Distributed Ventures
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
New York, United States
Countries of investment
- United States
Investment stages
- Pre-seed
- Seed
- Series A
Industries
- Insurtech
- Fintech
- Digital health
- Health & benefits
- HR tech
- SaaS
About
Distributed Ventures is a New York-based venture capital firm focused on early-stage insurtech. Their focus spans the United States. The firm supports founders from pre-seed through Series A stages.
Distributed Ventures is a New York-based venture capital firm focused on early-stage insurtech. Their focus spans the United States. The firm supports founders from pre-seed through Series A stages.
Investment Thesis
Distributed Ventures is a pre-seed-to-Series A venture firm dedicated to insurtech, built from operator-founders with direct insurance-industry experience. The firm differentiates itself through hands-on go-to-market and regulatory guidance for early-stage insurtech companies.
Manager's Experience
Spun out of NFP Ventures and led by Managing Partner Shawn Ellis with Adam Blumencranz, offices in Chicago and New York. Closed a $100M first fund under the Distributed banner in 2023, backed by insurance carriers, brokerages, current and former insurance executives and family offices. Writes $1–5M checks at Seed to Series A, targeting 15–20% ownership.
Team
Shawn Ellis-Managing Partner
Adam Blumencranz-Partner
Janet Xu-Senior Principal
Hylton Irons-Senior Associate
Antonio Calderon-Senior Associate
Joseph Flanagan-Team Member
Portfolio
Ascend
CoverTree
CVRD Health
Focal
Kai Health