Chicago Capital

Peter Johnson is a Partner at Jump Capital, a venture capital firm that invests in data-driven software startups in the FinTech, IT & Data Infrastructure, B2B SaaS, and Media industries

Show Notes

Peter Johnson is a Partner at Jump Capital, a venture capital firm that invests in data-driven software startups in the FinTech, IT & Data Infrastructure, B2B SaaS, and Media industries. They also invest in crypto startups and projects that are redefining what is possible in an open financial and decentralized network future. Jump makes high-conviction investments and has assisted in the scaling of some of the industry's leading businesses.

In this episode, we covered:
  • Crypto
  • Jump Capital’s New Fund
  • Stablecoins
  • Cross-Border Transactions
  • Advantages in the Chicago Market
And much more.... Please Enjoy!

You can find Peter on his Linkedin & Twitter and Jump Capital on Linkedin, Twitter and their website.

Jump Capital’s Insights page and his blog on Stablecoins.

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What is Chicago Capital?

The Chicago Capital Podcast explores the startup and Venture Capital ecosystem in the Windy City. Each episode will feature a prominent founder, Venture Capitalist, or Angel investor who plays an integral part in the city's entrepreneurial story. Join host Matt Castellini as he chats with guests about their career journey, their perspective on a particular market, and their thoughts on the Chicago VC and startup scene.