Updated: April 16, 2026
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Corporate VC

Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures

Milwaukee, USA

Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures is an investment firm that provides life insurance services.

Alumni startups

28

Total investments

46

Successful exits

3

About the program

Program type
Description

Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures is an investment firm that provides life insurance services. Northwestern Mutual has a 160-year-old track record of industry-leading financial strength, client-centricity and entrepreneurial culture, which has not only enabled but driven us to always innovate for our clients. Plus, we know what it’s like to be a start-up because we have successful entrepreneurs on our team. In 2015, we combined forces with LearnVest through an acquisition that began as a strategic investing partnership.

Location

Investment offer

Check size$500,000 – $5,000,000
Can lead rounds
Yes
Funding requirements

We invest in startups whose technologies have the potential to transform how people experience and achieve financial security, with four key strategic areas of focus: (1) Client experience and deepening engagement, (2) Dynamic underwriting and health data analytics, (3) Expanding distribution capabilities via “AdvisorTech,” and (4) Acquiring the next generation of clients.

Numbers

Total Investments
46
Lead Investments
6
Alumni Startups
28
Total Exits
3