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Nelnet — Portfolio

Investor actively backing innovative startups and growth-stage companies across various industries and funding rounds.

31
Companies
$424.6M
Total invested
$11.5M
Avg. check
68
Industries
Software 11SaaS 5Information Technology 4EdTech 2Internet 2Analytics 2+62 more
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Portfolio companies

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Navengage
September 2022

We help universities organize and optimize their student engagement.

EdTech · Conshohocken$1.3M Seed
Certified Cell
August 2022

Certified Cell provides consignment cell phone inventory to retail partners.

Funding Platform · Omaha$850K Seed
Set Your Sites
July 2026

Set Your Sites is a tool designed to connect campers and RV owners with available first-come, first-serve campsites

Internet · Lincoln$250K Seed
New Sun Road
June 2023

New Sun Road is a public benefit corporation developing data-driven IoT technology solutions.

Internet of Things · Richmond$5.9M Series A
Nave Analytics
June 2024

Nave Analytics is a data coherence hub and delivery system powering versatile digital tools to support irrigation decisions.

Analytics · Lincoln$400K Pre-Seed
Fast Forward
May 2026

Fast Forward is a technology company that designs automated inspection systems and patrol documentations for electric lines.

Data Collection and Labeling · Kearney$360K Seed
Driive
May 2026

Driive is a booking intelligence platform built for home service businesses.

Home Services · Lincoln$800K Pre-Seed
Whipz
April 2026

Whipz is a new online Used Car Dealership.

Automotive · Mound City$250K Seed
Grapple
April 2026

Grapple provides a no-code data platform for creating analytics dashboards using natural language.

Cloud Data Services · Omaha$1.0M Pre-Seed
VIDANYX
March 2024

VIDANYX, a cloud-based video management solution for child advocacy centers and organizations that help victims of human traffic and abuse.

Advocacy · Omaha$1.4M Venture - Series Unknown
Edge Focus
March 2026

Edge Focus develops and operates an advanced fintech platform in the area of investment management.

Financial Services · Chicago$100.0M Debt Financing
Opendorse
February 2026

Opendorse operates a SaaS-enabled Marketplace in the athlete endorsement industry.

Brand Marketing · Lincoln$2.1M Venture - Series Unknown
Layer Platform, Inc.
February 2023

Layer a flexible database and team collaboration platform for AECO teams working in BIM.

Architecture · Lincoln$1.5M Seed
Maptician
August 2025

Maptician provides office space and facilities management software for businesses of any size.

Facility Management · Lincoln$4.1M Venture - Series Unknown
Ascent360
January 2022

Ascent360 provides cloud-based software that enables multi-channel communications direct to prospects and customers.

Analytics · Golden$2.0M Venture - Series Unknown
Nitride Global
December 2025

Nitride Global develops, manufactures, and sells aluminum nitride and aluminum oxynitride products for electronic applications.

Chemical · WichitaConvertible Note
OpsCompass
October 2021

Visibility and risk analysis for security, compliance, and software asset management

Enterprise Software · Omaha$2.8M Seed
Inclusology
October 2021

An all in one DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) management platform designed to reduce bias and increase employee retention.

SaaS · Los Angeles$1.0M Seed
Alpaca
February 2026

Alpaca provides real-time data on teacher wellbeing, helping schools to address concerns and improve the work environment for educators.

EdTech · Omaha$1.1M Seed
LeverageRx
May 2020

LeverageRx is a digital insurance and lending platform for the medical market.

Financial Services · Omaha$625K Convertible Note
MindMixer
September 2014

A virtual town hall for community engagement, MindMixer helps people learn, engage, and contribute feedback when and where it's convenient.

Communities · Kansas City$17.0M Series C
Boutique Window
June 2013

Integra Health Management provides health management programs and services for managing high-risk and high-cost patients.

Health Care · Overland Park$650K Seed

Where Nelnet invests

Software11
SaaS5
Information Technology4
EdTech2
Internet2
Analytics2

About Nelnet's portfolio

How many companies has Nelnet invested in?▸

Nelnet has invested in 31 companies tracked in our database. The portfolio spans multiple industries and funding stages, from seed-stage startups to late-stage companies.

What industries does Nelnet invest in?▸

Nelnet's top investment sectors include Software, SaaS, Information Technology, EdTech, Internet. The firm invests across 68 different industry categories.

What is Nelnet's largest investment?▸

Among tracked funding rounds, Edge Focus received $100.0M in a Debt Financing round. Nelnet's total known invested capital is $424.6M.

What is the average investment size for Nelnet?▸

Nelnet's average investment size is $11.5M across its portfolio of 31 companies.

What are Nelnet's most recent investments?▸

Recent Nelnet portfolio additions include Navengage, Certified Cell, Set Your Sites, New Sun Road, Nave Analytics. These companies were founded in 2020 or later.

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