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TruStage Ventures

North America, Wisconsin, United States, Madison

Description

TruStage Ventures, formerly known as CMFG Ventures, serves as the corporate venture capital arm of TruStage, a leading financial services organization previously known as CUNA Mutual Group. Established in 2016, the firm is dedicated to advancing financial and insurance solutions by investing in innovative early-stage companies. Their strategic focus aligns with TruStage's broader mission to enhance the financial well-being of consumers, small businesses, and financial institutions, particularly credit unions.

The venture arm primarily targets fintech and insurtech startups that offer disruptive technologies and services. They seek companies that can provide value to TruStage's extensive network of credit unions and their members, as well as broader consumer and small business markets. TruStage Ventures typically engages in Seed, Series A, and Series B funding rounds, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance and access to their corporate resources and distribution channels.

Since its inception, TruStage Ventures has demonstrated a robust commitment to the innovation ecosystem. They launched with an initial fund and subsequently expanded their capital commitments. As of recent disclosures, the firm has invested more than $100 million across over 30 companies, showcasing a significant impact within their target sectors. Their initial investments typically range from $1 million to $5 million, reflecting their focus on providing meaningful early-stage capital.

TruStage Ventures plays a crucial role in identifying and nurturing next-generation solutions that can address evolving market needs in financial services and insurance. Their approach emphasizes long-term partnerships with portfolio companies, aiming to accelerate their growth and integrate their innovations into the broader financial landscape, ultimately benefiting the communities served by TruStage and its partners.

Investor Profile

TruStage Ventures has backed more than 40 startups, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 15 rounds, about 38% of its total and boasts 4 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Series B, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Ireland, United Kingdom.
  • Strong thematic focus on FinTech, Financial Services, Finance.
  • Led 2 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $1M – $5M.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (38%)
  • Series B (23%)
  • Series Unknown (13%)
  • Seed (13%)
  • Series D (8%)
  • Series F (3%)
  • Series C (3%)
  • Debt Financing (3%)

Country Focus

  • United States (95%)
  • Ireland (3%)
  • United Kingdom (3%)

Industry Focus

  • Fintech
  • Financial Services
  • Finance
  • Personal Finance
  • Lending
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Banking
  • Information Technology
  • Automotive
  • Software
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does TruStage Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Gaingels
North America, Vermont, United States, Burlington
Co-Investments: 3
Vestigo Ventures
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 3
Accomplice
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 3
Citi Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
Curql
North America, Iowa, United States, Des Moines
Co-Investments: 7
Method Capital
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 3
Canapi Ventures
North America, North Carolina, United States, Wilmington
Co-Investments: 3
Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures
North America, Wisconsin, United States, Milwaukee
Co-Investments: 3
Flourish Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
Motley Fool Ventures
North America, Virginia, United States, Alexandria
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does TruStage Ventures often collaborate with?

JS
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Shared Deals: 2
TP
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
AV
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
David Vélez
South America, Sao Paulo, Brazil, São Paulo
Shared Deals: 1
Daniel Macklin
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
EK
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by TruStage Ventures?

Arkatechture

Portland, Maine, United States

Arkatechture delivers SaaS BI solutions that integrate all data sources and provide a suite of executive dashboards and advanced analytics.

AnalyticsBankingConsultingInformation TechnologySaaSSoftware
Series UnknownApr 14, 2025
Debbie

Miami, Florida, United States

Debbie is the first mobile platform that rewards consumers for reaching their financial goals.

Financial ServicesFinTechPersonal Finance
SeedMar 1, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,780,000
Clutch

Half Moon Bay, California, United States

Clutch transforms Credit Unions into FinTechs, enhancing loan and deposit onboarding.

FinanceFinancial ServicesFinTech
Series BJan 23, 2025
Amount Raised: $65,000,000
Uprise

San Francisco, California, United States

Uprise is building wealth management for all - bringing the tools and the tricks of the 1% to everyone :)

Financial ServicesPersonal FinanceWealth Management
SeedOct 21, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,300,000
Posh AI

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Posh develops a conversational AI platform for the banking industry.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)BankingCustomer ServiceFinTechProductivity Tools
Series BJun 12, 2024
Amount Raised: $45,000,000
Ascent Platform

New York, New York, United States

Ascent Platform develops and creates software and online tools to develop infrastructure of data storage.

Data StorageInformation TechnologyIT InfrastructureSoftware
Series UnknownMar 4, 2024
Amount Raised: $5,300,000
Pulsate

Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

Pulsate provides a cloud-based end-to-end context marketing platform for mobile that drives brand and interacts with customers.

AdvertisingAnalyticsSoftware
Series AFeb 19, 2024
Amount Raised: $7,750,000
Happy Money

Tustin, California, United States

Happy Money offers financial tools and services for human happiness.

FinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechPaymentsPersonal Finance
Series UnknownNov 15, 2023
Amount Raised: $145,584,268
DataVisor

Mountain View, California, United States

DataVisor is a fraud detection company powered by transformational AI technology.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Big DataCyber SecurityFraud DetectionMachine Learning
Series UnknownMay 9, 2023
Clerkie

San Francisco, California, United States

Clerkie is an AI financial planner that provides financial knowledge, personalized answers, and actionable plans.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)FinanceFinTechMachine Learning
Series AApr 18, 2023
Amount Raised: $33,000,000