Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Corporate VC |
Industries | FinTech (& Financials services) • Mobile • Mobility |
Stages | Seed, Series A, Series B |
Investing | Israel |
Investment Range | €1,000,000 - €10,000,000 |
Nationwide Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of the Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, strategically located at 1 Nationwide Plaza, Columbus, OH. As a corporate VC, their focus is on fostering growth within sectors that align closely with Nationwide's core businesses. They invest primarily in early to mid-stage companies, with specialties in Seed, Series A, and Series B funding rounds. The fund typically deploys investments ranging from $1 million to $10 million. Their investment thesis centers on startups that are innovating in the insurance and financial services arenas, including but not limited to fintech, mobility services, vehicle connectivity and telematics, cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, and solutions targeting the enhancement of living standards for retirees. These investments are not just fiscal; they seek strategic fits that can provide Nationwide with new avenues for growth, expand distribution, increase customer satisfaction, and streamline operations. In doing so, Nationwide Ventures looks to bring the benefits of a Fortune 100 company’s expertise and assets to the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Their portfolio includes ventures that contribute to the future of mobility, cybersecurity enhancements, the evolution of enterprise infrastructure, property technology, and tools that aid in retirement living and the changing landscape of work. Nationwide Ventures positions itself as a value-adding partner to their investees, providing more than just financial investment by aiming to forge partnerships that serve both the startups and Nationwide's strategic interests. Their involvement can help portfolio companies to accelerate their path to market and scale effectively by leveraging Nationwide's vast resources and networks.
We invest in founders and startups that are shaping the future of insurance and financial services. Typical investment is Series A/B with roughly $1M in revenue. Strategic fit preferred.