In StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index, Northwestern Mutual ranks #77 globally and #33 in the United States. It ranks #13 in the Fintech industry and #3 in the Insurance subindustry.
Northwestern Mutual has supported 59 startups through programs and investments, with those companies raising a combined $5 billion over the last ten years. The company currently operates 3 active startup programs.
Northwestern Mutual has deployed more than $189 million in startup investments through Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures and partnership programs, strengthening its position as one of the leading innovation-driven corporations globally.
The company currently runs 3 active startup programs supporting 59 startups worldwide across industries such as Ecommerce & Retail, Edtech, Fintech, and Healthtech. Its venture arm Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures has invested in over 40 startups since it was founded in 2017.
The corporate-innovation activity is concentrated in Fintech, Software & Data, and Healthtech, categories where Northwestern Mutual's scale provides outsized leverage to early-stage startups.
Sector, HQ-city and program-location breakdowns for the startups associated with Northwestern Mutual. Unlock the full breakdown with StartupBlink Pro.
Northwestern Mutual engages startups through 3 active programs, supporting 59 startups in total based on our database.


Northwestern Mutual's top 5 associated startups have raised 68% of the $5 billion raised in the last ten years across all 59 associated startups, led by Chime at $2.3 billion. Northwestern Mutual is associated with 57 active startups and 2 exits. Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures supports the largest number of startups, with 40 associated startups.
Disclaimer: This is based on general open web search and prone to mistakes.
| Startup | SB Score | Industry | HQ city | Link Type to Corporation | Linked via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 818 | Fintech | San Francisco | Program Investment | Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures | |
| SB 752 | Ecommerce & Retail | London | Program Investment | Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures | |
| SB 603 | Software & Data | New York | Direct Investment | Northwestern Mutual — Corporate Self | |
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