With a 160-year-old history of financial strength and client-centricity, Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures is an investment firm that focuses on providing life insurance services. The company, which has a track record of innovation and entrepreneurship, also has a venture division called Cream City Venture Capital that invests in startups without any specific industry focus. Founded in 1857, Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures primarily invests in early-stage companies, particularly in series A and seed rounds. Some of its portfolio companies include Bright Cellars, Wantable, Steam Chain, Ocialeads, and Alinea Engage. As of November 2019, Cream City Venture Capital has made four investments, with the latest one occurring on August 15, 2019.