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Jetstream

North America, California, United States, San Francisco

Description

Jetstream is an early-stage venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, dedicated to investing in companies that are "advancing life and beauty on our planet." The firm primarily targets Seed and Series A stage startups, seeking to partner with founders who are building innovative solutions for a more sustainable and thriving future. Their investment thesis is broadly categorized into several key areas that reflect their mission-driven approach.

The firm's thematic focus spans critical sectors such as Human Health & Longevity, aiming to support breakthroughs in healthcare and well-being. They also actively invest in Climate & Biodiversity solutions, backing technologies and businesses that address environmental challenges and promote ecological balance. Furthermore, Jetstream explores opportunities in Conscious Consumption, supporting companies that foster sustainable consumer behaviors and products, and the Future of Work & Education, enabling advancements in how people learn and contribute. This holistic approach underscores their commitment to impact-driven innovation across diverse industries.

Jetstream typically deploys initial checks ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000, making them a significant early-stage capital provider for promising ventures. Beyond capital, the firm emphasizes a collaborative partnership with its portfolio companies, leveraging its network and expertise to support founders through their growth journey. Their commitment to early-stage companies, often before they achieve significant traction, highlights their belief in visionary founders and their potential to create substantial long-term value and positive global impact.

Investor Profile

Jetstream has backed more than 28 startups, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada.
  • Strong thematic focus on Sustainability, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Manufacturing.
  • Typical check size: $500K – $2M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (54%)
  • Pre Seed (25%)
  • Series A (14%)
  • Series Unknown (7%)

Country Focus

  • United States (86%)
  • Canada (14%)

Industry Focus

  • Sustainability
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Manufacturing
  • Information Technology
  • Software
  • Recycling
  • Geospatial
  • Robotics
  • Aerospace
  • Big Data
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Jetstream frequently co-invest with?

MCJ Collective
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 3
Techstars
North America, Colorado, United States, Boulder
Co-Investments: 2
Congruent Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
Liquid 2 Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Y Combinator
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 3
Bloomberg Beta
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
REFASHIOND Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
Revolution’s Rise of the Rest Seed Fund
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Co-Investments: 3
Everywhere Ventures (The Fund)
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Initialized Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Jetstream often collaborate with?

KB
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Shared Deals: 2
JI
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 1
BV
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1
KM
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
Daniel Kan
North America, United States
Shared Deals: 1
MG
North America, California, United States, Los Altos
Shared Deals: 2
SP
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
NR
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
SP
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
IA
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by Jetstream?

Verdi Expeditions

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Verdi Expeditions is a scalable platform for agricultural automation and tailored plant health.

Farming
SeedMay 15, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,657,315
Verdi

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Bringing the benefits of indoor farming to the 99% of crops growing outdoors.

AgricultureArtificial Intelligence (AI)Information ServicesInformation Technology
SeedMay 15, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,657,315
Orpheus Ocean

New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States

Orpheus Ocean focuses on revolutionizing deep ocean exploration with scalable, autonomous robots for research and resource management.

Marine TechnologyRobotics
Pre SeedMar 3, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,800,000
Presto

Oakland, California, United States

Presto is a software platform to power magical charging experiences for fleets, mobility providers, and businesses.

Information TechnologyInternet
SeedFeb 6, 2025
Amount Raised: $15,000,000
Planette

San Francisco, California, United States

Planette empowers businesses to adapt to climate change by providing year-ahead extreme weather risk forecasts.

DatabaseInformation Technology
Pre SeedFeb 14, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,400,000
Pathways Technologies, Inc.

New York, New York, United States

Pathways automates the creation of Life Cycle Assessments and Environmental Product Declarations for manufacturers

ArchitectureArtificial Intelligence (AI)ConstructionEnvironmental Engineering
Pre SeedFeb 14, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,500,000
Metafold 3D

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Metafold makes cloud-based design for additive manufacturing software

Software
SeedJul 18, 2023
Amount Raised: $1,784,806
Trebellar

San Francisco, California, United States

Trebellar specializes in helping firms optimize building operations and space decisions to reduce carbon emissions.

ConstructionEnvironmental ConsultingReal Estate
SeedJul 12, 2023
Amount Raised: $3,500,000
Rhizome

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Rhizome is helping electric utilities assess and prevent climate-induced power grid failures.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Enterprise SoftwareFacilities Support ServicesInfrastructurePower Grid
Pre SeedJun 1, 2023
Amount Raised: $2,500,000
Albedo

Broomfield, Colorado, United States

Building satellites to capture the ultra-high resolution 10 cm visible imagery, co-collected with 2 m thermal imagery.

AerospaceBig DataGeospatialManufacturing
Series ASep 7, 2022
Amount Raised: $48,000,000