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§ Venture Capital · 161 Bay St Ste 4440, Toronto, Ontario M5J 2S1, CA
JLA Ventures operates as a venture capital firm, providing growth capital to technology companies. Its investment strategy targets businesses across software-as-a-service, digital media, mobile applications, and enterprise software. The firm identifies and supports ventures with strong potential for market disruption and impact within dynamic technological landscapes.
Established in 1996, JLA Ventures was founded by John Albright, who transitioned from investment banking and private equity. Albright's insight focused on capitalizing on opportunities within high-growth technology segments. The firm's early strategic evolution emphasized the mobile sector, part of a broader strategy to foster innovation in digital markets.
JLA Ventures primarily invests in early to growth-stage companies developing solutions in internet, e-commerce, and communications security. It aims to build a robust portfolio by backing founders with transformative ideas, supplying capital to scale operations and achieve market leadership. Its vision is to foster growth within the technology ecosystem by nurturing impactful enterprises.
JLA Ventures has 5 tracked investments across 4 companies. The latest tracked deal is $25.0M Series C in Achievers in September 2011.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2011 | Achievers | $25.0M Series C | Sequoia Capital | Bowery Capital, NextView Ventures, Relay Ventures, Grandbanks Capital, Ontario Venture Capital Fund |
| Sep 28, 2010 | NetShelter - Data Powered Media | $15.0M Data Powered Media - Series B | — | RHO Ventures |
| Jan 20, 2010 | ecobee | $6.7M Other Equity | — | Ontario, Tech Capital Partners |
| Jul 1, 2009 | QuickPlay Media | $12.0M Series D | GMP Securities | Relay Ventures, General Catalyst, Ventures West |
| May 1, 2009 | Achievers | $6.0M Series B | Ontario Venture Capital Fund, Grandbanks Capital | Relay Ventures, Laurence Capital |