Nautilus by AOL

Corporate VC New York, United States Est. 2014
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About

Nautilus by AOL is AOLs investment and scouting arm in Israel and a growth platform helping serious start-ups achieve success in the real world. As a strategic investor, Nautilus offers start-ups the resources needed to get to market fast with an extraordinary product and a compelling story. After Nautilus has invested in a companys seed or post-seed round for a period of eight months, the team is invited to share its inspirational workspace in Tel Aviv for free and receive expert guidance tailored to its specific needs. In addition, Nautilus offers its portfolio companies privileged access to AOLs global customer and supplier base, as well as its O&O brand and affiliated brands, such asHuffington Post, TechCrunch, Aol.com, Engadget, and One by AOL. When relevant, Nautilus will also connect companies to its parent company, Verizon. Focusing primarily on B2B ventures, Nautilus invests in the areas of connected cars, IoT, AR/VR, smart cities, video, media, eCommerce, telecom, cybersecurity, drones, eSports, agriculture, DevOps, mobile, and more, with the exception of the gaming and biomedical sectors.

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What is Nautilus by AOL's primary investment focus?
Nautilus by AOL, as AOL's investment and scouting arm in Israel, primarily focuses on B2B ventures. They invest in sectors such as connected cars, IoT, AR/VR, smart cities, video, media, eCommerce, telecom, cybersecurity, drones, eSports, agriculture, DevOps, and mobile, excluding gaming and biomedical sectors.
When did Nautilus by AOL become inactive?
Nautilus by AOL became inactive in October 2016.
What is the typical investment stage for Nautilus by AOL?
Nautilus by AOL typically invests in Seed and post-Seed rounds, with 5 out of 6 recorded rounds being Seed stage and one being an A Round.
What is the investment range for Nautilus by AOL?
Nautilus by AOL's investment range is between $1 million and $2.4 million per round.
Can you name some notable portfolio companies of Nautilus by AOL?
Notable portfolio companies of Nautilus by AOL include Holisto, which raised $2.4 million in December 2017, and Reactful, which received $1.4 million in September 2016. For a full list, please refer to startupim data.
Has Nautilus by AOL had any exits from its portfolio companies?
Yes, Nautilus by AOL has had two recorded exits. Veed.me was acquired by Fiverr in June 2017, and Reactful was acquired by Metadata in September 2022. Both acquisitions were for an undisclosed amount.
What kind of support does Nautilus by AOL offer to its portfolio companies?
Nautilus by AOL offers portfolio companies free workspace in Tel Aviv for eight months, expert guidance, and privileged access to AOL's global customer and supplier base, including brands like Huffington Post and TechCrunch. They also connect companies to Verizon when relevant.
What is Nautilus by AOL's sector concentration based on its portfolio?
According to startupim data, Nautilus by AOL's portfolio shows a concentration in Business Software, with 4 out of 6 portfolio companies in this sector. They also have one company in Media & Entertainment Technologies and one in Fintech & Insurtech.