American Family Insurance Institute for Corporate and Social Impact focuses on seed and Series A investments in scalable social enterprises. The firm targets sectors including economic opportunity, healthy youth development, learning and academic achievement, and resilient communities. Their investments aim to close equity gaps in America, with a typical investment range spanning from early-stage seed rounds to Series A funding.
Notable portfolio companies include Bark, a digital safety solution for families, and BlocPower, an energy technology startup. The institute's investment philosophy emphasizes visionary entrepreneurs building impactful businesses. They offer value-add services to portfolio companies, leveraging American Family Insurance's resources to support growth and social impact. The firm's approach combines financial returns with meaningful societal contributions.
Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Total Investments32
Current Portfolio Count22
Total Portfolio Exits2
Top Investment Stages
Seed17 (54.8%)
Series A9 (29.0%)
Pre-Seed2 (6.5%)
Series B2 (6.5%)
Convertible Note1 (3.2%)
Stage Mix
Seed 55%Series A 29%Pre-Seed 6%Series B 6%Convertible Note 3%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
Classification
- NAICS
- 520000Finance and Insurance
- 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
- 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
- SIC
- 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
- 6790Miscellaneous Investing
- 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
Show 6 more industry codes
- NAICS
- 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
- 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
- 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
- SIC
- 6000Depository Institutions
- 6720Investment Offices
- 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end