# Jackson Square Ventures

> Jackson Square Ventures is a San Francisco venture capital firm investing at seed and Series A in software and marketplace companies. Founded in 2011, it pairs capital with operator experience and a founder network built through programs including Launchpad, Venture Scouts, a book club, and weekly cycling rides.

- **Founded:** 2011
- **Headquarters:** San Francisco, United States
- **Founders:** Greg Gretsch (Founding Partner and Managing Director), Pete Solvik (Founding Partner and Managing Director), Bob Spinner (Founding Partner)
- **Products:** Seed and Series A venture investing, JSV Launchpad, Launchpad Venture Scouts, JSV Book Club, JSV Startup Ride
- **Notable:** Closed a $193 million third fund in October 2019 against a $150 million target., Lists DocuSign, Upwork, Strava, Seismic, Artera, and Cornershop among portfolio companies., Reports more than $700 million invested across multiple funds on its current website.

## Products & services

- **Seed and Series A venture investing** — Equity investment and support for software and marketplace companies.
- **JSV Launchpad** — Ten-week, in-person summer program for student founders; $35,000 via an uncapped MFN SAFE, plus a 2.5% common equity stake.
- **Launchpad Venture Scouts** — Students source and evaluate founders; strong performers can earn a paid San Francisco summer internship.
- **JSV Book Club** — Author conversations and a community spanning founders, operators, investors, and readers.
- **JSV Startup Ride** — Friday cycling gatherings connecting founders, investors, operators, and friends.

## Achievements

- Closed a $193 million third fund in October 2019 against a $150 million target.
- Lists DocuSign, Upwork, Strava, Seismic, Artera, and Cornershop among portfolio companies.
- Reports more than $700 million invested across multiple funds on its current website.
- Led Ziplines Education’s $6.4 million Series A, described in a March 2024 founder interview.
- Led Crowdbotics’ $22 million Series A, described in January 2022.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Website checked October 27: Launchpad founder applications are closed with an interest list; Venture Scout applications are open. This is an observation date, not a launch date.
- **2026-10** — Current Launchpad directory identifies S26 companies, including Luzardo, Vyra, and Morsa; homepage emphasizes AI-native founders. Observation date.
- **2024-10** — Published a book-club discussion with William Finnegan about Barbarian Days.
- **2024-03** — Published an interview with Sara Leoni after leading Ziplines Education’s Series A.

## Links

- Website: https://www.jsv.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jackson-square-ventures/
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/jsv_vc
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jacksonsquareventures

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Last updated: 2026-10-27