🦊/Investors

American Family Ventures

Corporate VC

Boston · Pre-Seed–Growth · 21 people tracked

Also known as AMFAM VC MANAGEMENT, LLC

Find your way into American Family Ventures

1,396 people in our graph share verified history with the American Family Ventures team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Raychel Bailonunlockedknows CJ Armbrust · together at Private Family Office (overlapped)
×2knows the team · via Creative Destruction Lab
knows the team · via Branch
knows the team · via Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas
×4knows the team · via A.T. Kearney
×2knows the team · via Wellsfargo
Fox Verdict
Sign up to see your fit

Investment thesis

AFV invests at the forefront of the insurance industry, aiming to shape its future alongside a network of limited partners, founders, and innovators. Its focus centers on insurtech and adjacent areas such as commercial insurance, life and annuity, home services, claims innovation, EV, and AI applications across insurance and proptech. The firm combines carrier, venture capital, and startup leadership experience, and views insurtech as still being in its early innings.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 15, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Growth
Check
$250K – $10M
HQ
Boston, Wisconsin, US
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2010
Last 12 months
1 investment
AUM
$700M
VC funds
4
Tracked investments
83
Unicorns
1
IPOs
2
Acquisitions
10

Team · 21 people

from the firm's website & curated
Aditi Dupai· Investor Relations and Platform Associatein
Erika White· Senior Marketing and Platform Associatein
Marc Miele· Head of Fund Operations and Chief Compliance Officer
Mike Duffy· Portfolio Manager
Nick Lavela· Financial Planning & Analysis Advisor

What they invest in

from 56 of 83 portfolio companies

InsurTech ×29SaaS ×18Fintech ×17AI & Machine Learning ×16Healthtech ×11Enterprise Software ×8Consumer ×7Digital Health ×7

HQs:United States×45France×1India×1Mexico×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 37 portfolio companies
57%
solo founders
21 of 37 mapped founding teams
31%
repeat founders
of 39 founders with career history
~3 yrs
old at investment
median across 10 dated deals

Founding team size:solo founder×212 founders×93 founders×7

Where their founders studiedfrom 39 founders with education data

University of California, Berkeley ×4University of Washington ×3Boston University ×2Cornell ×2Harvard Business School ×2Imperial College London ×2Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×2Runnymede College ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 37 founders with field-of-study data

Engineering ×13Business & Management ×12Computer Science ×5Finance & Accounting ×5Economics ×4Physics ×3Humanities ×2Mathematics & Statistics ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 39 founders with career history

Autel Robotics ×3Wyzecam ×3American Family Insurance ×2Justworks ×2McKinsey & Company ×2Pie Insurance ×2Quikr ×2SpaceX ×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Techstars ×2Y Combinator ×2

5 founders hold a PhD · 9 hold an MBA (of 40 with degree data)

Investments · 83 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2026 · 12025 · 62024 · 22023 · 42022 · 62021 · 32020 · 52019 · 22016 · 42015 · 12014 · 236 dated

Kadancekadance.comin✓ verified

Kadance provides insurance-based precision health programs and clinical navigation services focused on addressing health inequities through genomics-informed care.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthHealthtechInsurTech

David Stertzer(Co-Founder)inDarren Rowe(Chief Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsALLEGIS CAPITALOncology Ventures

Rentablerentable.coin✓ verified

Rentable provides rental market research and data analysis tools, including rent reports and calculators, for renters and landlords seeking affordability insights.

B2B MarketplacesConsumerMarketplacesPropTechSaaSMadison, US

Alec Slocum(CEO)Adam Olien(CTO)inChad Aldous(Head of Design)in

Co-investorsFlyover CapitalSusquehanna Growth Equity4490 VenturesDundee Venture CapitalService Provider Capital

Alixmeetalix.comin𝕏Jul 2025

Alix provides estate and trust settlement services for families after the death of a loved one, handling the legal, financial, and personal tasks executors face, such as accounting, home sale coordination, bill management, and asset transfers.

ConsumerFintechLegalTechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Alexandra Mysoor(Founder & CEO)inShital Ashok Mehta(Executive Officer, Director)Hugh Tamassia(President)inBill Hawley(COO)Dale Hill(CFO)inTim Myers(CTO)in

Co-investorsAcrew CapitalCameron VenturesMagnify VenturesScribble VenturesInitialized Capital

Apartmentiqapartmentiq.ioSeries A · Jul 2014 · $1M

Co-investorsSusquehanna Growth Equity

Bluefields Specialtybluefieldsspecialty.comin

Bluefields is a technology-first insurance platform that builds specialized insurance programs for underserved market niches, combining loss control, program structuring, and proprietary data to accelerate time-to-market and improve underwriting outcomes.

InsurTech

Co-investorsCrosslink CapitalEqual VenturesBlumberg CapitalGradient Ventures

Bold Penguinboldpenguin.cominSep 2020

Bold Penguin connects insurance carriers and brokers by processing submissions through an integrated workflow platform, providing market intelligence across 45+ carriers and 27 countries.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareInsurTechSaaSColumbus, US

Ilya Bodner(Executive Officer, Director)Akbar Poonawala(Director)Andrew Aldrich(Director)Jeff Sopp(Director)Benjamin Clarke(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsMTECH CAPITAL

Boundless Riderboundlessrider.comSeed · Sep 2022 · $5M

Boundless Rider offers motorcycle and powersport insurance designed specifically for riders, covering motorcycles, scooters, e-bikes, ATVs/UTVs, snowmobiles, and dual-sport vehicles.

FintechInsurTechMobility & Transportation

Branchourbranch.comin𝕏

Branch is an insurance company that applies data and technology to provide more affordable coverage by emphasizing community-driven principles and mutual support.

InsurTech

Co-investorsAcrew CapitalAnthemis VentureFlucas VenturesGreycroftNarya Capital

Bunkerbuildbunker.comin𝕏

Bunker Insurance provides commercial insurance for small businesses, freelancers, and independent professionals, offering tailored policies and usage-based insurance (UBI) with short-term coverage matching contract lengths.

FintechFuture of WorkInsurTech

Co-investorsClocktower VenturesComcast VenturesLaunchCapitalRoute 66 VenturesAlpine VenturesOmidyar Network

BurnBotburnbot.comin𝕏Feb 2024

BurnBot builds purpose-built, remotely controlled machines and services for wildfire mitigation, fuels management, vegetation control, and timber operations.

CleantechClimate TechHardwareRoboticsSouth San Francisco, US

Waleed Haddad(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardAnukool Lakhina(Executive Officer, Director)in

Co-investorsConvective CapitalDBL PartnersDCVC (Data Collective)Ecosystem Integrity FundHAWKTAILLOWERCARBON+8 more

Cariumcarium.comin𝕏Jan 2023

Carium is a virtual care management platform that integrates bi-directionally with EHRs and uses automation to run end-to-end care journeys for healthcare providers and their patients.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechSaaSPetaluma, US

Scott Pradels(CTO)inRich Steinle(CEO)inJ. Richard Johnston(Executive Officer)Nirav Modi(Director)Susan Solinsky(Director)inMatthew Fisher(Executive Officer)

Chamber Cardiochambercardio.comin𝕏

Chamber provides care coordination software for healthcare systems operating under value-based care models, with a specific focus on improving cardiovascular outcomes through better data alignment and team coordination.

Digital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtech

Co-investorsAlleyCorpCity LightFrist Cressey VenturesOptum VenturesGeneral Catalyst

Chelsea Avondalechelseaavondale.cominSeries C · May 2023

Chelsea Avondale develops Skynet, a risk-pricing technology for property and casualty (P&C) insurance that evaluates risk from the underlying scientific properties of events causing insurance claims rather than grouping common risks.

AI & Machine LearningFintechInsurTech

Choosing Therapychoosingtherapy.com

ChoosingTherapy.com is an online publication producing evidence-based guides on mental health, psychology, relationships, and parenting, written and medically reviewed by licensed therapists and medical professionals.

Digital HealthMedia & EntertainmentMental HealthBrooklyn, US

Marc Prosser(Chief Executive Officer and Director)Ian Atkins(Chief Operating Officer and Director)

BoardAndrew Aldrich(Director)Stephanie Choo(Director)Seth Feuerstein(Director)

Clearcoverclearcover.comin𝕏

Clearcover is an insurance company that simplifies auto insurance coverage selection and claims processing through a mobile-first platform, enabling fast claim payouts.

InsurTechChicago, US

Kyle Nakatsuji(Executive Officer, Director)inDerek Brigham(Executive Officer, Promoter)inJennifer Kemp(Executive Officer)Jennifer Crutchfield(Executive Officer)Norman Smagley(Executive Officer)in

BoardCynthia Hardy(Director)

Co-investors500 GlobalBetter Tomorrow VenturesGeodesic CapitalIA Capital GroupLightbankOMERS Ventures+6 more

Comeryxcomeryx.cominSeed · Feb 2026 · $8M

Comeryx is an AI-native managing general agent (MGA) platform designed to automate and improve profitability for wholesale small commercial insurance.

AI & Machine LearningFintechInsurTech

Dax Craig(Founder)inMatt Frazier(Founder)in

Co-investorsAltai VenturesBoulder VenturesEchelonIntact Ventures

Earth Force Technologiesearthforce.ioin

EarthForce develops software and precision sensing technology to optimize wildfire prevention through fuel treatments at landscape scale.

AgTechClimate TechSaaS

Co-investorsAlleyCorpBold Capital PartnersClocktower VenturesKeiki CapitalZORAAlley Robotics Ventures+2 more

Earth Funeralearthfuneral.com𝕏

Earth Funeral offers soil transformation as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional funerals, operating soil transformation facilities and combining soil science with software to provide end-of-life services.

Circular EconomyClimate TechConsumerImpact & Social Good

Co-investorsBascom VenturesEarl Grey CapitalMantis CapitalShrug Capital

Elysian Insurance Serviceselysian.isinSep 2025 · $6M

Elysian provides AI-assisted claims handling and auditing for property and casualty insurance, combining a "Claim Conductor" platform with veteran human adjusters.

AI & Machine LearningFintechInsurTechNashville, US

Grace Hanson(Founder and CEO)inMishthi Grace Hanson(Executive Officer, Director)Dinyar Mistry(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardAndre Sequin(Director)

Co-investorsLorimer VenturesService Provider CapitalTenOneTen Ventures

Entrioentrio.ioinSeed · Nov 2023 · $4M

Entrio provides a continuously updated catalog of technology vendors, solutions, and services that maps the global technology landscape to a company's portfolio, enabling visibility and informed decision-making across software, hardware, open source, and IT services.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSNew York, US

Moises Cohen(Founder)in

Co-investorsCommunitas Capital PartnersFin CapitalAlicorn Venture PartnersBNY MellonSelah VenturesVintage Investment Partners

Gradient Healthgradientai.comin𝕏

Gradient AI develops underwriting and claims management software for group health, property & casualty, and workers' compensation insurance.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechInsurTechDurham, US

Stan Smith(Founder & CEO)inOuwen Huang(Executive Officer, Director)inJoshua Miller(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardShana Barghouti(Director)Satish Tadikonda(Director)Matt Bailey(Director)

Co-investorsMassMutual VenturesSupernode VenturesTechstarsVerissimo VenturesBoro CapitalMedMountain Ventures+4 more

Helloteakhelloteak.comin

Teak enables companies to offer their customers flexible purchasing and service options while supporting business revenue growth.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechInsurTechSaaS

Bryan Derbyshire(Founder & CEO)

Hometaphometap.comin𝕏Dec 2021 · $60M

Hometap operates a home equity investment (HEI) platform that lets U.S. homeowners access their home equity without monthly payments, while offering institutional and individual investors exposure to U.S. residential real estate appreciation through structured capital market vehicles.

FintechPropTechBoston, US

Co-investorsG20 VenturesPillar VCGallatin Point Capital

HOVERhover.toinOct 2016

Hover transforms smartphone photos into interactive 3D models of homes and buildings for construction professionals, insurance experts, and homeowners to measure, design, and scope projects.

Construction TechHardwarePropTechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Adam J. Altman(Executive Officer, Director)Kevin Reilley(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardRoss Hangebrauck(Director)Kevin Compton(Director)Stewart Alsop(Director)inCharles Galford(Director)

Co-investorsAlsop Louie PartnersFinSight VenturesInventus Capital PartnersMenlo VenturesAlmaz Capital

Hushgohush.comin𝕏

Hush is a digital privacy service that finds and removes individuals' personal information from data broker sites, public records, and online databases, then monitors for new exposures.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecuritySaaS

Co-investorsID VenturesAkamai TechnologiesBattery VenturesYL Ventures

Ingeniousingenious.buildin𝕏

INGENIOUS is a construction management software platform that unifies project financials, project management, construction administration, capital planning, and reporting into one connected system.

Construction TechPropTechSaaSDover, US

Nicholas Carter(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Mark Cantaluppi(Executive Officer)inMichael Denker(Executive Officer)

BoardMichael Spies(Director)inHoward Ko(Director)inSandor Valner(Director)

Co-investorsJLL Spark Global VenturesNavitas CapitalJLL SparkMorpheus Ventures

keen homekeenhome.ioin𝕏

Keen Home develops smart home products and automation systems that enhance comfort and efficiency in residential spaces.

ConsumerEnergyHardwareIoTNew York City, US

Will McLeod(Cofounder)in

Co-investorsFundersClubMetaPropMetaProp VenturesR/GA VenturesTechstarsNYU Innovation Venture Fund

leaselock siteleaselock.comin

LeaseLock offers Zero Deposit, a product that replaces upfront security deposits for renters while providing risk protection and bad-debt coverage for property owners and managers.

FintechInsurTechPropTechMarina Del Rey, US

Derek Merrill(Executive Officer, Director)inReichen Allen Kuhl(Executive Officer, Director)Reichen KuhJanine Steiner Jovanovic(Chief Executive Officer)inOliver Gratry(Chief Financial Officer)inGreg Willett(Chief Economist)in

Co-investors500 GlobalClocktower VenturesEvolution VC PartnersNiya PartnersRWT HorizonsSand Hill Angels

Ledgebrookledgebrook.cominSeed · Apr 2022 · $4M

Needham, US

Gage Caligaris(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsFloating Point

Limitlimit.cominSeries A · Oct 2022 · $15M

Limit is an insurance brokerage platform offering wholesale insurance products, including cyber coverage, through Apollo Brokers.

FintechInsurTech

Co-investorsJovono

Logrocklogrock.comin

LogRock provides insurance-related goods and services, apparently focused on the trucking or fleet compliance sector.

FintechInsurTechConcord, US

Hunter Yaw(Executive Officer, Director)inJoao Bosco Andrade Pereira Filho(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardJonathan Bradford(Director)

Co-investorsBetter Tomorrow VenturesDynamo Ventures

Lowerlower.comin

Lower is a mortgage lender that provides home purchase loans, refinancing, and reverse mortgages (including HECM, VA, FHA, and conventional loans) to homebuyers, including first-time and self-employed borrowers.

FintechPropTech

Co-investorsAccel

Lreadylife360.comin𝕏May 2014

Life360 is a family safety mobile application that enables families and friends to share real-time location information, receive driving safety alerts, and check in with loved ones to maintain peace of mind about their whereabouts and well-being.

ConsumerHealthtechIoTSan Francisco, US

Chris Hulls(Executive Officer, Director)inAlex Haro(Director)inLauren Antonoff(Executive Officer, Director)inRussell Burke(Executive Officer)in

BoardRyan Swagar(Director)Chris Cheever(Director)

Co-investors500 GlobalBand of AngelsBessemer Venture PartnersBMW i VenturesBullpen CapitalDCM Ventures+11 more

Momentotumomento.cominSep 2025

Momento is a Mexican auto insurance company offering customizable car and motorcycle policies with flexible payment options and digital-first customer service.

AI & Machine LearningFintechInsurTechMexico City, MX

Lois Rogel Vence(Founder)inLeón Bartolomé Carreño(Founder)inAndrés Guerrero Álvarez(Founder)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorFoundation CapitalClocktower VenturesPICUS CAPITALWollef VenturesBoxGroup+3 more

Neatneat.euinMar 2016

Neat designs and operates embedded insurance solutions customized for different sectors, distributed through major European brands.

InsurTechSaaSParis, FR

James Conroy(Executive Officer)Michael Crincoli(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardGary Golding(Director)Michael Aronson(Director)Michael Kopelman(Director)

Co-investorsMundi VenturesB-FLEXIONEdison PartnersFounders FutureOctopus Ventures

One Inconeinc.comin𝕏

One Inc provides a digital payments platform designed for insurance companies, offering compliance with major security standards including PCI DSS, SOC 1 Type 2, and SOC 2 frameworks to streamline payment processing and claims management.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechInsurTechSaaSFolsom, US

Ian

Co-investorsGreat Hill PartnersNordic CapitalCamp One VenturesDoon CapitalMassMutual VenturesAtlantic Vantage Point

Optifinooptifino.comin

Optifino operates an AI-powered digital brokerage general agency (BGA) that connects life insurance agents and advisors to 25+ carriers at once, enabling policy case design, real-time comparisons, and client-ready visualizations in minutes.

AI & Machine LearningFintechInsurTechNew York, US

David Kleinhandler(Co-Founder & CEO)inMichael Doniger(Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer)inEduard Snesarev(Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer)inSam Barnett(Chief Executive Officer (incoming))inBob Klein(Chief Distribution Officer)inMark Forman(Chief Marketing Officer)in

Co-investorsConnecticut InnovationsMS&AD VenturesFJ LabsHOF Capital

Pathworkpathwork.cominSep 2025 · $3.5M

Pathwork builds AI-native software for insurance distribution, serving brokers, underwriters, and carriers.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareInsurTechSaaS

Ian Levinsky(Founder)in

Co-investorsMeridian Ventures

Pendella Technologiespendella.cominAcquired

Enterprise SaaS platform and licensed insurance agency providing individual life and disability insurance through a multi-carrier marketplace.

HealthtechFort Myers, US

Robert Gaydos(Director)Randall Raner(Director)Scott Halstead(Director)David Embry(Director)William Dalicandro(Director)

BoardWilliam Delicandro(Director)

Co-investorsEarly Light VenturesMassMutual VenturesMTECH CAPITALNaples Technology VenturesService Provider CapitalSixThirty Ventures

Plantd Materialsplantdmaterials.comin𝕏

Plantd builds an automated, all-electric manufacturing platform that converts fast-growing perennial grass into carbon-based building materials, using a vertically integrated, closed-loop supply chain.

CleantechClimate TechConstruction TechNew MaterialsOxford, US

Huade Tan(Founder)inNathan Silvernail(Founder)in

Populuspopulus.aiin𝕏

Populus provides data and software platforms that help cities manage mobility planning and decision-making.

Data & InfrastructureGovTechMobility & TransportationSan Francisco, US

Regina Clewlow(Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer)inFletcher Foti(Co-Founder, Chief Data Scientist)inRegina Clewlaw(Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer)

BoardCharles Hudson(Director)in

Co-investorsComcast VenturesMerian VenturesStorm VenturesUlu VenturesZero Infinity PartnersChapter One+4 more

Qumisqumis.aiin𝕏

Qumis provides an AI platform built for insurance coverage attorneys and law firms that analyzes complex insurance policies and programs, producing cited, confidence-scored comparisons, checklists, opinions, and client-ready deliverables.

AI & Machine LearningInsurTechLegalTechChicago, US

Shivam Sinha(Executive Officer, Director)Dan Schuleman(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardBrian McLoughlin(Director)inNeenah Jain(Director)in

Co-investorsMTECH CAPITALArmory Square VenturesWestlake Village BioPartners

Red Balloon Securityredballoonsecurity.comin𝕏

Red Balloon Security develops host-based runtime defense solutions for devices in critical infrastructure environments.

CybersecurityDefense TechHardwareIoTNew York, US

Dr. Ang Cui(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardEnrique Salem(Director)in

Co-investorsAbstract VenturesGreycroftBain Capital Ventures

Reggorareggora.comJan 2019

Appraisal software for residential mortgages

Allston, US

Will Denslow(Founder)in

BoardPeter Blacklow(Director)inBarry Finegold(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsBoston Seed CapitalCentana Growth PartnersEastward Capital PartnersGutbrain VenturesJoint EffectsTamarisc Ventures+1 more

Relay Platformrelayplatform.cominSeed · Jan 2020 · $3MDefunct

The page is an affiliate review site that ranks new online casinos for U.S. players and explains bonus terms, licensing, banking and withdrawal considerations.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningInsurTechMedia & EntertainmentSaaSToronto

Greg Boutin(Executive Officer, Director)inShawn Ellis(Director)

BoardChris Olsen(Director)in

Co-investorsDrive CapitalHighline Beta

Review Trackersreviewtrackers.comin𝕏

ReviewTrackers offers online reputation management software that helps businesses collect, monitor, and analyze customer reviews across platforms to improve local SEO, listings accuracy, and customer engagement.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaSSales TechChicago, US

Daniel Reed(Director)inMax Tetrault(Director)Christopher Campbell(Executive Officer, Director)Todd Paul(Director)

BoardChristopher Abele(Director)

Co-investorsCSA Partners LLCScalare PartnersSymphony Alpha VenturesTrestle PartnersPeakSpan Capital Partners

Ringring.comAcquired

Ring provides video doorbells and security cameras that allow homeowners to monitor their property and enhance security across indoor and outdoor spaces.

HardwareIoT

Jamie Siminoff(Founder)in

Co-investorsCRV (Charles River Ventures)Energy Impact PartnersFelicis VenturesFlagship PioneeringGreen Meadow VenturesGrishin Robotics+8 more

RoofMarketplaceroofmarketplace.cominSeed · Jul 2021 · $1M

Roof Marketplace operates a marketplace connecting vetted roofing contractors with insurance adjusters and homeowners, providing bidding, pricing transparency, and coordination for insurance claims.

B2B MarketplacesConstruction TechInsurTechMarketplacesWhitewater, US

Jeff Noble(Executive Officer)inJay Patel(Executive Officer)Tim Rochman(Executive Officer)inWilliam Bazeley(Director, Chief Executive Officer)inTimothy Russell(Chief Technology Officer and Secretary, Director)David Kish(Vice President of Operations and Treasurer)in

Co-investorsRock River Capital PartnersSandalphon Capital

Sana Benefitssanabenefits.comin𝕏

Sana provides health plans and benefits administration services for small businesses, helping employers manage healthcare costs for their teams.

Digital HealthHealthtechHR TechInsurTechAustin, US

Nathan Hackley(Executive Officer, Director)inWilliam Young(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardStephen Oskoui(Director)in

Co-investorsBreyer CapitalGigafundmark vcToba CapitalEarl Grey CapitalTrust Ventures

Sana Biotechnologysana.comin

Sana is a biotech company developing engineered cell medicines, including gene therapies for gene modification and delivery, cell replacement therapies using stem cell biology, and manufacturing solutions to improve patient access to these treatments.

BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesSeattle, US

Richard Mulligan(Director)inHans Bishop(Director)Steve Harr(President and Chief Executive Officer)James J. MacDonald(Executive Officer)Nathan Hardy(Executive Officer)

BoardGeoffrey von Maltzahn(Director)in

Co-investorsARCH Venture PartnersF-Prime CapitalFlagship PioneeringInnovating CapitalJDRF T1D FundManta Ray Ventures+1 more

ShoutletinFeb 2015acquired by Spredfast · Aug 2015

Shoutlet was a Madison, Wisconsin-based SaaS company providing an enterprise social media marketing platform, including a social campaign builder and social CRM tools, used by brands like Best Buy and Lowe's.

Madison, US

Aaron T. Everson(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardScott Bleczinski(Director)Joseph Davis(Director)Liron Gitig(Director)Daniel Reed(Director)inBrent Hill(Director)

Co-investorsFTV CapitalOrigin Ventures

Spark Advisorssparkadvisors.comin

Spark Advisors provides a technology platform and back-office support for independent Medicare insurance brokers, covering quoting, enrollment, customer service, contracting, commissions, and reporting.

Enterprise SoftwareHealthtechInsurTechSaaS

Byron Edwards(Founder)in

Co-investorsPrimary Venture PartnersVIEWPOINT VENTURESVine VenturesPrimary VenturesVine Ventures

SPECTRAspectracyber.cominJun 2019

SPECTRA certifies managed service providers (MSPs) through its Certification of Resilience program, positioning them as trusted cybersecurity providers for businesses and their insurers.

CybersecurityInsurTechSaaSEtobicoke

Edouard(Founder & CEO)inEric Altamura(COO)inGlen Campbell(Executive Officer, Director)Andrew J. Malion(Executive Officer, Director)Giacomo Grassi(Director)Kam Patel(Director)

TCAREtcare.aiinSeries A · Sep 2022 · $700K

TCARE provides a clinical protocol combining data-driven risk algorithms and dedicated specialists to assess and reduce burnout among family caregivers.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessSt.Louis, US

Mohammad Ali Ahmadi(Executive Officer, Director)Vijay Anand(Executive Officer)Mike Mings(Executive Officer)Bikram Bakshi(Director)in

Co-investors25MadisonClaritas CapitalConnetic VenturesSixThirty VenturesZiegler Link-age Funds

Tire Agenttireagent.comin𝕏Feb 2020

Tire Agent is an online retailer for buying tires and wheels from over 70 brands, with free shipping to homes or local installers.

Direct to ConsumerE-commerceFintechMarketplacesMobility & TransportationNew York, US

Jared Kugel(Founder)Jared K.(Founder)inBRIAN HECHT(Director)

BoardKATELYN JOHNSON(Director)

Co-investorsAEON Foundryalphabet angelsBoro CapitalEntrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)Remarkable Ventures

Turtlemintturtlemint.comin𝕏

Turtlemint operates a digital insurance platform in India, offering an advisor app (TurtlemintPro) for POSP agents to sell insurance, mutual funds, loans and other financial products, plus a consumer app for managing policies.

FintechInsurTechSaaSMumbai, IN

Dhirendra Mahyavanshi(Founder)inAnand Prabhudesai(Founder)in

Co-investorsJungle VenturesMassMutual VenturesNotable CapitalPeak XV PartnersTrifecta Capital AdvisorsBlume Ventures+1 more

Venteurventeur.coinApr 2025 · $20M

HealthtechInsurTechBerkeley, US

Stacy Edgar(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inTimothy Edgar(Founder)in

Co-investorsInformed Ventures Advisors, LlcTechstarsCRCM VenturesGSR VenturesHoughton Street VenturesIngeborg Investments+1 more

Venteurventeur.com

Venteur was a company operating in the health benefits space, focused on ICHRA (Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements) for its customers.

Digital HealthHR TechInsurTechSan Francisco, US

Timothy Edgar(Founder)

Co-investorsHoughton Street VenturesInformed Ventures Advisors, Llc

Wireless Registrywirelessregistry.com

Washington, US

Stillman Bradish(Executive Officer, Director)Patrick Parodi(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardChris Rogers(Director)David Steinberg(Director)Jeff Ganek(Director)in

Co-investorsBlazar Ventures, LLC

Wyzewyze.comin𝕏May 2020

Wyze designs and sells affordable smart home devices, starting with the $19.99 Wyze Cam, and builds AI-powered software to make its connected products more capable.

ConsumerHardwareIoTKirkland, US

Yun Zhang(Co-founder)inDave Crosby(Co-founder)inDongsheng Song(Co-founder)in

BoardParker Barrile(Director)inAdam Lin(Director)

Co-investorsAmino CapitalKensington Capital Partners LimitedMarcy Venture PartnersNorwest Venture Partners

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

Deep Image AnalyticsBluefieldsConnectMCozyEarthElysianGradient AIhealthŌmeHometap Equity PartnersJunoLatticeM LabsNeat CapitalNetworked InsightsPendellaPlantdRevolvTeakThe LogRockVesperXP

Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.

Exits · 12

2 IPOs · 10 acquisitions · showing 7

Cozyacq. by CoStar GroupJunoacq. by GettNeat Capitalacq. by LowerNetworked Insightsacq. by American Family InsuranceRevolvacq. by Nest Labs (Google/Alphabet)Shoutletacq. by SpredfastVesperacq. by Qualcomm

Portfolio news

latest coverage across their companies

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has American Family Ventures made?
American Family Ventures has 83 tracked investments, 12 of which have exited, including 7 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does American Family Ventures invest at?
American Family Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
What is American Family Ventures's typical check size?
American Family Ventures typically writes checks of $250K – $10M.
What sectors does American Family Ventures focus on?
American Family Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Fintech, InsurTech, PropTech.
Where is American Family Ventures located?
American Family Ventures is headquartered in Boston, US.
Does American Family Ventures lead rounds?
American Family Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Who does American Family Ventures co-invest with?
American Family Ventures most often shares deals with MassMutual Ventures, 500 Global, Clocktower Ventures, among 163 tracked co-investors.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

featuring the team

Inside the Evolution of CVC with Dan Reed, Managing Director, President of American Family Ventures

Highline Beta · Dan Reed

Ep 228 - Managing Director at American Family Ventures, Dan Reed

FNO: InsureTech Podcast · Dan Reed

Ep 209 – American Family Ventures Managing Director, Kyle Beatty

FNO: InsureTech Podcast · Kyle Beatty

Images

American Family Ventures photoAmerican Family Ventures photoAmerican Family Ventures photoAmerican Family Ventures photoAmerican Family Ventures photoAmerican Family Ventures photo

Co-investors · 19

MassMutual Ventures

MassMutual Ventures is the venture capital arm of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, investing in technology companies and supporting their growth with capital, connections, and expertise.

Both backed · 5
$500K – $5M
MTECH CAPITAL

MTech Capital is a venture capital firm focused on the insurance technology (InsurTech) sector, backing startups in insurance, P&C claims automation, and related fields while providing industry expertise and strategic partnership support.

Both backed · 4
Pendella TechnologiesQumisBold PenguinPendella
TenOneTen Ventures

TenOneTen Ventures is an early-stage venture firm based in Los Angeles that invests primarily in B2B and AI/infrastructure startups, backing founders as a hands-on partner.

Both backed · 2
$500K – $5M
SixThirty Ventures

SixThirty is a global early-stage venture capital firm investing at the intersection of health, wealth and privacy, connecting startups with established institutions through its collaboration platform.

$100K – $250K
FundersClub

FundersClub is an online venture capital firm and startup investing platform that gives accredited investors access to vetted early-stage startups from Silicon Valley and beyond.

Both backed · 1
$250K – $5M
G20 Ventures

G20 Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that backs new businesses with capital, storytelling support, and connections, with a focus on enterprise SaaS companies.

Both backed · 1
$2M – $5M
AllegisCyber Capital

AllegisCyber Capital is a venture capital firm focused exclusively on cybersecurity investments, emphasizing deep domain expertise and operating experience.

Both backed · 1
healthŌme
$3M – $5M
Pillar VC

Pillar VC is an early-stage venture capital firm that partners with technical founders at the inception stage to build technology companies.

Both backed · 1
$50K – $4M
IA Capital Group

IA Capital Group is a venture capital firm founded in 2000 that invests in financial services and insurance technology companies, partnering with experienced management teams. It operates a strategic venture capital platform used by numerous insurers.

Both backed · 1
Altai Ventures

Altai Ventures is a specialist venture capital firm focused on backing and incubating early-stage startups in financial services.

Both backed · 1
Uber

Uber is a technology company operating multisided platforms that connect consumers with ride services, transit, delivery of food and groceries, and freight shipping across more than 70 countries and 15,000+ cities.

Plug and Play Ventures

Plug and Play is an innovation platform that connects corporations, governments, startups, investors, and universities to drive innovation.

$50K – $12M
7 more co-investors

Tribe Capital FirstlookMotivate Venture CapitalPortage VenturesAmplify.LAInnospark VenturesDistributed VenturesWedbush Ventures

Firms observed investing alongside American Family Ventures, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with American Family Ventures's recorded portfolio.

Similar investors

Featured in lists