Nasir Jones
OTHER
INVESTOR TYPE
Active
STATUS
1
PROFESSIONALS
39
INVESTMENTS
25
PORTFOLIO
12
EXITS
Description
Mr. Nasir Jones is the Founding Partner of QueensBridge Venture Partners. Nas is a world-renowned artist and cultural icon. In addition to a storied recording career, Nas is an experienced investor in lifestyle and technology-driven businesses. In partnership with Mr. Saleh and through the QueensBridge Fund, Nas has invested in over 150 companies. Mr. Jones evaluates QBVP investment opportunities by assessing founding teams, product authenticity and the potential for a company to become a category leader. Mr. Jones also leads strategic partnerships with top venture capital fund managers, and leverages his celebrity status to elevate the profile of QueensBridge portfolio companies.
Website
Investor Status
Actively Seeking New Investments
Year Founded
1973
Primary Investor Type
Angel (individual)
Primary Office
- Los Angeles, CA
- United States
Nasir Jones Investments (39)
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Company Stage | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rally Rd. | 27-Jul-2018 | Early Stage VC | 000 | Application Software | Generating Revenue | 00000 00000 |
| 0000 000000 | 02-Mar-2017 | 00000 00000 | 000 | Publishing | Generating Revenue | 00000 00000 |
| 000000000 | 04-Aug-2016 | 0000 00000 | 00.00 | Electrical Equipment | Generating Revenue | 00000 00000 |
| 000 | 25-Apr-2016 | 00000 00000 | 000 | Food Products | Generating Revenue | 00000 00000 |
| 000000000 | 19-Jan-2016 | 00000 00000 | 00.00 | Business/Productivity Software | Generating Revenue | 00000 00000 |
| 000000000 | 09-Nov-2015 | 00000 00000 | 00.00 | Entertainment Software | Generating Revenue | 00000 00000 |
| 000000000 | 08-Oct-2015 | 00000 00000 | 00.00 | Publishing | Product Development | 00000 00000 |
| 000000000 | 21-Jul-2015 | 0000 00000 | 00.00 | Database Software | Generating Revenue | 00000 00000 |
| Do | 10-Mar-2015 | Seed Round | 000 | Application Software | Generating Revenue | 00000 00000 |
| Philz Coffee | 03-Mar-2015 | Later Stage VC | 000.00 | Beverages | Generating Revenue | 00000 00000 |
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Nasir Jones Exits (12)
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hullabalu | 20-Aug-2019 | Merger/Acquisition | Completed | ||
| 000000 000 0000000 | 12-Dec-2018 | 000000000000000000 | Completed |
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| 000 | 08-Mar-2018 | 000000000000000000 | Completed |
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| 0000 | 22-Feb-2017 | 000000000000000000 | 0000 | Completed |
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| 00 | 15-Feb-2017 | 000000000000000000 | Completed |
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| 0000.00 | 29-Aug-2016 | 000 00 00000000 | Completed |
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| 00000 | 16-Jun-2016 | 000000000000000000 | Completed |
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| 000000000 | 06-Jun-2016 | 000000000000000000 | Completed |
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| SendHub | 06-Jun-2016 | Merger/Acquisition | Completed | ||
| BlackJet | 05-May-2016 | Out of Business | Completed |
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Nasir Jones Team (1)
| Name | Title | Deals | Funds | Boards | Office | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nasir Jones | Angel Investor | 00 | Los Angeles, CA |
Nasir Jones Co-Investors (165)
| Name | With | Exits | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Saleh | 5 | 0 | |
| QueensBridge Venture Partners | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 500 Startups | 0 | 0 | |
| New Enterprise Associates | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Social Leverage | 0 | 0 |