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Key people at The JumpFund.
The JumpFund operates as an investment firm channeling capital into women-led ventures across the Southeastern United States. As a micro VC, it deploys funds into early-stage, high-growth businesses, actively supporting female founders. The firm's strategy cultivates a robust regional entrepreneurial ecosystem by providing essential funding and guidance to promising companies.
Kristina Montague and Tiffanie Robinson founded The JumpFund in 2013, driven by profound disparities in venture capital for women. They observed that minimal capital reached women-led companies, despite proven performance, and that women's capital remained largely untapped. This insight inspired their mission to activate women as angel investors and deliver crucial funding to female entrepreneurs.
The firm serves women-led companies seeking early capital across diverse sectors throughout the Southeast. The JumpFund's vision aims to establish the region as a leading hub for women to invest in and launch businesses. Currently nurturing its existing portfolio, the firm empowers these founders, envisioning their future reinvestment into the next wave of women-led enterprises.
Key people at The JumpFund.
The JumpFund is a pioneering venture capital firm dedicated exclusively to investing in women-led startups across the Southeastern United States. Founded with the mission to activate women’s capital and close the gender funding gap, The JumpFund channels resources into early-stage companies led by women, focusing on sectors such as technology, digital health, consumer products, and social impact. By providing not just capital but also mentorship and strategic support, the firm has played a catalytic role in building a more inclusive startup ecosystem in the region. Its investment philosophy centers on empowering female entrepreneurs and creating a ripple effect where successful founders go on to invest in and mentor the next generation.
Launched in 2013, The JumpFund was born out of a recognition that less than 3% of venture capital in the U.S. was going to women-led companies, despite strong evidence that diverse founding teams outperform their peers. The firm was co-founded by a group of women investors and entrepreneurs, including Kristina Montague, who became Managing Partner, along with General Partners Stefanie Crowe and Tiffanie Robinson. Over the years, The JumpFund has evolved from a local angel group into a structured venture fund, managing over $7 million in assets and investing in 30 women-led companies headquartered in the Southeast. The firm’s early focus on activating women’s capital has helped shift the landscape, with more than 80% of its investors being women.
The JumpFund is riding the wave of increased attention to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the tech and venture capital industries. As more data emerges showing the outperformance of diverse teams, the firm’s model is gaining recognition as both socially impactful and financially sound. The Southeastern U.S. is experiencing a tech renaissance, with cities like Chattanooga, Atlanta, and Nashville emerging as innovation hubs. The JumpFund is helping to ensure that women entrepreneurs are not left behind in this growth, positioning the region as a leader in female-founded innovation. By fostering a pipeline of successful women-led startups, the firm is influencing the broader ecosystem to become more equitable and resilient.
The JumpFund’s future is likely to be shaped by the continued rise of women in venture capital and entrepreneurship, as well as the ongoing expansion of the Southeast’s tech ecosystem. While the firm has paused new investments to focus on growing its existing portfolio, its legacy will endure through the companies it has backed and the investors it has inspired. As more women enter the ranks of angel and venture investors, The JumpFund’s model may serve as a blueprint for similar initiatives nationwide. The firm’s influence will likely extend beyond its portfolio, helping to shift cultural norms and investment practices in the venture capital world. In a landscape where representation matters, The JumpFund is not just funding companies—it’s building a movement.
