Nautilus by AOL

Nautilus by AOL was an investment arm of AOL based in Tel Aviv, Israel, focusing on early and later stage startups.

Corporate VC Tel Aviv, Israel Est. 2014
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Last updated 2026-07-20
Portfolio
2
in our dataset
Rounds participated
2
Rounds led
0
Rounds' value
$3.9M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
Seed

About

Nautilus by AOL was an investment arm of AOL, headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel. The firm invested in early and later stage startups across various sectors including digital media, adtech, software, internet of things and connected world, cyber, augmented and virtual reality, artificial intelligence, mobile, e-commerce, and communications.

Portfolio · 2

Zirra
Alternative Data-based Trading Analytics
1 round $1.6M committed Latest: 2016-07
Shoppimon
Ecommerce Performance Monitoring
1 round $2.3M committed Latest: 2016-03

Investment activity

2 portfolio exits on record.

Portfolio by sector

Business Software4
Media & Entertainment Technologies1
Fintech & Insurtech1

Q&A

What is Nautilus by AOL's primary investment focus?
Nautilus by AOL is a strategic investor focusing primarily on B2B ventures in areas such as connected cars, IoT, AR/VR, smart cities, video, media, eCommerce, telecom, cybersecurity, drones, eSports, agriculture, DevOps, and mobile. They do not invest in gaming or biomedical sectors.
What investment stages does Nautilus by AOL typically engage in?
Nautilus by AOL typically invests in Seed and post-Seed rounds.
Can you name a recent exit for Nautilus by AOL?
Nautilus by AOL had an exit in September 2022 with the acquisition of Reactful by Metadata.
Which sectors have seen the most investment activity from Nautilus by AOL?
According to startupim data, Nautilus by AOL has shown the most investment activity in Business Software, with 4 rounds.
What is the most common funding stage for Nautilus by AOL's investments?
The most common funding stage for Nautilus by AOL's investments is Seed rounds, accounting for 5 out of their 6 recorded rounds.
Can you name a notable portfolio company of Nautilus by AOL?
Nautilus by AOL's portfolio includes Holisto (formerly Splitty Travel), an online hotel-booking platform, and Outgage, which focuses on direct mail campaign management.
When was Nautilus by AOL founded?
Nautilus by AOL was founded in 2014.
What is the typical investment range for Nautilus by AOL?
Nautilus by AOL's investment range is typically between $1M and $2.4M.
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