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Key people at Jesselson.
Jesselson was founded in 1993 by Michael G. Jesselson (Founder and President).
Jesselson Capital Corporation is a private investment firm that focuses on early-stage opportunities, particularly within the internet startup sector, alongside significant engagement in real estate investing. The firm operates by deploying private capital across its diverse ventures, with Michael Jesselson serving as its president and CEO since 1994. Its investment strategy has historically included early backing for technology companies, notably an initial investment in the pioneering messaging service ICQ Mirabilis. Beyond its startup portfolio, Jesselson Capital actively participates in real estate markets, with Samuel Jesselson overseeing related investment activities at JWCM. Furthermore, the firm's leadership extends to directorships in acquisition companies, exemplified by Michael Jesselson's involvement with Centurion Acquisition. This strategic direction has been consistently guided by Michael Jesselson since he assumed the roles of president and CEO in 1994.
Jesselson was founded in 1993 by Michael G. Jesselson (Founder and President).
Key people at Jesselson.
Jesselson has 7 tracked investments across 4 companies. The latest tracked deal is $39.0M Series C in Bluewhite in January 2024.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2024 | Bluewhite | $39.0M Series C | Insight Partners | Entrée Capital Ventures, MoreVC, Pitango Venture Capital, State OF Mind Ventures, Alumni Ventures, LIP Ventures, Peregrine Ventures |
| Jan 1, 2023 | myInterview | $11.0M Series A | Aleph VC, Aviad Eyal, Jesselson | Endure Capital, Zinc, Ronald Cohen, Digital Horizon, Ocean Azul Partners, Seedil |
| Sep 1, 2021 | Bluewhite | $37.0M Series B | Entrée Capital Ventures, Insight Partners | MoreVC, Pitango Venture Capital, State OF Mind Ventures, Clal Insurance, Peregrine Ventures, Regah Ventures |
| May 14, 2019 | Aleph Farms | $12.0M Series A | Kenneth LEE | JON Nash, CPT Capital, M Industry, NEW Crop Capital, Peregrine Ventures, Strauss Group, Technion Innovation Opportunities Fund, U.s. Venture |
| Oct 22, 2015 | Jifiti.com | $3.3M Other Equity | — | Stephen Milstein, Motti Lichtenstein, Schottenstein Store Corporation, Simon Venture Group |
| Jan 16, 2014 | Jifiti.com | $1.0M Other Equity | Jesselson | — |
| Jul 29, 2013 | Jifiti.com | $2.5M Seed | — | Schottenstein Stores, Mikael Thygesen |
