Nationwide Engineering Research and Development (Nerd)

Nationwide Engineering Research and Development (Nerd) is Nationwide Building Society’s corporate venture investing arm, backing early-stage companies with strategic relevance to Nationwide. It focuses on areas including fintech, data, cybersecurity, regtech, proptech and marketing technology, with additional observed activity in construction materials and sustainability. The firm is based in Swindon, invests with a UK focus, remains open to global opportunities, and is relevant for founders seeking a strategic corporate investor from seed stage onward.