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JSP Ventures
JSP Ventures is a Baltimore-based early-stage venture firm investing in seed-stage technology and services startups across the Mid-Atlantic.
JSP Ventures
Revitalization, transformation and innovation are key phrases that drive Scott Plank as he develops and nurtures both investments and philanthropic projects. He aims to bring revitalization to people, to communities and to organizations that have experienced disinvestment. His ideas focus on the transformation from old to new, from underutilized to thriving, from overlooked to appreciated. Plank's ideas do not center on the continuation of what may have worked in the past, but instead focus on innovative and bold ways of creating lasting change in communities, businesses, and individuals.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Baltimore
Corporate office
Baltimore, MD, United States
Frequently asked questions
What stage does JSP Ventures target?
JSP Ventures focuses on early-stage investments, primarily seed and Series A rounds. The firm engages at the point where founding teams are shaping initial product-market fit and building their first commercial traction. Its model emphasizes direct equity investments with active operational support.
Does JSP Ventures concentrate on specific sectors or remain sector-agnostic?
Available public information indicates a sector-agnostic approach, spanning software, technology-enabled services, and applied innovation. The firm evaluates opportunities based on founding team quality and market structure rather than adhering to a narrow thematic mandate.
How does JSP Ventures source investment opportunities?
The firm sources deals predominantly through referrals within its Mid-Atlantic network, which includes universities, local accelerators, and co-investors. Its deliberately low public profile favors proprietary or lightly intermediated deal flow over broadly marketed rounds.
Where does JSP Ventures invest geographically?
While rooted in Baltimore and the broader Mid-Atlantic, the firm considers early-stage opportunities nationally. Its strongest networks and historical activity are concentrated along the I-95 corridor, from Washington, D.C. through Philadelphia and into New York.
Is JSP Ventures structured as a fund or does it invest off a permanent capital base?
The firm is organized as a venture capital manager. Details regarding specific fund structures—whether it invests from a traditional limited-partner fund or a permanent capital vehicle—are not publicly disclosed. Direct inquiries to the firm are required for structural detail.
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