Juxtapose

Juxtapose is a distinctive New York City-based venture creation firm, founded in 2019 by Jed Cairo and Patrick Conroy. Unlike traditional venture capital firms, Juxtapose operates with a unique model focused on building companies from the ground up. They identify promising market opportunities, then actively recruit exceptional entrepreneurial talent to serve as co-founders, providing the initial capital and extensive operational support necessary to launch and scale these new ventures. This hands-on approach positions them as a strategic partner deeply embedded in the early stages of company formation.

The firm's investment strategy is characterized by its proactive, studio-like methodology. Juxtapose doesn't just invest in existing startups; they are instrumental in their inception, often acting as the sole or lead investor in the foundational rounds. They commit significant resources to each new company, typically providing an initial capital infusion ranging from $10 million to $25 million. This substantial early investment enables the nascent companies to rapidly build out their teams, develop their core products, and establish market traction without immediate pressure to seek external funding.

Juxtapose has demonstrated significant financial backing for its venture creation model. The firm successfully raised its inaugural fund, Juxtapose Fund I, with $200 million in 2019, followed by a larger Juxtapose Fund II, which closed at $300 million in 2022. This brings their total capital under management to an impressive $500 million, underscoring their capacity to support multiple high-potential ventures. Their focus remains steadfast on creating category-defining technology companies across various sectors, aiming to build businesses with long-term, sustainable competitive advantages through deep strategic and operational engagement.