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Nelnet

Corporate VC

Lincoln · Seed–Series A · 18 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Nelnet invests in high-growth, tech-scalable companies that have moved beyond the MVP stage with established revenue and proven customer willingness to pay. It looks for original, defensible products solving real problems, strong communicative founding teams, and demonstrated traction with clear KPIs. The firm targets a range of markets including fintech, edtech, future of work, renewable energy and climate technology, and agtech. Nelnet is an active collaborator in the Midwest startup ecosystem, working closely with the Nebraska Angels, Invest Nebraska, and gener8tor, and has invested in over 100 companies with nearly 25 positive exits.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Series A
HQ
Lincoln, US
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2006
Tracked investments
13

Team · 18 people

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Founder mafia

2 people who came through Nelnet went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 10 of 13 portfolio companies

SaaS ×8AI & Machine Learning ×4Cloud Computing ×3Enterprise Software ×3PropTech ×2Construction Tech ×1Consumer ×1Cybersecurity ×1

HQs:United States×8Japan×1

Investments · 13 tracked

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By year:2023 · 12022 · 12021 · 13 dated

Agile Sports Technologies

Lincoln, US

David Graff(Executive Officer, Director)Brian Kaiser(Executive Officer)John Wirtz(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardJeffrey Raikes(Director)James McClurg(Director)Michael Dunlap(Director)

Co-investorsAccel

Alloallocommunications.comin𝕏

ALLO provides direct fiber internet connections to communities in the United States, supported by engineering and operations teams that manage network quality and customer experience.

Cloud ComputingConsumerEnterprise SoftwareOmaha, US

Co-investorsHall Capital PartnersSDC Capital Partners

ALLO Fiber

Provider of Gigabit fiberoptic technologies connecting communities across the Midwest since 2003.

BasicBlockbasicblock.ioinJan 2022 · $78M

BasicBlock is a freight factoring and payment platform that lets truck carriers scan and submit load documents to get paid the same day at a fixed rate.

FintechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSLincoln, US

Brett Byman(Executive Officer, Director)inTaylor Monks(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardAnkur Jain(Director)inBurak Cendek(Director)inCharley Dehoney(Director)

Co-investorsAutotech VenturesClear Haven Capital ManagementEMERGENT VENTURESInvest NebraskaWakestream VenturesRise of the Rest Seed+2 more

BetterYoubetteryou.aiin𝕏Dec 2023 · $6M

BetterYou uses AI and cognitive science to build workplace wellness programs that encourage healthier habits such as better sleep, more physical activity, and social connection.

AI & Machine LearningHR TechWellness & Fitness

Co-investorsAtland VenturesCapital Midwest FundEvolution VenturesForefront VentureGeekdomGreat North Ventures+3 more

CompanyCamcompanycam.comin𝕏

CompanyCam is a mobile app for contractors and field service teams to take, organize, and annotate job site photos and videos with AI-powered voice context and unlimited cloud storage.

AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechSaaSLincoln, US

Luke Hansen(CEO)in

Co-investorsB Capital GroupB4 CapitalBlueprint EquityInsight PartnersInvest NebraskaJMI Equity+2 more

Flywheelgetflywheel.comin

WP Engine (Flywheel) provides enterprise-grade WordPress hosting infrastructure designed to support high-traffic websites with advanced caching, security, and network optimization.

Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsSaaSAustin, US

Jason Cohen(Founder)

Co-investorsHyde Park Venture Partners

Hudl

Video and data platform used by over 230,000 teams across 40 sports to capture, analyze, and learn from performance footage.

Co-investorsBain Capital Tech Opportunities

Hudl's Websitehudl.comin𝕏

Hudl provides AI-powered video capture, data and analytics tools—including hands-free cameras and livestreaming—for athletes, coaches, teams and fans across 40 sports and multiple competitive levels.

AI & Machine LearningSaaSSports Tech

David Graff(Founder)in

Co-investorsAccelCounterview Capital

Mapticianmaptician.cominMay 2021 · $1.7M

Maptician is an integrated workplace management platform offering space planning, desk and room booking, occupancy tracking, visitor management, and analytics for hybrid work environments.

Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkPropTechSaaSLincoln, US

AshLea Allberry(Chief Operating Officer)inAlaa Pasha(CEO)inNick Eurek(Chief Product Officer)inCraig Williams(Chief Technology Officer)inMegan Bolmer(Finance & Operations Lead)inNic Rapacz(Head of Global Sales)in

Co-investorsInvest Nebraska

OpsCompassopscompass.comin𝕏

Opscompass is a software asset intelligence platform that provides real-time visibility into cloud, on-prem, and database environments, tracking configuration drift, security and compliance checks, and software licensing costs.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSOmaha, US

John Grange(Director)inDavid Kerber(Executive Officer)Lee H. Hamann(Director)Manuel C. Quevedo(Executive Officer, Director)Scott Griffith(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsDundee Venture CapitalElsewhere PartnersInvest NebraskaM25

RemoteLockremotelock.comin

RemoteLock provides an access control and property automation platform that integrates smart locks, connected devices, and software to manage entry points across residential and commercial properties.

IoTPropTechSaaSTokyo, JP

Nolan Mondrow(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inCharles Von Thun(Director)Ryan Pollock(Director)Shota Hattori(Director)Gary Stone(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsEastward Capital PartnersService Provider CapitalSun Mountain CapitalIron Gate Capital

Travefytravefy.comin

Travefy provides a platform for travel advisors and agencies to create branded, customized trip itineraries and client proposals, including a companion mobile app for travelers to access their plans.

Marketing TechSaaSTravel & HospitalityLincoln, US

David D Chait(Executive Officer, Director)inChris Davis(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardSteve Kiene(Director)

Co-investorsInvest Nebraska

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Nelnet made?
Nelnet has 7 tracked investments.
What stage does Nelnet invest at?
Nelnet invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
What sectors does Nelnet focus on?
Nelnet focuses on AgTech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Crypto & Web3, EdTech, Energy, Fintech, Future of Work.
Where is Nelnet located?
Nelnet is headquartered in Lincoln, US.
Who does Nelnet co-invest with?
Nelnet most often shares deals with Invest Nebraska, Accel, B Capital Group, among 11 tracked co-investors.

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