Jump Management
Overview
Jump Management is the family and business office of Michael Jordan, overseeing his investments and financial partnerships. The firm manages the marketing, public relations, and philanthropic activities for the Hall of Famer, as well as his investments and financial partnerships. Off the court, Jordan is a successful businessman, investor, and philanthropist. His Jordan Brand (a division of NIKE) has been a leader and innovator in athletic shoes and apparel since its creation in 1997. Jordan is also the first former player to become the majority owner of an NBA franchise, the Charlotte Hornets. In the fall of 2020, along with three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin, he launched a NASCAR team, 23XI Racing. As one of the world's most popular and recognizable figures, Jordan's endorsement portfolio includes Gatorade, Upper Deck, and 2K, among others, as well as several successful restaurants. Jump Management's investment strategy focuses on early-stage companies across various sectors, including food and agriculture, retail and restaurant, and sports and entertainment. The firm seeks to partner with exceptional leaders in software and tech-enabled services to drive long-term value. Their approach emphasizes investing in great leaders and companies around themes in B2B verticals that are slow to change. They aim to be the first institutional capital into bootstrapped, growing businesses in the lower-middle market, often in under-the-radar geographies like their home in North Carolina. The firm focuses on software and tech-enabled services with $10 million+ revenue, 20%+ growth, and breakeven or profitable. Jump Management's portfolio includes companies such as aXiomatic, Buzzer, Cinco Spirits Group, Gigster, and Vanilla. The firm is driven by performance, first and foremost, for their companies and limited partners. They engage their strategic network of advisors to unlock value and ignite growth, provide capital allocation expertise to teams consolidating industries, and lean into technology investments to boost organic growth and margins. They foster a special culture worthy of their companies in the heart of America.
Investment Focus
- Exceptional leadership
- Capital-efficient businesses
- B2B verticals with slow change
- Lower-middle market companies
- Software and tech-enabled services
- Revenue over $10 million
- 20%+ growth
- Breakeven or profitable
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Jump Management invest in?
Jump Management invests in Sports & Entertainment, Food & Agriculture and Retail & Restaurant, and is based in District of Columbia, United States. Jump Management is listed as a family office in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Jump Management invest at?
Jump Management backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B and Growth.
Which regions does Jump Management invest in?
Jump Management invests across United States.
What companies has Jump Management invested in?
Jump Management's portfolio includes Axiomatic, Buzzer, Gigster, Vanilla and Cinco Spirits Group.
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