The Jasco Group is a multidimensional investment management and services firm that focuses on social impact and invests in a range of industries and market segments, including through stocks, bonds, exchange-traded funds, commodities, entertainment industry assets, venture capital startups, and philanthropic organizations. The Jasco Group was founded by James Cole, Jr. on May 14, 1999.
JAMES COLE, JR. - FOUNDER OF THE JASCO GROUP
The Jasco Group is a multidimensional investment management and services firm that focuses on social impact and invests in a range of industries and market segments, including through stocks, bonds, exchange-traded funds, commodities, entertainment industry assets, venture capital startups, and philanthropic organizations. The Jasco Group was founded by James Cole, Jr. on May 14, 1999.
Core Fund invests in publicly-traded securities. Our investment objective is to preserve capital and to seek maximum, long-term capital appreciation with moderate risk. Our investment strategies primarily include utilizing leverage combined with (i) investments based on broad political and economic outlooks, or global macro, (ii) investments in response to specific events, or event driven, and (iii) investments based on taking positions in publicly traded equities and equity derivatives, or long/short equity.
Venture Fund invests in early stage startups that provide social impact or are led by women, people of color, or members of the LGBTQ+ community. Our strategy is to invest in businesses where we (i) have knowledge relating to the industry, service or product, or (ii) have a strategic connection and can add value to the business.
Partners leads an investment syndicate which is an investment vehicle that allows investors (backers, usually accredited) to co-invest with relevant and reputable investors (leaders) in the best startups in the market.
Jasco Philanthropies is a 501c3 nonprofit whose mission is to promote, empower and educate Black and Brown people, including members of the LGBTQ+ community. We seek to improve the life outcomes and eradicate the opportunity gaps our communities face, from under-preparedness when entering kindergarten, to academic gaps that persist through high school, to employment gaps, to income gaps, and wealth gaps.
Entertainment Fund offers executive producer services for a flat fee, and collateralized debt financing for certain film projects.
Business Solutions offers business formation and registered agent services.