Jay Shaffer

Active Investor

Market Director at VentureSouth

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Jay Shaffer, Market Director at VentureSouth is an active investor based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This profile covers what Jay Shaffer backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.

Investor type: AngelVCPE
Stages: Early Stage VenturePre SeedSeed
Invests in: FintechPaymentsConsumer & RetailE-commerce & D2CClimate & EnergyHardware & Deep TechManufacturing & IndustrialMobility & Logistics
Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee
Typical check: $250K
Past investments: 4

Notable investments

Atlanta Technology AngelsNCR Small BusinessVoiceQuiltVQ Holdings

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What does Jay Shaffer invest in?

Jay Shaffer invests in Fintech, Payments, Consumer & Retail and E-commerce & D2C, typically at Early Stage Venture, Pre Seed and Seed. Match your sector and stage, then reach out with a personalized pitch.