Unlocking Human Potential
JAZZ Venture Partners is the leading venture capital firm focused on technologies that extend the boundaries of human performance. We invest in companies at the intersection of digital technology and neuroscience. We are interested in companies that leverage cutting-edge brain science to inform powerful technology platforms that are impacting the human experience, such as virtual and augmented reality, immersive video gaming, artificial intelligence, and closed-loop human-computer systems. Our portfolio companies are unlocking human potential in important markets: health, mind-body wellness, peak mental and physical performance, accelerated learning and training, sports, and entertainment.
The partners are proven investors, entrepreneurs, neuroscientists, and technologists. We have deep domain experience and unparalleled access to innovative companies, talent, and strategic resources. Our multidisciplinary backgrounds allow us to meaningfully support exceptional entrepreneurs and executives in building category-defining companies.
Team
Andrew Firlik
Partner
John F. Harris
Partner
Zack Lynch
Partner
John Spinale
Partner
Adam Gazzaley
Chief Scientist
Portfolio
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Halo Neuroscience is developing a novel and powerful neuroscience-based technology for improving motor and cognitive capabilities. Halo’s wearable platform is designed for use across the professional and consumer spectrum, from elite athletes and soldiers seeking ultimate performance to unlocking the full potential of individuals to learn new skills and knowledge. http://www.haloneuro.com -
Perceptive Automata is leveraging neuroscience to solve the hardest problem for robotic systems: understanding human behavior to enable symbiotic large-scale deployment of automated systems in human-dominated environments. Perceptive Automata provides human intuition for machines — impacting the future of self-driving cars and other autonomous vehicles and robots. https://www.perceptiveautomata.com -
NextStep is developing an accelerated learning technology platform that enables workers in less-skilled jobs to unlock their full potential with new and exciting careers. http://nextstep.careers/ -
ACQUIRED BY GOOGLE. Eyefluence has created the world’s first eye-interaction solution for augmented, virtual, and mixed reality devices. A quantum leap forward, the Eyefluence iUi™ synchronizes neuroscience and technology to deliver the preeminent vision-driven user interface for head-mounted displays (HMDs) -- with the power and speed to transform human performance in our interactions with technology, information, and each other. -
Pear Therapeutics is pioneering the development of software and virtual reality solutions that improve human performance in those suffering from neurological disorders -- clinically-validated, FDA approved digital therapeutics that are ‘paired’ with specific pharmaceuticals to create new combination paradigms that allow individuals with brain-related impairments to reach their full potential. http://www.peartherapeutics.com -
Mahana is developing breakthrough digital therapeutics that treat diseases, relieve suffering, and improve human performance. https://www.mahanatherapeutics.com/ -
Blue Note Therapeutics leverages cutting-edge digital technology and neuroscience to commercialize prescription digital therapeutics for the treatment of serious medical conditions. http://www.bluenotetherapeutics.com/ -
Pinpoint Predictive leverages neuroscience and machine learning to create the first privacy-safe commercial applications of psychometric AI-powered targeting and insights. https://www.pinpointpredictive.com/ -
Two Bit Circus is an experiential entertainment technology company that stimulates the sensorium, challenges the mind, and unlocks our potential to enjoy ourselves and each other in amazing new ways. Two Bit infuses physical locations with cutting edge digital technologies to create immersive, social, fun, and memorable experiences. http://twobitcircus.com/ -
Wade & Wendy is a software technology company that unlocks human potential by developing products that leverage advances in artificial intelligence to optimize the process of matching job-seekers with employers. https://wadeandwendy.ai/ -
Akili Interactive develops scientifically validated, immersive, and entertaining videogames designed to improve mental capabilities across several dimensions – from those suffering from health conditions such as ADHD and memory decline to enabling normal individuals to achieve peak cognitive performance. http://www.akiliinteractive.com -
Limbix develops technologies to enhance human performance across the spectrum from helping with disabilities to unlocking new capabilities. Limbix's virtual reality experiences treat a wide range of mental health conditions and optimize brain health. http://www.limbix.com/ -
Augment develops cutting-edge artificial intelligence technologies to enhance the performance of knowledge workers across the enterprise. http://www.augmenthq.com/ -
Freeletics combines psychological insights with digital technology and is the market leader in personalized coaching intelligence for optimizing physical fitness. https://www.freeletics.com -
Wisdo connects people with shared life experiences and aggregates the world’s wisdom. https://wisdo.com/ -
Pymetrics develops neuroscience-based human capital assessment software that enables companies to hire and retain the best employees. https://www.pymetrics.com/ -
Aira’s mission is to provide equal access to information for all, with initial focus on the 285 million blind and vision-impaired people worldwide. They are developing transformative remote assistive technology and services that enable greater mobility and independence to those with vision loss. https://aira.io -
Embodied, Inc. is a robotics and AI company creating state-of-the-art companion robots to revolutionize human-centric care and wellness by enhancing quality of life for individuals and families. http://www.embodied.me/ -
Level Ex creates professional video games for physicians. The company’s mobile app, VR, and AR experiences present scenarios to diagnose and perform procedures on life-like virtual patients to advance decision-making skills with real patients. The company unites award-winning game developers with top physicians from nationally-recognized hospitals to recreate actual patient cases with an unprecedented level of realism. Level Ex exposes physicians to new techniques, devices, and therapies in a fully-responsive, hyper-realistic, and risk-free environment. http://www.level-ex.com
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JAZZ Venture Partners is headquartered in San Francisco.
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