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JetBlue Technology Ventures

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About Company
JetBlue Technology Ventures invests in and partners with early-stage startups.

Related to

JetBlue Airways

JetBlue Airways

JetBlue is a customer service channel for a major US airline.

Sector

Travel and Leisure

Subsector

Airlines

Keywords

Aerospace, Air Transportation, Travel

Location

Long Island City, Queens, NY, USA

total rounds

1

total raised

$400M

count Of Investments

1

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founded date

01.02.2016

founders

Number of employees

Company Type

For Profit

IPO status

Private

Description

Based in San Carlos, California, JetBlue Technology Ventures is a venture capital firm that focuses on investing in and partnering with early-stage startups in the travel and hospitality industry. The firm, which was founded in 2016, primarily invests in startups that are 4-5 years old and operates mainly in the United States. Some of the popular industries that the firm invests in include SaaS and Information Technology. JetBlue Technology Ventures has a preference for startups with a smaller number of founders and typically invests in rounds with 6-7 participants. The firm has invested in notable startups such as Shape Security, ClimaCell, and Joby Aviation. In addition to providing funding, JetBlue Technology Ventures also offers support and guidance to its portfolio companies, believing that partnering with innovative technology companies is the way to shape the future of travel and hospitality.
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Bonny Simi
Bonny Simi

Bonny Simi

Bonny Simi is president of JetBlue Technology Ventures, the venture capital arm of JetBlue Airways with a growing portfolio of startups innovating in the travel industry. Bonny joined JetBlue in 2003 and has since held several leadership, operational, and financial roles with the airline. She serves as a director for Red Lion Hotel Corporation and is a board advisor to two of JTV’s portfolio companies. Bonny was recently named one of Business Insiders’ 100 people transforming the world of business. She remains an active JetBlue pilot and is also a three-time Olympian in the sport of luge.

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Anna Shimoda

Anna Shimoda

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Steven Taub

Steven Taub

Managing Director, Investments

Stephen Snyder

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Operations Principal

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Sarah Mattina

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Communications & Marketing

Ruchit Majmudar

Ruchit Majmudar

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Amy Burr

Amy Burr

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