Nuveen
VC Fund
Chicago, United States
Nuveen is a VC fund in Chicago focused on Energy and Finance. Nuveen, a TIAA company is a Chicago based private company in the asset management industry. Nuveen, a TIAA company was founded in Chicago, Illinois in 1898 and was previously named The John Nuveen Co., after founder John Nuveen
- Total investments:
- 51
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 65%
- Last fund:
Last updated:
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Industries Nuveen invests in
Stages Nuveen invests in
Countries Nuveen invests in
Contacts
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Vijay C. Advani
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Bihag N. Patel
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Don Dimitrievich
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Jeanne Stoll Casey
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Jeffrey P. Cusack
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Investment Focus
Industry
- Energy 9 (18%)
- Finance 7 (14%)
- Financial Services 7 (14%)
- Renewable Energy 6 (12%)
- Software 5 (10%)
Stage
- Debt Financing 10 (20%)
- Private Equity 9 (18%)
- Venture - Series Unknown 6 (12%)
- Series B 4 (8%)
- Series A 3 (6%)
Country
- United States 27 (53%)
- India 7 (14%)
- Israel 1 (2%)
- Singapore 1 (2%)
- United Kingdom 1 (2%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
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Vijay C. Advani
Executive Chairman
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Executive Chairman | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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Bihag N. Patel
Vice President and Senior Research Analyst
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Vice President and Senior Research Analyst | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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Don Dimitrievich
Head of Nuveen Energy Infrastructure Credit.
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Head of Nuveen Energy Infrastructure Credit. | Total investments: 1 | Find email | |
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Jeanne Stoll Casey
Global Head of Proptech and Innovation
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Global Head of Proptech and Innovation | Total investments: 3 | Find email | |
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Jeffrey P. Cusack
Senior Managing Director, National Sales Manager
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Senior Managing Director, National Sales Manager | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
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Catalyst Healthcare Real Estate & Nuveen-JV
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Catalyst Healthcare Real Estate & Nuveen-JV is a joint venture between Catalyst Healthcare Real Estate & Nuveen Real Estate. | Private Equity / Aug 04, 2026 | |
Pattern Energy Group
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Pattern is a premium independent power company. We own and operate eight wind power projects in the United States, Canada and Chile that use proven, best-in-class technology and have a total owned capacity of 1,041 MW. These projects generate stable long-term cash flows in attractive markets that have strong growth potential. Each of our projectshas contracted to sell all of its energy output, or a majority, on a long-term, fixed-price power sale agreement with a creditworthy counterparty. Ninety-five percent of the electricity to be generated by our projects will be sold under these power sale agreements, which have a weighted average remaining contract life of approximately 19 years. | $546M / Private Equity / Jul 01, 2026 | |
Spearmint Energy
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Spearmint aims to be the preeminent green merchant trading company developing, owning, operating, and trading around Battery Energy Storage, Solar, and Wind to reduce grid volatility, increase system resiliency, and help to reduce Carbon emissions in a responsible and efficient way. | $325M / Debt Financing / Jun 23, 2026 | |
Budderfly
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Budderfly is disrupting the energy industry by leading the digital transformation of energy consumption through its unique Energy-as-a-Service model. With no cost to its clients, Budderfly implements proprietary energy intelligence software, energy efficient technology upgrades that span more than 25 savings categories, and IoT devices that meter,control, and optimize energy usage at the point of consumption within each facility across the enterprise. Budderfly’s ongoing services and proactive maintenance ensure that a building’s energy infrastructure never becomes outdated. The result is significant, immediate and progressive energy expense savings, upgraded facilities, and a reduced carbon footprint for its client facilities. | $100M / Debt Financing / Jun 02, 2026 | |
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Spearmint Energy
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Spearmint aims to be the preeminent green merchant trading company developing, owning, operating, and trading around Battery Energy Storage, Solar, and Wind to reduce grid volatility, increase system resiliency, and help to reduce Carbon emissions in a responsible and efficient way. | $96M / Private Equity / May 21, 2026 | |
Octane
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Octane provides a digital financing platform that enables consumers to obtain personalized loan offers for powersports vehicles, outdoor equipment, and similar lifestyle purchases, using soft credit checks that do not impact credit scores. The platform connects shoppers with dealer partners to support an end-to-end process from online rate checksto in-store financing and loan servicing. Octane also offers tools for dealers to close deals with digital approvals and paperless workflows while accommodating a range of credit profiles. The company’s services include programs tailored for different buyer types and integration features that simplify purchase decisions for both consumers and dealer partners. | $350M / Debt Financing / May 20, 2026 | |
Crux
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Crux is a fintech company. They provide a capital markets platform for developers, tax credit buyers, and financial institutions to transact and manage transferable tax credits, aiming to make sustainable finance more efficient and interconnected. They help developers and manufacturers raise capital at all stages of project development andoperation. | $500M / Debt Financing / May 14, 2026 | |
Nexamp
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Nexamp is leading the transformation to the new energy economy with proven solutions for the deployment and operation of solar energy assets. Our comprehensive capabilities span the entire solar project lifecycle – from project development, design and construction, through financing, operations and maintenance. Our integrated, best-in classsolutions make solar energy simple and profitable for our clients and partners, and make an impact every day. With a rapidly expanding network of property owners, businesses, communities and residents benefitting from our growing portfolio of solar assets across the US, Nexamp is laying the groundwork for a cleaner, more secure energy future. | $125M / Debt Financing / Apr 22, 2026 | |
Stockdale Capital Partners
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Stockdale Capital Partners is a growing Los Angeles based vertically-integrated real estate investment firm, affiliated with Stockdale Management, a property management firm. We’re championing innovation, sustainability and design that brings people together, enhances quality of life and builds community. Focused on opportunistic investments acrossthe Southwest, we have four offices and 75 employees in four states. | $72.3M / Debt Financing / Jan 21, 2026 | |
Agtonomy
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Agtonomy is a hybrid autonomy and tele-assist platform for agriculture vehicles. | $18M / Series B / Oct 28, 2025 | |
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Co-Investors
ASN Microkredietfonds
4 deals together
British International Investment
3 deals together
British International Investment
3 deals together
Leon Capital
3 deals together
TZP Group
3 deals together
Accel
2 deals together
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What does Nuveen invest in?
Nuveen invests primarily in Energy, Finance and Financial Services startups, most often at Debt Financing and Private Equity stage. Most of the 51 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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Who are the partners at Nuveen?
The team at Nuveen includes Vijay C. Advani (Executive Chairman), Bihag N. Patel (Vice President and Senior Research Analyst) and Don Dimitrievich (Head of Nuveen Energy Infrastructure Credit.), among 10 team members tracked by Shizune. The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
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