Nautilus by AOL

Corporate VC New York, United States Est. 2014
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Last updated 2026-06-18
Portfolio
5
in our dataset
Rounds participated
5
Rounds led
0
Rounds' value
$7.3M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
Seed

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.

Portfolio · 5

Holisto
Online Hotel-booking Platform
1 round $2.4M committed Latest: 2017-12
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
Veed.me
Video Production Marketplace
1 round $1.0M committed Latest: 2015-02
Outgage
Direct Mail Campaign Management
1 round Latest: 2014-05

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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