Jumpstart New Jersey Angel Network

Jumpstart was formed in November of 2002 with the active support of New Jersey Technology Council (NJTC) and New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA). At that time, the CEO's of the NJTC and the EDA met with successful entrepreneurs and professional investors to encourage the formation an angel investor network to help early-stage companies. Shortly after this meeting, Jumpstart was born. Since its formation, Jumpstart has developed a strong relationship with the venture capital community. This relationship along with ties to the EDA and the NJTC allows Jumpstart to take full advantage of local resources to help early-stage companies. Since Jumpstart first started investing in 2004, member investments have totaled over $35 million in 45 companies. Jumpstart invests in the Mid-Atlantic region with more than half of the investment New Jersey. Jumpstart angels invest primarily in early-stage companies in all areas of technology from software as a service technology, apps to behavioral health modification to CleanTech. Our members have deep knowledge and experience in many areas and invest not only their dollars but their expertise in helping young companies grow.