Nelnet
Corporate VCLincoln · Seed–Series A · 18 people tracked
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228 people in our graph share verified history with the Nelnet team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
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.
Team · 18 people
from the firm's website & curatedFounder mafia
2 people who came through Nelnet went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 10 of 13 portfolio companiesSaaS ×8AI & Machine Learning ×4Cloud Computing ×3Enterprise Software ×3PropTech ×2Construction Tech ×1Consumer ×1Cybersecurity ×1
HQs:United States×8Japan×1
Investments · 13 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2023 · 12022 · 12021 · 13 dated
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
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
Provider of Gigabit fiberoptic technologies connecting communities across the Midwest since 2003.
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesBasicBlock · basicblock.io · Jul 22, 2026
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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