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Glen Nelson Center

Glen Nelson Center

Saint Paul, Minnesotaglennelson.org

Overview

Glen Nelson Center is the venture investment arm of the American Public Media Group that identifies, elevates, and invests in early-stage media and journalism ventures through its Horizon Fund.

Year Founded

2018

Portfolio Companies

8

Investments

Glen Nelson Center investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Ad Fontes MediaJan 2021Pre SeedCo-investor
DeepCast, Inc.Dec 2024SeedCo-investor
HamletDec 2025SeedCo-investor
LeadStoryJul 2025SeedCo-investor
NewsreelMay 2026Pre SeedCo-investor
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Key People

Theon Masters

Investment Manager

Sector & Stage Mix

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Investment Activity

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2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

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FAQ

Where is Glen Nelson Center based?

Glen Nelson Center is headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States.

When was Glen Nelson Center founded?

Glen Nelson Center was founded in 2018.

How many portfolio companies does Glen Nelson Center have?

Glen Nelson Center has 8 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Glen Nelson Center's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Ad Fontes Media, DeepCast, Inc., Hamlet, LeadStory, Newsreel.

What was Glen Nelson Center's most recent investment shown here?

Glen Nelson Center's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Newsreel in 2026.

What sectors does Glen Nelson Center focus on?

Glen Nelson Center focuses on Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software.

What company stages does Glen Nelson Center focus on?

Glen Nelson Center typically invests at the Early stage.

What is Glen Nelson Center's AUM?

Glen Nelson Center's assets under management are estimated between $10.0M and $10.0M.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersSaint Paul, Minnesota
Year Founded2018

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