Jay Hoffmann

Active Investor

Co-Founder at Bansho Labs

Chicago, Illinois

Jay Hoffmann, Co-Founder at Bansho Labs is an active investor based in Chicago, Illinois. This profile covers what Jay Hoffmann backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.

Investor type: AngelVCPE
Stages: Pre SeedSeedSeries ASeries BLate Stage Venture
Invests in: FintechPaymentsLending & CreditConsumer & RetailE-commerce & D2CCybersecurityHardware & Deep TechFoodTech & Agriculture
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Typical check: $1M
Past investments: 5

Notable investments

Outfit LabsMotorolaCruisebound, Inc.United AirlinesRocketmiles, a Booking Holdings company

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What does Jay Hoffmann invest in?

Jay Hoffmann invests in Fintech, Payments, Lending & Credit and Consumer & Retail, typically at Pre Seed, Seed, Series A and Series B. Match your sector and stage, then reach out with a personalized pitch.