Micruity Raises $20M Series A to Modernize Retirement Income Infrastructure
Micruity, a Great North Ventures portfolio company, has raised a $20 million Series A round led by Rebalance Capital and Nationwide Ventures, with participation from J.P. Morgan Asset Management, Reinsurance Group of America (RGA), The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian), Collab Capital, State Street Investment Management, TIAA Ventures, and continued support from several […]
2026 VC Analyst Summer Program
Great North Ventures invests in entrepreneurs who are using the latest breakthrough technologies to innovate within Vertical AI and Embedded Finance. We focus on investing in capital-efficient companies from Seed to Series A. Built by successful founders, Great North Ventures values the ability to execute above all else. For Summer 2026, we are hiring for […]
Who Really Owns Your Bank Data?
The Fight Over Open Banking in the U.S. JPMorgan Chase’s recent decision to start charging fintechs for access to customer data and the CFPB’s unexpected move to vacate its own Section 1033 rule, signals a major shift. With 91 million consumer accounts and 20 million checking accounts, JPMorgan’s policy could set a powerful precedent, potentially reshaping how data flows […]
Great North Ventures Announces Investment in Coldcart’s $6.5M Seed Round
We are excited to announce that Great North Ventures has participated in Coldcart’s oversubscribed $6.5 million seed funding round. The round was led by Collide Capital and includes previous convertible note investments led by Material. Great North Ventures, Behind Genius Ventures, Feld Ventures, Alumni Ventures, and Service Provider Capital also participated. (Business Wire) About Coldcart […]
Micruity Secures $5 Million to Transform Retirement Income Solutions
We are thrilled to announce that our portfolio company, Micruity, has successfully closed a $5 million funding round. This latest funding round was led by industry giants Prudential, TIAA, and State Street, with additional support from Pacific Life and Western & Southern Financial Group. This $5 million investment underscores the confidence these major players have […]
VCs and Startups Are Adjusting to the Corrected Market
This shift encourages a more disciplined approach to growth, where startups are not just chasing valuation but are building long-term value. I am optimistic about funding levels as startups and VCs respond to the correction in the market.
April Newsletter
Stay up to date with Great North Ventures here! What’s New Capital-efficient startups often emerge in regions that venture capital has historically overlooked. These startups must achieve more with less to grow, making them perfectly suited for the current economic environment. We recently invested in two such companies: HLRBO in the Midwest and Mangxo in […]