Jumpstart New Jersey Angel Network

Name

Jumpstart New Jersey Angel Network

Legal name

JumpStart NJ Angel Network

Website

https://www.jumpstartnj.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

JumpStart New Jersey Angel Network is a member-led angel investment group founded in 2002 that connects accredited investors with early-stage technology startups across the Mid-Atlantic, sourcing deals via Dealum, monthly pitch meetings, and member referrals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Angel Investing / Early-Stage Venture Capital

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Micro-VC & Angel Funds (FSANAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Early-Stage Venture Capital (Pre-Seed/Seed) (FSANAAAA), Early-Stage Venture Capital (Series A/B) (FSANAAAB)

Keywords

• Angel investing network
• Early-stage venture capital
• Startup funding network
• Accredited investor group
• Technology startup investment

Headquarters

HQ city

Mount Laurel

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership dues: All members pay annual dues and contribute toward finding quality deals. No transaction fees for investments.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

JumpStart NJ is a member-led angel investment network that pools the capital of accredited angel investors — successful serial entrepreneurs, executives, and venture capitalists — to fund early-stage technology startups. Startups apply through the Dealum platform, present at monthly pitch meetings, or attend Meet the Angels networking events. Members invest their own capital individually (no pooled fund), typically $25K–$500K+ per member per company, with collective rounds often exceeding $1MM, and provide mentorship and introductions to other regional angel groups and VCs.

Product overview

JumpStart New Jersey Angel Network is a member-led angel investment network rather than a product company. It does not offer a traditional product or software platform. The organization connects early-stage technology startups with accredited angel investors through a structured deal-flow process. Members invest personally in companies (not through a pooled fund), with each member making independent investment decisions. The network facilitates applications via Dealum (a third-party deal management platform), hosts monthly pitch meetings where startups present 10-minute pitches, organizes 'Meet the Angels' networking events, and provides ongoing mentorship to portfolio companies. Key services include investment criteria guidance, due diligence support, and access to regional resources through partnerships with organizations like NJEDA and Angel Capital Association.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Angel Investment Capital
• Monthly Pitch Meetings
• Meet the Angels Networking Events
• Angel Network Membership
• Portfolio Mentorship and Co-Investor Introductions

Quantifiable outcome

• Pre-money valuations typically under $10MM
• +3 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Westchester AngelscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance providing deep value to members of both angel groups and startups. Features shared investor meetings, due diligence teams, and co-investing opportunities. Startups benefit by raising more money in a single effort.
• Angel Capital AssociationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerJumpStart NJ is a member of the Angel Capital Association, providing member benefits and connection to broader angel ecosystem.
• Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern PennsylvaniaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional technology partnership supporting innovation in the Mid-Atlantic region.
• ACG New Jersey (Association for Corporate Growth)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate growth organization partnership supporting the New Jersey startup ecosystem.
• NY Area Angel AllianceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNew York area angel alliance partnership for cross-regional deal flow and networking.
• EisnerAmperminorOthersAccounting and advisory firm sponsor helping clients meet pressing issues and position for success.
• FBT GibbonsminorOthersNational law firm with 800+ lawyers in 26 offices advising businesses, investors, and venture-backed companies on middle-market transactions.
• NJTC (New Jersey Technology Council)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 2002 with active support from NJTC. Co-founded by Wayne Tamarelli with Maxine Ballen, then-president of NJTC.
• NJEDA (New Jersey Economic Development Authority)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 2002 with active support from NJEDA. CEO Caren Franzini asked Wayne Tamarelli to start the angel group.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Band of Angels: Long-standing Silicon Valley-based angel group with member-led investing across multiple sectors. Highly comparable model as a member-led angel network with serial entrepreneur membership.
• Westchester Angels: Regional angel network in Westchester, NY with member-led investing and shared due diligence. Direct comparable as JumpStart NJ's strategic alliance partner operating a similar model in an adjacent geography.
• Keiretsu Forum: One of the largest global angel investor networks with multiple regional chapters, individual member investing, and structured pitch events. Highly comparable to JumpStart NJ's member-led model and Mid-Atlantic presence.
• Sand Hill Angels: Silicon Valley angel group with member-led investing and a focus on early-stage technology companies. Direct comparable in operating model and member base composition.
• Robin Hood Ventures: Greater Philadelphia-area angel group investing in early-stage companies with a member-led structure. Closest geographic peer serving the same Mid-Atlantic ecosystem.
• Hyde Park Angels: Chicago-based member-led angel network with structured deal evaluation and follow-on participation. Comparable in member-driven model and early-stage tech focus.
• Tech Coast Angels: One of the largest US angel networks with multiple chapters and member-led investing. Direct comparable in scale and operating model.
• Golden Seeds: National angel network with regional chapters focused on early-stage investing with member-driven deal evaluation. Comparable member-led structure serving a similar early-stage tech audience.

Others

• Angel Capital Association: Industry association of which JumpStart NJ is a member, representing the broader US angel investing ecosystem. Comparable as an organizing body for angel networks rather than as a direct competitor.

Regional players

• NY Area Angel Alliance: Alliance of New York-area angel groups providing cross-regional deal flow. Comparable as a regional angel ecosystem enabler in an adjacent geography to JumpStart NJ.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/jumpstartangels
• Facebookfacebook.com/jumpstartnjangelnetwork
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jumpstart-nj-angel-network

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments2 records

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