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§ Venture Capital · Plano, TX, USA
Angel investing for startups in sports, health-tech, commerce, and philanthropic projects supporting Latina entrepreneurs.
JLo Ventures is an investment vehicle associated with entertainer Jennifer Lopez, primarily focused on backing startups and initiatives across sectors such as sports, health-tech, commerce, and shopping. The entity also supports philanthropic projects aimed at Latina entrepreneurs, reflecting Lopez's broader commitment to underserved communities, including her partnership with Grameen America as a National Ambassador. While specific funding metrics or assets under management for JLo Ventures remain undisclosed, its investment strategy aligns with Lopez's business interests, often involving her long-time manager Benny Medina and collaborators like Lisa Sequino, co-founder of JLo Beauty, which launched in 2022. The venture operates as an angel investing vehicle, targeting promising companies and initiatives. Details regarding JLo Ventures' specific founding year or official founders beyond its association with Jennifer Lopez are not publicly available.
JLo Ventures has 2 tracked investments across 1 company. The latest tracked deal is $26.0M Series A in Actym Therapeutics, Inc. in October 2023.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2023 | Actym Therapeutics, Inc. | $26.0M Series A | Illumina Ventures, Boehringer Ingelheim | Boehringer Ingelheim Venture Fund, Gkcc |
| Apr 1, 2020 | Actym Therapeutics, Inc. | $34.0M Series A | Kanad DAS | Boehringer Ingelheim Venture Fund, Illumina Ventures, Korea Investment Partners |