJump a venture capital or private equity firm?
LongJump is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed and Seed, writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Where is LongJump located?
LongJump is located in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
When was LongJump founded?
LongJump was founded in 2017.
What sectors and industries does LongJump invest in?
LongJump invests in companies and startups in Fashion/Beauty, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Gaming, Healthcare Services, SaaS, Security, Software, Edtech, Financial Services, Fintech, Consumer Products, Consumer Services (B2C).
What is LongJump geographical focus of investments?
LongJump invests in companies and startups in North America.
At what stages of companies and startups does LongJump typically invest in?
LongJump invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed.
What is the usual amount of LongJump investment?
LongJump usually invests $10-50 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for LongJump?
LongJump has around $55m assets under management.
When was LongJump last fund created?
LongJump last fund was created/launched in 2025-01-20
What are the contacts of LongJump?
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