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 focuses on analyzing families' long-term care needs and associated costs through the use of artificial intelligence. Its platform provides tools for financial planning specifically tailored to eldercare, allowing users to set and track long-term goals from an early age. This proactive approach aims to alleviate the financial burdens associated with eldercare and reduce overall costs, enhancing the care experience for families. By leveraging AI modeling software, Waterlily empowers its users to make informed decisions regarding their future care needs.

Coadjute

Corporate Round in 2024
Coadjute Ltd is a company that develops a blockchain and AI-based network aimed at streamlining property transactions. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in London, it provides a secure, real-time platform for property businesses, including estate agents, conveyancers, and mortgage brokers, to connect and transact efficiently. By integrating existing systems rather than replacing them, Coadjute enhances collaboration within the property ecosystem. Its offerings include tools for optimizing and tracking construction projects, as well as digital solutions for managing property records and asset data. The network employs R3 Corda technology, known for its high security standards, and is currently being implemented across the UK, with plans for consumer access later in 2023. This innovative approach reduces costs, improves security and efficiency, and fosters opportunities for new developments in the property market.

Vesta Healthcare

Venture Round in 2024
Vesta Healthcare is a technology and clinical services organization that focuses on enhancing the connection between caregivers and the broader care team. The company provides 24/7 telehealth support for caregivers and care recipients, particularly targeting high-need, frail senior populations. By partnering with home care agencies, health plans, and healthcare providers, Vesta Healthcare develops value-based population health programs that prioritize clinical quality, improved health outcomes, and personalized engagement. Originally established as Hometeam Technologies, Inc. in 2008, the company rebranded to Vesta Healthcare in January 2020 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Foretellix

Series C in 2023
Foretellix Ltd. is a company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, focused on developing a verification framework for Intelligent Autonomous Systems, particularly in the realm of Autonomous Vehicles. Founded in 2010, Foretellix offers solutions that automate the safety verification of complex automated driving systems, addressing the challenges of risk, cost, and time to market. The company has created a platform that automates the analysis of safety-related coverage metrics, ensuring that vehicles perform correctly across a wide range of driving scenarios. This platform enables comprehensive coverage verification services, which are essential for confirming the safety and reliability of autonomous vehicles prior to their deployment. Additionally, Foretellix has developed a standardized language for describing autonomous vehicle scenarios, further enhancing its contributions to the field of automotive safety verification.

Planck

Venture Round in 2022
Planck is a commercial insurance data platform that empowers insurers to underwrite businesses with speed and accuracy. Utilizing artificial intelligence, Planck aggregates extensive datasets to provide real-time analytics and insights tailored to the commercial underwriting process. The platform enhances efficiency by pre-filling most responses in ACORD forms, minimizing errors and mitigating fraud, which helps to lower loss ratios. By leveraging publicly available data, image processing, and company reports, Planck enables insurance providers to conduct thorough risk assessments and develop customized insurance policies, ultimately streamlining the underwriting process.

Prime Trust

Series A in 2021
Prime Trust was founded in 2016 on the belief that the future of finance is digital. Through a full suite of APIs, we help financial institutions and fintech companies build seamlessly, launch quickly, and scale securely. As an independent, regulated trust company, we work with clients such as crypto exchanges and payment platforms, who rely on our trusted, secure ecosystem and institutional grade blockchain technology. Prime Trust solutions are at the center of a quickly-evolving crypto industry, providing the infrastructure that merges digital assets with traditional finance. For fintech businesses in the US and around the world, Prime Trust makes it possible to securely and compliantly access the digital economy. The company is recognized by Forbes as America’s Best Startup Employer 2022 and is also Great Place to Work-Certified™ 2022. Prime Trust has also been named to CB Insights Blockchain 50 for 2022. Visit us at www.primetrust.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.

Extend

Series C in 2021
Extend is an API first company that allows any merchant to offer extended warranties and protection plans, both online and offline, while also providing the merchant's end customers with a vastly improved and modern support experience that eliminates many of the issues customers face today with legacy underwriters. Their intelligent decision engine uses machine learning to optimize warranty offers in real-time, thereby improving warranty and cart conversions and generating the most revenue for the merchant. Extend platform is integrated into leading eCommerce solutions including Shopify, Magento, Salesforce Commerce Cloud, BigCommerce, and others so that they can be up and running quickly, with no technical requirements. They also provide custom API integrations for larger merchants who have their own eCommerce platform. It stores all the details of an individual's product purchase and warranty plan for them, while also assisting throughout the claim process to create a seamless experience from start to finish. It was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Vesta Healthcare

Venture Round in 2021
Vesta Healthcare is a technology and clinical services organization that focuses on enhancing the connection between caregivers and the broader care team. The company provides 24/7 telehealth support for caregivers and care recipients, particularly targeting high-need, frail senior populations. By partnering with home care agencies, health plans, and healthcare providers, Vesta Healthcare develops value-based population health programs that prioritize clinical quality, improved health outcomes, and personalized engagement. Originally established as Hometeam Technologies, Inc. in 2008, the company rebranded to Vesta Healthcare in January 2020 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Beam

Series E in 2021
Beam Technologies Inc. is a dental benefits company based in Columbus, Ohio, founded in 2012. It specializes in providing digital-first dental insurance plans that emphasize preventive care and ease-of-use. Beam’s offerings include dental insurance, which features perks such as floss, toothpaste, and the Beam Brush—a wirelessly connected toothbrush that allows users to track and monitor their brushing habits through a smartphone app. The company incorporates rewards for maintaining good dental hygiene into its policy pricing, making it a unique player in the dental benefits market.

Hover

Series D in 2020
HOVER Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in home measurement applications that create interactive 3D models of properties. Founded in 2011, the company leverages computer vision and 3D mapping technology to assist homeowners, contractors, and insurance professionals. Its platform enables users to generate accurate property models quickly using just a few photos taken with a smartphone, facilitating project estimation and visualization. This technology aids exterior contractors in obtaining precise measurements, assists insurance markets in creating estimates and processing claims, and helps homeowners visualize final project outcomes. HOVER's innovative approach has made the home improvement process more transparent and engaging. The company has formed a strategic partnership with SRS Distribution Inc. to enhance its service offerings.

Kinetic

Series A in 2020
Kinetic, Inc. is a company that develops and manufactures wearable devices aimed at reducing workplace injuries for industrial workers. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, Kinetic offers a product known as Reflex, which attaches to a worker's belt and monitors activities that may pose a risk of injury, such as unsafe postures, jumping off vehicles, and slips and falls. The device utilizes analytics to provide reminders and notifications to workers when high-risk motions are detected, thereby promoting safety in environments like construction sites, warehouses, and factories. Additionally, Reflex can function as a sensor for detecting COVID-19 exposure, enhancing workplace health measures. Kinetic combines its wearable technology with cloud-based software to effectively address injury prevention in the industrial workforce.

Bluevine

Series F in 2019
Bluevine is a financial technology company focused on providing innovative banking solutions tailored for small business owners. Since its inception in 2013, the company has experienced significant growth, serving over 400,000 customers across the United States and facilitating more than $13 billion in financing. Bluevine offers products such as business lines of credit and invoice factoring, which allow small businesses to access capital based on their needs. Invoice factoring enables businesses to receive an immediate advance on unpaid invoices, assisting them in managing payroll, purchasing supplies, and supporting growth initiatives. With a commitment to enhancing the financial future of small businesses, Bluevine combines advanced technology with industry expertise to empower entrepreneurs and help them focus on their core operations.

VitusVet

Corporate Round in 2019
VitusVet is a technology company that enhances the way veterinarians communicate medical information to pet owners. By offering a mobile client app and communication platform, VitusVet enables veterinary practices to streamline various processes, such as appointment requests, mobile payments, and the sharing of digital medical records, including notes, lab results, and prescriptions. This platform not only fosters better connections between veterinarians and pet owners but also helps practices improve client retention and boost appointment and refill transactions. VitusVet operates on a subscription-based model, charging veterinarians a monthly fee for access to its services. The company's total addressable market is estimated at $152 billion, encompassing veterinary software-as-a-service revenue and prescription drug sales directly to pet owners.

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 that facilitates various aspects of insurance operations, including policy administration, underwriting, claims management, and billing. Its platform is designed to support both property and casualty as well as life insurance businesses globally. By utilizing modern technologies, Socotra aims to enhance the efficiency and agility of insurers, allowing them to develop and distribute products more effectively. The platform's features include standardized public APIs and a product-agnostic data model, enabling insurance companies to manage the entire policy lifecycle while fostering innovation and improving customer experiences.

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 liability insurance products. Founded in 1998, the company offers a range of coverage options, including business and management indemnity insurance, directors and officers insurance, employment practices liability, fiduciary coverage, and commercial crime insurance. E-Risk Services serves privately held and not-for-profit organizations, providing an online rating system that allows brokers to obtain instant indications of terms for various insurance products. The company operates as a subsidiary of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, ensuring clients access to a robust portfolio of comprehensive and versatile insurance solutions. Through its dedicated network of wholesale brokers, E-Risk Services aims to deliver simplicity and security in the insurance process.

Bluevine

Series E in 2018
Bluevine is a financial technology company focused on providing innovative banking solutions tailored for small business owners. Since its inception in 2013, the company has experienced significant growth, serving over 400,000 customers across the United States and facilitating more than $13 billion in financing. Bluevine offers products such as business lines of credit and invoice factoring, which allow small businesses to access capital based on their needs. Invoice factoring enables businesses to receive an immediate advance on unpaid invoices, assisting them in managing payroll, purchasing supplies, and supporting growth initiatives. With a commitment to enhancing the financial future of small businesses, Bluevine combines advanced technology with industry expertise to empower entrepreneurs and help them focus on their core operations.

Betterview

Venture Round in 2018
Betterview is a property intelligence platform tailored for property and casualty insurers, focusing on the analysis, scoring, management, and monitoring of property risk. By utilizing geospatial data and proprietary machine learning technology, Betterview transforms complex data into clear and actionable insights. This enables insurers to identify and mitigate risks effectively, enhancing operational efficiency and transparency throughout the policy lifecycle. The platform streamlines processes such as pricing, underwriting, and renewals, allowing insurers to make informed decisions and concentrate their efforts on high-risk properties, ultimately improving the overall customer experience.

Jefferson National

Acquisition in 2016
Jefferson National is an innovator in tax-advantaged investing, primarily serving registered investment advisors, fee-based advisors, and their clients. The company has established itself as a trusted partner to nearly 4,000 advisors, offering a platform that emphasizes efficiency, transparency, and choice. Through its adaptable technology and award-winning distribution strategies, Jefferson National delivers cost-effective servicing capabilities, making it a significant player in the investment services industry.

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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