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We support entrepreneurs that are reimagining how families do things today.
We're help you to take it the next level. Our structure is a cumulation of years of entrepreneurial experience, and is crafted to help founders build long-lasting businesses.
How we invest
We take a patient, collaborative approach to working with our founders. We are trusted thought partners that enjoy working closely with founding teams at the earliest stages of their journey.
We invest in Pre Seed and Seed rounds that represent first institutional capital.
We invest in game-changing companies with genuine product-level innovation.
We invest in teams and companies that can deliver venture-scale returns
We invest in sectors that are improving the lives of families at scale
We invest in businesses rooted in sound, commercial fundamentals
The team
Our small team is comprised of seasoned Investors, Founders, and Operators. We bring years of combined experience investing in category defining businesses alongside a first-hand understanding of what it takes to launch and successfully grow a start up.
We leverage this knowledge to provide practical insights and guidance to our founders in a frank, honest, and helpful way.
Amit Sharma
Amit is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and ultimately, making all investment decisions at Black Jays.
He began his career as a global strategy consultant with Deloitte (in Canada and the UK), where he advised blue chip media, telecoms, and technology clients on matters of corporate strategy, digital transformation and growth.
Prior to starting Black Jays, Amit was an active advisor and investor to a number of early stage digital media and consumer startups in London and New York. He is also a Board Member with the New York Angels.
Brian Muller
Brian is a Principal at Black Jays and the CTO of Parallel Markets.
He has founded and run engineering, data science, and product teams in multiple industries - including e-commerce, media, and energy. Prior roles have included positions at Vox Media, the Washington Post, LivingSocial, and ZOLA Electric in Tanzania - and, most recently, the VP of Data and Growth at The Atlantic.
Prior to joining Black Jays, Brian was the Co-founder and CTO of OpBandit, which was acquired by Vox Media in 2015.
Tim Thimmaiah
Tim is a Principal at Black Jays, responsible for sourcing and vetting deals and working closely with founders to execute their vision.
He has been an operator for the past decade, most recently as the CEO and founder of ToneDen, which was acquired by Eventbrite in 2020. As a designer and engineer, Tim is well versed in launching consumer and enterprise products, along with a deep understanding of commercialization, go to market, and digital marketing.
Tim is now building Typefive
What we invest in
We invest in businesses that reimagine consumer products and services addressing evergreen needs of the modern family.
Care
Eldercare
Childcare
Special Needs Care
Pet care
Health and Wellness
Maternal Health
Mental Health
Fitness & Nutrition
Longevity
Finance
Personal Savings
Alternative
Investments
Non-Traditional
Earning Paths
Learning
Early Childhood
Enrichment
Re-Skilling
Seniors-Focused
Founders
Founders are the driving force behind every successful startup. Supporting them lies at the core of our operating philosophy at Black Jays. We look to partner with founders with strong foundational values.
Visionary
Collaborative
Gritty
Talent Magnets
Agile Learners
Integral Operators
“The Black Jays team supported the development of our organization from the very beginning. They trust the people they invest in and find ongoing ways to support.”
They are willing to roll their sleeves up and get into the details when they need to; we wouldn't be where we are without them.”
At Black Jays, were recognize that capital is one of many ingredients necessary for success.
We go above and beyond capital investment and provide our founders with strategic guidance, operational expertise, and network access.
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The fund in numbers
We're fortunate to build a lasting reputation in helping provide the right toolkit to our founders for growth. Our investment approach is robust, repeatable, and ready to scale.
30+
$2B
$400M+
50%
Core Values
Our values are built upon the foundations of respect, openness, knowledge, and humility. We uphold these standards internally and for the people we work with.
Founder First,
Founder Fair
We are fortunate to back the incredible founders we've backed.
Commercial Sophistication
We invest in industries with knowledge and commercial advantage
Honesty
We leave opacity at the door. Our values are built on trust, truth and transparency.
Diversity
We aim to bring a wide range of ideas, people and cultures into our investments and lives.
Intellectual Humility
We respect a continual willingness to learn and improve.
