Black Jays

Black Jays is a venture capital firm dedicated to investing in founders who are reimagining the modern needs of families. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in companies that offer innovative solutions across four key categories: Digital Health & Wellness, Care & Caregiving, Personal Finance, and Education & Learning. Their portfolio includes companies like Ceremonia, Coterie, Fi, Hatch Collection, Jukebox Health, Naadam, Oula, Our Place, and Quip.

Black Jays emphasizes active support for its portfolio companies, collaborating closely with founders to evaluate and test go-to-market strategies, providing operational expertise, and leveraging their network to open doors for growth opportunities. They invest between $50,000 and $250,000, typically as part of a $1 million to $4 million total raise. In deals where they are not leading, the lead investor is generally a group with whom they have a strong relationship.

Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York City, Black Jays has made 41 investments and had 4 exits as of April 2025. Their most recent investment was on May 1, 2025, when CLEO Skin And Laser raised a new funding round. Notable exits include Hatch Collection, The Inside, and ROAM. The firm operates with a team of 2-10 employees and has a growth score of 33, indicating a strong presence in the venture capital landscape.