Accel

Accel is a venture capital firm founded in 1983 and based in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in San Francisco, London, and Bangalore. It focuses on early and growth-stage technology startups, investing across software, cloud, data analytics, mobile technology, consumer services, fintech, security, healthcare, and information technologies. Accel seeks to partner with entrepreneurs to build world-class companies that define new categories and drive growth. Its portfolio includes notable technology companies such as Atlassian, Dropbox, Slack, Spotify, Etsy, Cloudera, DJI, Braintree, and Lookout Security, among others.

Pratik Agarwal

Principal

Casey Aylward

Partner

Mahendran Balachandran

Partner

Luca Bocchio

Partner

Philippe Botteri

Partner

Andrew Braccia

Partner

Andrei Brasoveanu

Partner

Katie Brown

Investor

Abhinav Chaturvedi

Partner

Ethan Choi

Partner

Miles Clements

Partner

Kevin Comolli

Partner

Anand Daniel

Partner

Sonali De Rycker

Partner

Ben Dooley

CFO, London

Peter Doyle

Investor

Kevin Efrusy

Partner

Christine Esserman

Partner

Ben Fletcher

Partner

Sameer Gandhi

Partner

Martin Gibson

Investor

Bruce Golden

Partner

Graham Hutson

Investor

Sara Ittelson

Partner

Myrel Iturrey

Investor

Siddarth Jain

Analyst

Dinesh Katiyar Ph.D

Partner

Shekhar Kirani Ph.D

Partner, India

Richard Kotite

Vice President

Amit Kumar

Partner

Gagan Kumar

General Partner

Daniel Levine

Partner

Ping Li

Partner

John Locke

Partner

Zhenya Loginov

Partner

Steve Loughlin

Partner

Arun Mathew

Partner

Jonathan Mendelson

Investor

Subrata Mitra

Partner

Gonzalo Mocorrea

Investor

Vasant Natarajan

Partner

Vas Natarajan

Partner

Hendrik Nelis Ph.D

Partner

Harry Nelis

Partner

Nate Niparko

Partner

Maya Noeth

Partner

Rachit Parekh

Investor

Vijaysai Patnaik

Associate

Prashanth Prakash

Co-Founder and Partner, Accel India

Varun Purandare

Principal and Investor

Ben Quazzo

Partner

Rafael Quintanilla

Investor

Tim Rawlinson

Investor

Sagar Sanghvi

Partner

Tracy Sedlock

Chief Operating Partner

Jess Segal

IR Partner

Ajay Sethi Ph.D

Venture Partner

Manasi Shah

Vice President and Investment Team Member

Sarthak Singh

Investor

Robert Sternberg

Investor

Barath Shankar Subramanian

Principal

Diksha Sundarka

Investor

Prayank Swaroop

Partner

Jim Swartz

Founding Partner

Ryan Sweeney

General Partner

Charles Tananbaum

Investor

Humza Tariq

Investor

Jonathan Turner

Partner

Cecilia Wang

Vice President

Matt Weigand

Partner

Eric Wolford

Venture Partner

Rich Wong

General Partner

Ivan Zhou

Partner

Past deals in Insurance

Shivalik Small Finance Bank

Venture Round in 2024
Shivalik Small Finance Bank is a technology-driven retail bank focused on small and underserved segments, delivering digitally oriented, affordable products and a differentiated customer experience. It operates on a cloud-based architecture powered by Infosys Finacle Core Banking and Digital Banking Suite, enabling scalable online and mobile banking. The bank supports UPI, IMPS, NEFT/RTGS and is a direct member of the National Financial Switch. It serves a broad client base with over 4.5 lakh customers and 15,000 self-help groups, and operates through 31 branches and more than 250 banking agents across Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi and Uttarakhand. The bank distributes insurance products as a corporate agent and collaborates with technology and insurance providers including Infosys EdgeVerve, FIS, Ctrl-S.

Blackpoint Cyber

Series C in 2023
Blackpoint Holdings, LLC, founded in 2014 and based in Ellicott City, Maryland, specializes in cybersecurity products and services designed to safeguard organizational infrastructure and operations. The company offers a range of solutions, including Blackpoint RISK, a cyber liability insurance product that protects against incidents such as cyber-crime and ransomware. Its flagship platform, SNAP-Defense, provides advanced threat detection and response capabilities, allowing organizations to identify and neutralize threats at their earliest stages. The platform's real-time monitoring delivers alerts directly to the user interface, enabling quick action to contain affected devices. Additionally, SNAP-Defense supports deep data analysis, enhancing the user experience with its intuitive design. Blackpoint's comprehensive approach to cybersecurity enables clients to fortify their defenses and effectively manage potential threats.

Insify

Series A in 2023
Insify is a digital insurance company based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, founded in 2020 by Koen Thijssen. It specializes in providing insurance products and services tailored for freelancers and small businesses. By leveraging artificial intelligence-based data technology, Insify simplifies and accelerates the insurance process, addressing the common constraints found in traditional insurance practices. The company's focus is on delivering innovative insurance solutions that meet the specific needs of its clients, thereby facilitating easier access to essential coverage for small enterprises.

Shivalik Small Finance Bank

Venture Round in 2022
Shivalik Small Finance Bank is a technology-driven retail bank focused on small and underserved segments, delivering digitally oriented, affordable products and a differentiated customer experience. It operates on a cloud-based architecture powered by Infosys Finacle Core Banking and Digital Banking Suite, enabling scalable online and mobile banking. The bank supports UPI, IMPS, NEFT/RTGS and is a direct member of the National Financial Switch. It serves a broad client base with over 4.5 lakh customers and 15,000 self-help groups, and operates through 31 branches and more than 250 banking agents across Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi and Uttarakhand. The bank distributes insurance products as a corporate agent and collaborates with technology and insurance providers including Infosys EdgeVerve, FIS, Ctrl-S.

Ledger Investing

Series B in 2022
Founded in 2016, Ledger Investing operates an online marketplace platform that connects investors with insurance carriers. It facilitates transactions involving Insurance-Linked Securities (ILS), providing institutions access to a new asset class uncorrelated with traditional investments.

Sotera Heritage

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Sotera Heritage is an Insurtech company that leverages advanced technology and data analytics to develop risk assessments for unique objects, particularly in the realm of fine art and antiquities. Founded at Cambridge University, the company has engaged with notable institutions such as Lloyds of London and the Visual Geometry Group at Oxford University. Sotera's artificial intelligence platform focuses on identifying the origins of antiquities and assessing the likelihood of their looting, aiming to disrupt the illegal trade in stolen artifacts. Additionally, the company provides a toolkit designed to document at-risk collections, addressing issues related to the looting and trafficking of cultural heritage. Through its innovative approach, Sotera Heritage seeks to enable users to obtain data-driven insurance coverage for valuable items.

Insify

Series A in 2022
Insify is a digital insurance company based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, founded in 2020 by Koen Thijssen. It specializes in providing insurance products and services tailored for freelancers and small businesses. By leveraging artificial intelligence-based data technology, Insify simplifies and accelerates the insurance process, addressing the common constraints found in traditional insurance practices. The company's focus is on delivering innovative insurance solutions that meet the specific needs of its clients, thereby facilitating easier access to essential coverage for small enterprises.

ThreeFlow

Series B in 2021
ThreeFlow is a Chicago-based company that specializes in developing a cloud-based Benefits Placement System aimed at streamlining the employee benefits insurance distribution process. Founded in 2015, the company provides software that facilitates the placement process for brokers and carriers, allowing them to manage their operations within a unified system. By leveraging advanced predictive analytics and machine learning, ThreeFlow enhances the efficiency of the request for proposal (RFP) process, improving communication, transparency, and decision-making for brokers and employers alike. This innovative platform empowers brokers to better assist employers in selecting benefits, ultimately making the entire process quicker and more productive for all parties involved.

Ethos Life

Series D in 2021
Ethos Life is an insurance company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing modern and ethical life insurance products, primarily term life insurance. Founded in 2016, Ethos aims to make life insurance affordable, accessible, and instant, addressing a significant market valued at $650 billion. The company employs innovative software to enhance the customer experience and utilizes technology to tailor coverage to individual needs. Ethos policies are issued and guaranteed by Legal & General America, a well-established life insurance provider. The company emphasizes a human approach in its services, striving to protect families through personalized insurance solutions.

Shift Technology

Series D in 2021
Shift Technology delivers AI-native decision automation and optimization solutions for the global insurance industry. Its cloud-based platform uses AI-driven fraud detection to analyze claims and identify potential fraud, helping insurers scale claims processing and improve accuracy and efficiency across the policy lifecycle.

The Zebra

Series D in 2021
The Zebra operates an online insurance comparison marketplace that helps consumers compare quotes for car, home, and other types of insurance. The platform presents transparent options and personalized quotes after users share basic coverage information, along with educational resources to help evaluate coverage, service levels, and pricing. It connects insurers with potential customers in a digital marketplace, enabling insurers to reach interested buyers. By displaying real quotes from trusted providers, The Zebra aims to simplify selecting and purchasing insurance and help users identify affordable coverage that fits their needs.

BRYTER

Series B in 2021
BRYTER GmbH is a Berlin-based company that develops a no-code software platform designed to automate decision-making processes and digitize services. Founded in 2018, BRYTER operates offices in Berlin, Frankfurt, and London. The platform enables professionals from consulting firms, banks, corporates, and public administration to build and manage interactive applications without requiring programming or coding skills. This allows clients to scale their services efficiently. Notable users of the software include BakerMcKenzie, HoganLovells, ING, Telefónica, and other global companies.

Ledger Investing

Series A in 2020
Founded in 2016, Ledger Investing operates an online marketplace platform that connects investors with insurance carriers. It facilitates transactions involving Insurance-Linked Securities (ILS), providing institutions access to a new asset class uncorrelated with traditional investments.

BRYTER

Series A in 2020
BRYTER GmbH is a Berlin-based company that develops a no-code software platform designed to automate decision-making processes and digitize services. Founded in 2018, BRYTER operates offices in Berlin, Frankfurt, and London. The platform enables professionals from consulting firms, banks, corporates, and public administration to build and manage interactive applications without requiring programming or coding skills. This allows clients to scale their services efficiently. Notable users of the software include BakerMcKenzie, HoganLovells, ING, Telefónica, and other global companies.

The Zebra

Series C in 2020
The Zebra operates an online insurance comparison marketplace that helps consumers compare quotes for car, home, and other types of insurance. The platform presents transparent options and personalized quotes after users share basic coverage information, along with educational resources to help evaluate coverage, service levels, and pricing. It connects insurers with potential customers in a digital marketplace, enabling insurers to reach interested buyers. By displaying real quotes from trusted providers, The Zebra aims to simplify selecting and purchasing insurance and help users identify affordable coverage that fits their needs.

BRYTER

Seed Round in 2019
BRYTER GmbH is a Berlin-based company that develops a no-code software platform designed to automate decision-making processes and digitize services. Founded in 2018, BRYTER operates offices in Berlin, Frankfurt, and London. The platform enables professionals from consulting firms, banks, corporates, and public administration to build and manage interactive applications without requiring programming or coding skills. This allows clients to scale their services efficiently. Notable users of the software include BakerMcKenzie, HoganLovells, ING, Telefónica, and other global companies.

Ethos Life

Series C in 2019
Ethos Life is an insurance company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing modern and ethical life insurance products, primarily term life insurance. Founded in 2016, Ethos aims to make life insurance affordable, accessible, and instant, addressing a significant market valued at $650 billion. The company employs innovative software to enhance the customer experience and utilizes technology to tailor coverage to individual needs. Ethos policies are issued and guaranteed by Legal & General America, a well-established life insurance provider. The company emphasizes a human approach in its services, striving to protect families through personalized insurance solutions.

Coverfox Insurance

Series C in 2019
Coverfox Insurance Broking Pvt. Ltd. is an insurtech company based in Mumbai, India, that specializes in providing online insurance brokerage services. Established in 2013, Coverfox offers a wide range of insurance products, including two-wheeler, car, health, travel, term, life, and general insurance. The platform is designed to facilitate a hassle-free experience for users, allowing them to compare and purchase insurance policies from over 35 partnered insurance providers. In addition to its brokerage services, Coverfox also offers end-to-end support for claims, ensuring that customers receive assistance throughout the process.

Acko

Series C in 2019
Acko is a digital insurance provider that streamlines the underwriting and distribution of various insurance products through its online platform. The company specializes in personalized insurance offerings, leveraging data and analytics to tailor its products to user consumption behaviors. Acko offers a range of bite-sized insurance solutions, primarily targeting drivers and professionals within the transportation sector, while also expanding into healthcare with policies related to employee health benefits and wellness. Its approach aims to simplify the insurance buying experience, making it transparent and efficient for consumers.

Shift Technology

Series C in 2019
Shift Technology delivers AI-native decision automation and optimization solutions for the global insurance industry. Its cloud-based platform uses AI-driven fraud detection to analyze claims and identify potential fraud, helping insurers scale claims processing and improve accuracy and efficiency across the policy lifecycle.

Ethos Life

Series B in 2018
Ethos Life is an insurance company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing modern and ethical life insurance products, primarily term life insurance. Founded in 2016, Ethos aims to make life insurance affordable, accessible, and instant, addressing a significant market valued at $650 billion. The company employs innovative software to enhance the customer experience and utilizes technology to tailor coverage to individual needs. Ethos policies are issued and guaranteed by Legal & General America, a well-established life insurance provider. The company emphasizes a human approach in its services, striving to protect families through personalized insurance solutions.

Shift Technology

Series B in 2017
Shift Technology delivers AI-native decision automation and optimization solutions for the global insurance industry. Its cloud-based platform uses AI-driven fraud detection to analyze claims and identify potential fraud, helping insurers scale claims processing and improve accuracy and efficiency across the policy lifecycle.

The Zebra

Series B in 2017
The Zebra operates an online insurance comparison marketplace that helps consumers compare quotes for car, home, and other types of insurance. The platform presents transparent options and personalized quotes after users share basic coverage information, along with educational resources to help evaluate coverage, service levels, and pricing. It connects insurers with potential customers in a digital marketplace, enabling insurers to reach interested buyers. By displaying real quotes from trusted providers, The Zebra aims to simplify selecting and purchasing insurance and help users identify affordable coverage that fits their needs.

Neoway

Series C in 2017
Neoway is a Brazilian-based market intelligence firm established in 2002 by Jaime de Paula. Headquartered in Florianópolis with additional offices in São Paulo and New York City, Neoway specializes in big data analytics, offering its SIMM platform on a subscription basis. This platform enables businesses to explore comprehensive company and individual data, map economic groups, control opportunity distribution, create alerts, and analyze relationships across various industries such as automotive, consumer goods, oil & gas, technology, telecom, finance, and insurance. Neoway serves clients by providing actionable insights to help them identify market opportunities and make strategic decisions.

Neoway

Series B in 2017
Neoway is a Brazilian-based market intelligence firm established in 2002 by Jaime de Paula. Headquartered in Florianópolis with additional offices in São Paulo and New York City, Neoway specializes in big data analytics, offering its SIMM platform on a subscription basis. This platform enables businesses to explore comprehensive company and individual data, map economic groups, control opportunity distribution, create alerts, and analyze relationships across various industries such as automotive, consumer goods, oil & gas, technology, telecom, finance, and insurance. Neoway serves clients by providing actionable insights to help them identify market opportunities and make strategic decisions.

Acko

Seed Round in 2017
Acko is a digital insurance provider that streamlines the underwriting and distribution of various insurance products through its online platform. The company specializes in personalized insurance offerings, leveraging data and analytics to tailor its products to user consumption behaviors. Acko offers a range of bite-sized insurance solutions, primarily targeting drivers and professionals within the transportation sector, while also expanding into healthcare with policies related to employee health benefits and wellness. Its approach aims to simplify the insurance buying experience, making it transparent and efficient for consumers.

Ledger Investing

Seed Round in 2017
Founded in 2016, Ledger Investing operates an online marketplace platform that connects investors with insurance carriers. It facilitates transactions involving Insurance-Linked Securities (ILS), providing institutions access to a new asset class uncorrelated with traditional investments.

Shift Technology

Series A in 2016
Shift Technology delivers AI-native decision automation and optimization solutions for the global insurance industry. Its cloud-based platform uses AI-driven fraud detection to analyze claims and identify potential fraud, helping insurers scale claims processing and improve accuracy and efficiency across the policy lifecycle.

Neoway

Series A in 2015
Neoway is a Brazilian-based market intelligence firm established in 2002 by Jaime de Paula. Headquartered in Florianópolis with additional offices in São Paulo and New York City, Neoway specializes in big data analytics, offering its SIMM platform on a subscription basis. This platform enables businesses to explore comprehensive company and individual data, map economic groups, control opportunity distribution, create alerts, and analyze relationships across various industries such as automotive, consumer goods, oil & gas, technology, telecom, finance, and insurance. Neoway serves clients by providing actionable insights to help them identify market opportunities and make strategic decisions.

Coverfox Insurance

Series B in 2015
Coverfox Insurance Broking Pvt. Ltd. is an insurtech company based in Mumbai, India, that specializes in providing online insurance brokerage services. Established in 2013, Coverfox offers a wide range of insurance products, including two-wheeler, car, health, travel, term, life, and general insurance. The platform is designed to facilitate a hassle-free experience for users, allowing them to compare and purchase insurance policies from over 35 partnered insurance providers. In addition to its brokerage services, Coverfox also offers end-to-end support for claims, ensuring that customers receive assistance throughout the process.

Shift Technology

Seed Round in 2014
Shift Technology delivers AI-native decision automation and optimization solutions for the global insurance industry. Its cloud-based platform uses AI-driven fraud detection to analyze claims and identify potential fraud, helping insurers scale claims processing and improve accuracy and efficiency across the policy lifecycle.

PeopleSupport

Series C in 1999
PeopleSupport is a global business process outsourcing provider that delivers customer management, transcription and captioning, and related BPO services through centers in the Philippines, Costa Rica, and the United States. It handles inbound customer service and support inquiries across industries such as travel, financial services, telecommunications, technology, healthcare, insurance, and media, addressing account billing changes, service modifications, reservations, orders, complaints, and general inquiries, and it processes transactions and collects receivables. The company offers real-time and offline transcription and captioning for healthcare, insurance, entertainment, education, and law enforcement sectors, alongside additional capabilities including credit and mortgage processing, title searches, data verification, product and fraud detection, refunds and warranties administration, and preparations for serving legal papers. Clients are primarily U.S.-based. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Los Angeles, PeopleSupport provides outsourcing services to support customer-facing and back-office operations.
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