How a SF lunch between Jack & Jill's CEO and Air Street led to a $40M lead
nathanbenaich · x · 2026-09-15
Another installment of Nathan Benaich's funding thread: over lunch in San Francisco this spring, Jack & Jill CEO Matt Jon Wilson described his vision in a way that resonated with Benaich, who had already been urged to invest by a trusted portfolio founder. The meeting helped cement Air Street's $40M Series A lead.
Related event: Air Street leads $40M Series A in AI career-matching startup Jack & Jill(5 posts)→
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