Nationwide

Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the United States. Founded in 1925, Nationwide has evolved from a mutual auto insurer into a prominent player in the financial sector, boasting over $158 billion in statutory assets. The company offers a comprehensive range of insurance products, including auto, homeowners, life, business, and specialty insurance, as well as retirement plans, annuities, and mutual funds. Nationwide is recognized for its strong financial stability, holding an A+ rating from A.M. Best and Standard & Poor’s. Through its various subsidiaries, Nationwide also provides long-term savings and retirement solutions, catering to both public and private sector clients.

Mark Berven

President and COO

Jim Grafmeyer

Associate Vice President and Chief Architect, Nationwide Financial

23 past transactions

Allstate - Employer Stop Loss Business

Acquisition in 2025
Allstate - Employer Stop Loss Business is an insurance company that provides financial services and innovative risk management products.

Waterlily

Seed Round in 2025
Waterlily is a company that specializes in analyzing families' future long-term care needs and associated costs through the use of artificial intelligence modeling software. It has developed a financial planning platform specifically designed to address eldercare requirements. This platform provides tools for financial planning related to eldercare, allowing users to monitor and manage their long-term financial goals from an early age. By doing so, Waterlily aims to alleviate the burdens on families and reduce expenses related to care experiences.

Coadjute

Corporate Round in 2024
Coadjute Ltd is a London-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in developing a blockchain and AI-based network aimed at enhancing the property industry. The company provides a real-time network that facilitates secure and standardized connections among property businesses, including estate agents, conveyancers, mortgage brokers, and lenders. Coadjute's solutions enable these professionals to optimize and track construction projects from inception to occupation through decentralized workflows and data sharing. Its offerings include a quality chain for project management, instant property solutions for mortgage optimization, and smart property features that digitalize building records and asset data. Utilizing R3 Corda technology, Coadjute enhances security and efficiency while allowing for innovative collaborations across the property ecosystem. The network is currently being implemented for professionals in the UK, with plans to extend availability to consumers later in 2023.

Vesta Healthcare

Venture Round in 2024
Vesta Healthcare is a technology and clinical services organization based in New York, specializing in connecting caregivers to care teams through its innovative health care platform. The company offers 24/7 telehealth support aimed at caregivers and care recipients, particularly focusing on high-need, frail senior populations. Vesta partners with home care agencies, health plans, and healthcare providers to develop value-based population health programs that prioritize clinical quality and improved health outcomes. Founded in 2008 and originally known as Hometeam Technologies, Inc., Vesta Healthcare has established itself as a leader in enhancing caregiver insights and facilitating personalized engagement in the healthcare setting.

Foretellix

Series C in 2023
Foretellix Ltd. is a company specializing in the development of a verification framework for Intelligent Autonomous Systems, particularly focusing on Autonomous Vehicles. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, Foretellix provides innovative solutions that automate the verification of safety-critical automotive systems. The company has created a platform that enables measurable safety verification, utilizing a coverage-driven methodology that has been successfully applied in the semiconductor industry. This platform facilitates the analysis of safety-related metrics to ensure comprehensive coverage of various driving scenarios, allowing clients to confirm that their vehicles perform safely in critical situations. By addressing the challenges of verifying increasingly complex automated driving systems, Foretellix aims to reduce risks, costs, and time to market for autonomous vehicle deployment.

Planck

Venture Round in 2022
Planck is a commercial insurance data platform that enhances the underwriting process for insurers through advanced technology and artificial intelligence. The platform aggregates extensive datasets to provide real-time analytics and insights, streamlining the assessment of risks associated with businesses. By automating the completion of ACORD forms and leveraging publicly available data, image processing, and company reports, Planck facilitates accurate and efficient underwriting. This approach minimizes the potential for fraud and errors, ultimately helping insurance providers to develop tailored policies and reduce loss ratios. Through its innovative solutions, Planck aims to transform the way insurance companies evaluate and underwrite risks in the commercial sector.

Prime Trust

Series A in 2021
Prime Trust LLC, based in Summerlin, Nevada, is a technology-driven trust company that offers innovative solutions for trust and custodial services. By developing software that serves as a financial infrastructure, Prime Trust enables fintech and digital asset companies to streamline their operations. As a chartered and regulated financial institution, it is subject to oversight by the banking commissioner’s office at the Financial Institutions Division. Prime Trust holds a diverse range of assets, including cash, stocks, bonds, cryptocurrencies, real estate, and private business interests. The company acts as a custodian and trustee for various personal and corporate trusts, playing a significant role in the crowdfunding industry. It collaborates with individuals, corporations, legal professionals, and investment advisers to provide specialized custodial, escrow, and trust services.

Extend

Series C in 2021
Extend Inc., established in 2019 and based in San Francisco, specializes in providing extended warranties and protection plans for a wide array of products such as electronics, appliances, furniture, and more. The company offers these services both online and offline, with plans underwritten by various insurance companies. Extend differentiates itself through its API-first approach, enabling merchants to integrate its platform into their existing eCommerce solutions seamlessly. Its intelligent decision engine employs machine learning to optimize warranty offers in real-time, enhancing conversions and revenue generation for merchants. Additionally, Extend stores purchase details and facilitates the claim process, ensuring a smooth customer experience throughout.

Vesta Healthcare

Venture Round in 2021
Vesta Healthcare is a technology and clinical services organization based in New York, specializing in connecting caregivers to care teams through its innovative health care platform. The company offers 24/7 telehealth support aimed at caregivers and care recipients, particularly focusing on high-need, frail senior populations. Vesta partners with home care agencies, health plans, and healthcare providers to develop value-based population health programs that prioritize clinical quality and improved health outcomes. Founded in 2008 and originally known as Hometeam Technologies, Inc., Vesta Healthcare has established itself as a leader in enhancing caregiver insights and facilitating personalized engagement in the healthcare setting.

Beam

Series E in 2021
Beam Technologies Inc., founded in 2012 and based in Columbus, Ohio, operates as a dental benefits company with a focus on digital-first solutions. The company designs and develops the Beam Brush, a wirelessly connected toothbrush that allows users to track and monitor their brushing habits through a smartphone app. In addition to this innovative product, Beam offers dental insurance plans that include perks such as floss, toothpaste, and the Beam Brush itself. The company's approach emphasizes ease-of-use and tailored pricing, with a strong emphasis on preventive care and rewards for good dental hygiene.

HOVER

Series D in 2020
HOVER Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2011. It specializes in developing a home measurement application that generates interactive 3D models of properties using computer vision and 3D mapping technology. The application serves various users, including homeowners, contractors, and insurance professionals, by providing accurate exterior measurements and visualizations of properties with just a few smartphone photos. This technology enables homeowners to visualize potential renovations and receive estimates from contractors, while also assisting insurance markets in estimating and adjusting claims efficiently. HOVER aims to simplify the homeowner journey by making project visualization and cost estimation more accessible and engaging. The company has established a strategic partnership with SRS Distribution Inc. to further enhance its offerings in the home improvement industry.

Kinetic

Series A in 2020
Kinetic, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of wearable devices designed to reduce workplace injuries among industrial workers. Founded in 2014 by Haytham Elhawary and Aditya Bansal, Kinetic's flagship product, Reflex, is a device that attaches to a worker's belt and utilizes analytics to monitor high-risk movements, such as unsafe postures and slips. The Reflex device not only provides real-time reminders and notifications to help prevent injuries in environments like construction sites, warehouses, and factories, but also includes features for proximity alerts and contact tracing, which can assist in tracking COVID-19 exposure. Through its innovative technology, Kinetic aims to enhance worker safety and reduce the incidence of workplace accidents.

Bluevine

Series F in 2019
Bluevine is a financial technology company dedicated to improving the financial landscape for small business owners through tailored banking solutions. Established in 2013, Bluevine has rapidly expanded its customer base to over 400,000 across all 50 states and has facilitated more than $13 billion in financing. The company specializes in working capital management, offering products such as business lines of credit and invoice factoring. Through these services, Bluevine provides immediate access to capital, enabling businesses to manage payroll, purchase supplies, and invest in growth. With a strong commitment to innovation, security, and customer care, Bluevine aims to empower small businesses to focus on their core operations and future expansion.

VitusVet

Corporate Round in 2019
VitusVet is a technology company focused on enhancing communication and information sharing between veterinarians and pet owners. Its platform offers a mobile client app that allows pet owners to access comprehensive medical records, including notes, lab results, and prescriptions. By streamlining processes such as mobile payments and appointment requests, VitusVet aims to improve client retention and promote better care for pets. The platform also facilitates text and picture messaging, enabling veterinarians to strengthen their relationships with pet owners. Additionally, it provides tools for monitoring practice performance through an intuitive dashboard. VitusVet operates on a subscription-based model, charging veterinary practices a monthly fee for its services, and is positioned within a significant market that encompasses veterinary software as a service and prescription sales.

Socotra

Series A in 2019
Socotra, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing a cloud-based platform tailored for the insurance industry. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Socotra offers a comprehensive software solution for policy administration, underwriting, claims management, billing, and reporting. The platform is designed to support both property and casualty as well as life insurance businesses globally. By utilizing modern technologies, Socotra aims to deliver a reliable and flexible core system that enhances the speed and efficiency of insurance operations. Its platform features standardized public APIs, allowing insurers to easily adapt to changing regulations and streamline product development. This innovative approach not only reduces maintenance costs but also improves the overall customer experience, making it a valuable resource for insurers looking to modernize their operations.

E-Risk Services

Acquisition in 2019
E-Risk Services, LLC is an underwriting management facility based in Flanders, New Jersey, specializing in management and professional lines of insurance. Founded in 1998, the company provides a wide array of insurance products, including management indemnity, directors and officers coverage, employment practices liability, fiduciary coverage, commercial crime, and technology-related liability. E-Risk Services caters primarily to privately held and non-profit organizations, offering an online rating system that enables brokers to access instant terms for their clients. As a program manager, E-Risk Services operates through a dedicated network of wholesale brokers, delivering comprehensive and tailored insurance solutions designed to meet the diverse needs of its clients. The company became a subsidiary of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company on January 1, 2019.

Bluevine

Series E in 2018
Bluevine is a financial technology company dedicated to improving the financial landscape for small business owners through tailored banking solutions. Established in 2013, Bluevine has rapidly expanded its customer base to over 400,000 across all 50 states and has facilitated more than $13 billion in financing. The company specializes in working capital management, offering products such as business lines of credit and invoice factoring. Through these services, Bluevine provides immediate access to capital, enabling businesses to manage payroll, purchase supplies, and invest in growth. With a strong commitment to innovation, security, and customer care, Bluevine aims to empower small businesses to focus on their core operations and future expansion.

Next Insurance

Series B in 2018
Next Insurance Inc. is an online insurance agency that specializes in providing various insurance products and services tailored for small businesses. Founded in 2015 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company offers business, general liability, professional liability, commercial auto, and workers’ compensation insurance. By leveraging technology, Next Insurance eliminates the need for agents and reduces costs, enabling it to offer competitive pricing. The company's services cater to a diverse range of sectors, including construction, fitness, cleaning, beauty, therapy, entertainment, and education. Additionally, Next Insurance prioritizes timely claims processing, often investigating claims within 48 hours to ensure transparency and efficiency for its clients.

Betterview

Venture Round in 2018
Betterview is a property intelligence platform that enables property and casualty insurers to effectively analyze, score, manage, and monitor property risk. By leveraging geospatial data and proprietary machine learning technology, Betterview transforms complex data into actionable insights, enhancing decision-making throughout the policy lifecycle. The platform aims to identify and mitigate risks while improving operational efficiency and inspection processes. Additionally, it fosters a more transparent customer experience, allowing insurers to automate critical functions such as pricing, underwriting, and renewal. Through its innovative approach, Betterview supports insurers in focusing their strategic efforts on high-risk properties, thereby enhancing overall risk management.

Next Insurance

Series A in 2017
Next Insurance Inc. is an online insurance agency that specializes in providing various insurance products and services tailored for small businesses. Founded in 2015 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company offers business, general liability, professional liability, commercial auto, and workers’ compensation insurance. By leveraging technology, Next Insurance eliminates the need for agents and reduces costs, enabling it to offer competitive pricing. The company's services cater to a diverse range of sectors, including construction, fitness, cleaning, beauty, therapy, entertainment, and education. Additionally, Next Insurance prioritizes timely claims processing, often investigating claims within 48 hours to ensure transparency and efficiency for its clients.

Jefferson National Financial

Acquisition in 2016
Jefferson National Financial is an innovative company that specializes in tax-advantaged investing solutions, primarily serving registered investment advisors and fee-based advisors. The firm is recognized for its adaptable technology platform, which enhances efficiency, transparency, and choice for its nearly 4,000 advisor partners. By offering a comprehensive suite of services, Jefferson National aims to provide cost-effective solutions that meet the diverse needs of financial clients. The company has established itself as a trusted partner in the financial services industry, leveraging its award-winning distribution strategy to deliver value to advisors and their clients.

Harleysville Insurance

Acquisition in 2012
Harleysville Insurance provides insurance products and services for small and mid-sized businesses.

ALLIED Group

Acquisition in 1998
ALLIED Group is a regional property-casualty insurance holding company specializing in personal lines. The Company's property-casualty subsidiaries use independent agencies, exclusive agencies, and direct response marketing to offer products in central and western states.
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