Nelnet
VC Fund
Lincoln, United States
Nelnet is a VC fund in Lincoln focused on Solar and FinTech. Nelnet provides student loan products and services to students, as well as a full range of student-lending services and technology-based products to schools nationwide. This includes student loan origination and lending, holding, student loan and guarantee servicing and software solutions.Nelnet, based in Lincoln, Nebraska, ranks among thenation's leaders in terms of total student loan assets under management with $26.3 billion in net student loan assets as of March 31, 2008.Nelnet is well positioned to capitalize on industry growth. Its sophisticated technology and software products allow the company to service loans both internally and for third parties. And it facilitates the company's position as a preferred originator and holder of loans for schools and borrowers.
- Total investments:
- 18
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 28%
Last updated:
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Industries Nelnet invests in
Stages Nelnet invests in
Countries Nelnet invests in
Contacts
| Name | Phone | Socials | |
|---|---|---|---|
Investment Focus
Industry
- Solar 1 (6%)
- FinTech 1 (6%)
- Lending 1 (6%)
- Software 1 (6%)
- Home Services 1 (6%)
Stage
- Pre-Seed 2 (11%)
- Series A 1 (6%)
- Corporate Round 1 (6%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mike Dunlap
Co-Founder, Executive Chairman
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Co-Founder, Executive Chairman | Total investments: 0 | Find email |
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
Immigify
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Immigify is an AI-powered platform transforming the U.S. immigration experience for individuals, businesses, and institutions. We automate the most complex immigration workflows...visa eligibility, document prep, compliance, global mobility, and deliver them through our AI Agents. | $1M / Pre-Seed / Jul 01, 2026 | |
Driive
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Driive is a booking intelligence platform built for home service businesses. Increase speed-to-lead, minimize admin overhead, and maximize customer convenience. | Pre-Seed / May 11, 2026 | |
Grapple
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Grapple provides a no-code data platform for creating analytics dashboards using natural language. | $1M / Pre-Seed / Apr 03, 2026 | |
CompanyCam
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CompanyCam is a documentation and communication app that provides a complete photo solution for contractors to monitor projects. It was created by contractors for contractors that enable teams to take unlimited photos all of which are location and time stamped, sent to the cloud, and stored securely.The company was founded in 2015 and isheadquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska. | Series C / Aug 21, 2025 | |
Edge Focus
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Edge Focus develops and operates an advanced fintech platform in the area of investment management. | Corporate Round / Dec 05, 2024 | |
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Nave Analytics
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Data coherence hub and delivery system powering versatile digital tools to support irrigation decisions. | $400K / Pre-Seed / Jun 19, 2024 | |
BetterYou
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BetterYou is a digital wellness platform that helps to make better health and wellness decisions every day. The platform leverages the data exhaust created from using their devices every single day to create insight around where people spend their time vs. what's actually important to them. Their users define what “time better spent” lookslike, and to help them stay on track.BetterYou provides population-level insights back to organizations, helping them drive health savings downstream by improving their employees’ digital and overall wellness. It also allows individuals to maximize their time and stay focused on goals that matter. | $6M / Series A / Dec 06, 2023 | |
PRECZN
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PRECZN is a fintech orchestration for vertical SaaS platforms. | $6.8M / Seed / Oct 05, 2023 | |
New Sun Road
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New Sun Road is a public benefit corporation developing data-driven IoT technology solutions. The company's platform includes a suite of IoT products designed to optimize the management of renewable-based power systems while driving down the costs of microgrids to unlock additional capital. | $5.9M / Series A / Jun 09, 2023 | |
Crowded
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Crowded's CFO suite streamlines collecting, banking, spending, reporting and filing for organizations small, large and multi-chapter. By alleviating time and cost burdens and fostering efficiency, compliance, and transparency, Crowded enables nonprofits to thrive and maximize their impact. | $4.5M / Seed / Oct 18, 2022 | |
| See all 18 investments → | |||
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FAQ
What does Nelnet invest in?
Nelnet invests primarily in Solar, FinTech and Lending startups, most often at Pre-Seed and Series A stage. Most of the 18 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
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The team at Nelnet includes Mike Dunlap (Co-Founder, Executive Chairman). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
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