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Perot Jain

North America, Texas, United States, Dallas

Description

Perot Jain, L.P. is a Dallas-based venture capital firm established in 2018 by prominent entrepreneurs Ross Perot Jr. and Anurag Jain. The firm primarily focuses on seed and early-stage investments, aiming to partner with disruptive technology companies and visionary entrepreneurs. Leveraging the extensive networks and operational expertise of its founders, Perot Jain seeks to provide more than just capital, offering strategic guidance and access to a broad ecosystem of resources. Their investment philosophy centers on identifying innovative solutions across various sectors that have the potential for significant market impact.

The firm's investment strategy is sector-agnostic but shows a clear inclination towards technology-driven ventures. While they do not strictly adhere to specific verticals, their portfolio indicates investments in areas such as artificial intelligence, enterprise software, fintech, healthcare technology, and consumer-facing platforms. Perot Jain emphasizes long-term partnerships, working closely with portfolio companies to navigate growth challenges and scale operations. They look for strong management teams with clear visions and a commitment to execution, often participating in rounds where they can add substantial value beyond financial contribution.

Since its inception, Perot Jain has actively built a diverse portfolio, having made approximately 24 investments to date. This active investment pace underscores their commitment to fostering innovation within the startup ecosystem. Their approach involves a hands-on engagement with founders, drawing on the deep entrepreneurial and operational backgrounds of Ross Perot Jr., known for his work with Perot Systems and real estate ventures, and Anurag Jain, a seasoned investor and entrepreneur. The firm aims to support companies through critical early growth phases, helping them achieve milestones that attract further investment and market traction.

Investor Profile

Perot Jain has backed more than 43 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 3 rounds, about 7% of its total and boasts 4 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, India, Estonia.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Logistics, Information Technology.
  • Typical check size: $500K – $5M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (49%)
  • Series A (19%)
  • Series B (9%)
  • Series Unknown (9%)
  • Series C (5%)
  • Pre Seed (2%)
  • Series D (2%)
  • Corporate Round (2%)
  • Private Equity (2%)

Country Focus

  • United States (95%)
  • India (2%)
  • Estonia (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Logistics
  • Information Technology
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Robotics
  • Saas
  • Fleet Management
  • Transportation
  • Machine Learning
  • Internet
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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 Perot Jain frequently co-invest with?

Conversion Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 4
SRI Ventures
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 2
NFI Ventures
North America, New Jersey, United States, Camden
Co-Investments: 2
Maveron
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
Version One Ventures
North America, British Columbia, Canada, Vancouver
Co-Investments: 2
Plug and Play
North America, California, United States, Sunnyvale
Co-Investments: 2
Madrona
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Co-Investments: 4
HALL Group
North America, Texas, United States, Dallas
Co-Investments: 3
Koch Disruptive Technologies
North America, Kansas, United States, Wichita
Co-Investments: 2
StartX (Stanford-StartX Fund)
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Perot Jain often collaborate with?

AT
North America, Florida, United States, Miami
Shared Deals: 1
AP
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
JB
North America, Texas, United States, Austin
Shared Deals: 2
KY
North America, Texas, United States, Dallas
Shared Deals: 2
ES
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Shared Deals: 2
Shared Deals: 1
AO
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
RP
North America, Texas, United States, Dallas
Shared Deals: 2
AB
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
DT
North America, Colorado, United States, Denver
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by Perot Jain?

Scout AI

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Scout AI Building the robotic foundation model for defense.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)
SeedApr 16, 2025
Amount Raised: $15,000,000
Renaissant

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Renaissant provides a platform that transforms facilities operations from workarounds to integrated digital solutions.

AnalyticsCRMInformation Technology
Series AJul 15, 2024
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
Noteefy Inc

Los Angeles, California, United States

Noteefy makes it easy for golf courses to accelerate revenue & efficiency with an automated tee sheet booking assistant solution for golfers

Software
SeedMay 8, 2024
Cecilian Partners

New Hope, Pennsylvania, United States

Cecilian Partners develops a real estate software platform that simplifies the management of community development.

CommunitiesInformation TechnologyMapping ServicesProperty ManagementPropTechReal EstateSoftware
Series UnknownOct 11, 2023
REPOWR

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

REPOWR is a community of networks where logistics companies seamlessly lease & share assets to reduce waste & underutilization.

LogisticsSoftwareSupply Chain ManagementTransportation
Series AApr 11, 2023
Amount Raised: $8,000,000
Grata

Dallas, Texas, United States

Grata is an online platform for consumers to convey recognition in real-time directly to frontline workers.

AppsHuman ResourcesInformation Technology
SeedDec 15, 2022
Amount Raised: $6,000,000
Virtualness

San Francisco, California, United States

Virtualness is a mobile-first platform created to assist brands and creators in navigating the challenging Web3 environment.

Information TechnologyInternetWeb3
SeedNov 16, 2022
Amount Raised: $8,000,000
TestFit

Dallas, Texas, United States

TestFit builds feasibility software for commodity buildings.

Generative AIInformation TechnologySmart BuildingSoftware
Series AJul 15, 2022
Amount Raised: $20,000,000
Apptronik

Austin, Texas, United States

Apptronik designs and builds human-centered robotics systems.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Industrial AutomationReal TimeRobotics
SeedMay 31, 2022
Amount Raised: $14,600,000
Booster

Seattle, Washington, United States

Booster is a fleet management company that specializes in delivering renewable fuels, gasoline, diesel, and bio-diesel delivery services.

EnergyFleet ManagementLogisticsOil and Gas
Series DMay 25, 2022
Amount Raised: $125,000,000