Our Impact
Customer Reach
Solutions that reach and engage with consumers, where, when and how they want
Investment Focus
Next Gen Ventures, a MetLife strategic initiative, focuses on investments to position MetLife for the future. We invest in and collaborate with startups on the forefront of disruptive emerging trends shaping the future of insurance and financial services. Our focused approach across the investment themes below helps to drive stronger relationships and long-term loyalty with consumers.
Holistic Wellness
Solutions that integrate insurance with wellness and / or leverage health & financial data to drive value
Workplace Models
Solutions that support evolving workforce models (e.g., gig workers) by enabling access to benefits and financial protection
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Artificial Intelligence
Solutions that leverage AI to accelerate and differentiate the value we deliver to all our stakeholders
When We Invest
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Our Value
MetLife Next Gen Ventures provides a differentiated value proposition across three pillars:
Trusted Reputation
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MetLife is a global leader in financial services providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to institutions and individuals
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Trusted Reputation
- MetLife is a global leader in financial services providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to institutions and individuals
- 150+ years of helping generations protect their finances, families, and futures
Our Value
Trusted Reputation
- MetLife operates in 40+ markets globally
- MetLife serves over 85% of all Fortune 500 companies (96 of the top 100)
- MetLife's relevant global businesses include group benefits, retail insurance, retirement and income solutions, investment management and financial wellness.
Our Value
Expertise
Each portfolio company has a dedicated senior relationship lead to help provide access to:
- Industry and product expertise
- Strategic support
- Partnership opportunities
- Network opportunities
- Co-working space (situation / location dependent)
Relevant & Deep Expertise
Since 1986, MetLife has invested $20B+ across Private Equity and Venture Capital, leveraging strong manager access (150+ sponsors), a team with deep experience, and the MetLife brand. Since 2008, MIM's direct VC funds program has committed $2.5B+ to 30+ VC managers. Next Gen Ventures benefits from MIM's active Limited Partner relationships with these brand name VCs.
MetLife’s SpotLite on Oral HealthSM1 is a breakthrough program that recognizes general and pediatric dentists in our expansive network with an ongoing commitment to high standards and preventive care, with results backed by clinical data.
MetLife Dental Insurance offers a large network of high-quality providers who put a focus on preventive care and total well-being. Our innovative approach includes digital tools to streamline processes paired with deep human experience so members can effectively use their benefits and ultimately live healthier lives.
You must enroll in MetLife Dental Insurance through your employer during your enrollment period. MetLife TakeAlong DentalSM6 is a lifelong solution for part time employees and those not eligible under a group plan.
John McCallion
CFO MetLife, Inc.
Executive Sponsor Next Gen Ventures
Danny Garver
SVP Next Gen Ventures
Alex Berruezo-Farguell
Strategy
Varun Rajda
Strategy
Andy Kaplan
Alternative Investments
Chris Dempster
Corporate Development, M & A
Laritza D'Amato
Partnerships
We would love to hear from you
If you are a startup looking to fundraise and meet the investment criteria of the program, please connect with us.