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Allianz Life Ventures
Allianz Life Ventures deploys capital from Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America into early-stage and growth assets.
Allianz Life Ventures
Allianz Life Ventures is a US-based investment company headquartered in Minneapolis. It pursues a Venture Capital strategy, managing approximately $125.6 billion in assets. The firm has a team of four staff, including four investment professionals.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Minneapolis
Corporate office
Minneapolis, United States
Principals
Jasmine Jirele
CEO of Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America
Ron Gonen
Managing Director
Gretchen Cepek
Chief Legal Officer and Chair of the Allianz Foundation for North America
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Allianz Life Ventures?
Jasmine Jirele oversees the unit through her position as CEO of Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America. Ron Gonen serves as Managing Director.
Does Allianz Life Ventures participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The unit executes both venture fund commitments and direct holdings in real assets and operating companies.
What investment stages does Allianz Life Ventures typically target?
Activity centers on early-stage seed and start-up rounds plus growth equity.
How is Allianz Life Ventures related to PIMCO?
PIMCO acts as a co-investor on select opportunities as an affiliated asset manager inside the Allianz SE group.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Capital originates from Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America balance sheet and affiliated entities.
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