Distributed Ventures
Overview
Distributed Ventures is a Seed to Series A-focused venture fund that invests in entrepreneurs as they transform the future of risk across Insurtech, Digital Health and Benefits, and Fintech. As former founders, investors, and operators, the Distributed Ventures team provides deep subject matter and early-stage operational expertise to help companies find success from day one. They focus on enterprise distribution channels and focused go-to-market strategies.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindbody | Jul 2020 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Hallow | May 2023 | Series C | Co-investor |
| Honeycomb Insurance | Jan 2022 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Posterity Health | Feb 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Focal | Oct 2025 | Seed | Lead |
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Key People
Shawn Ellis
Managing Partner, Managing Director, NFP Ventures
Adam Blumencranz
Partner
Joseph Flanagan
Growth Partner
Janet Xu
Senior Principal
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Distributed Ventures based?
Distributed Ventures is headquartered in New York City, New York, United States.
When was Distributed Ventures founded?
Distributed Ventures was founded in 2018.
How many portfolio companies does Distributed Ventures have?
Distributed Ventures has 28 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Distributed Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Kindbody, Hallow, Honeycomb Insurance, Posterity Health, Focal.
What was Distributed Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Distributed Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Focal in 2025.
What sectors does Distributed Ventures focus on?
Distributed Ventures focuses on FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, FinTech, Cybersecurity, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Crypto & Web3, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, FinTech, FinTech, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, FinTech, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability.
What company stages does Distributed Ventures focus on?
Distributed Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Distributed Ventures's AUM?
Distributed Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $100.0M and $250.0M.