
SJF invests in companies that are leveraging the Internet, software and other information technologies to deliver innovative services to businesses and consumers.
Representative technology-enhanced services include:
SJF believes that technology-enhanced services provide exceptional opportunities for companies to scale rapidly and transform markets. SJF realizes, however, that few technology-enhanced services companies can become successful businesses until entrepreneurs have sufficient resources, flexibility and assistance to execute in continuously evolving markets. SJF supports entrepreneurs and management team members by providing growth capital, facilitating industry introductions, assisting with employee recruitment, establishing banking relationships, advising on mergers and acquisitions, and participating in board-level business planning.
SJF’s team members have invested successfully in technology-enhanced services companies for more than a decade. When assessing investment opportunities, SJF focuses on compelling companies that are demonstrating enthusiastic demand from businesses and consumers. Indications of market validation may be represented by rapid market adoption, high levels of user engagement, repeat sales from blue chip customers, and a growing pipeline of interested users.
SJF’s principals believe in the power of technology-enhanced services to deliver unique services that create positive impacts on individuals and/or the environment. While SJF invests in many types of companies, we are especially eager to partner with businesses that provide external benefits, such as democratizing access to information, facilitating patient care, tapping human capital, and building richer communities.
For more on tech-enhanced services, see the SJF blog.
Albertson, NY
Online tools that empower contractors to collaborate effectively with facilities managers
Washington, DC
Technology-based solution to connect donors and volunteers with worthy causes around the world
Titusville, PA
Online salvage auction services
Exited 2010 – Sold to QCSA Auto Auctions
“We had capital from a strong local investment community. However, we really liked SJF’s years of experience and deep connections in our industry. We were attracted to the idea of bringing on an institutional investor who shared our vision and could help us realize it.”
Chris Martin, CEO, CleanScapes