Accel

Accel is a venture capital firm founded in 1983 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in San Francisco, London, and Bangalore. The firm specializes in early and growth-stage investments, focusing on sectors such as cloud computing, software as a service (SaaS), consumer products, enterprise solutions, information technology, healthcare, fintech, security, media, and business services. Accel is dedicated to supporting a global community of entrepreneurs, identifying and backing those with the potential to drive the growth of next-generation industries. The firm's portfolio includes notable companies like Atlassian, Dropbox, and Facebook, showcasing its commitment to fostering innovation and growth in the technology landscape.

Radhika Ananth

Vice President and Investor

Casey Aylward

Partner

Julien Bek

Principal

Luca Bocchio

Partner

Braccia, Andrew

General Partner

Andrei Brasoveanu

Partner

Katie Brown

Investor

Miles Clements

Partner

Adrian Colyer

Venture Partner

Kevin Comolli

Partner

Anand Daniel

Partner

Ben Dooley

CFO

Doyle, Peter

Investor

Sameer Gandhi

Partner

Martin Gibson

Technology Investor

Graham Hutson

Investor

Sara Ittelson

Partner

Richard Kotite

Vice President

Gagan Kumar

General Partner

Levine, Daniel

Partner

Ping Li

Partner

Locke, John K.

Partner

Zhenya Loginov

Partner

Arun Mathew

Partner

Jonathan Mendelson

Investor

Subrata Mitra

Founder

Gonzalo Mocorrea

Investor

Vasant Natarajan

Partner

Vas Natarajan

Partner

Harry Nelis

Partner

Nate Niparko

Partner

Rachit Parekh

Investor

Vijaysai Patnaik

Associate

Varun Purandare

Principal and Investor

Ben Quazzo

Investor, Venture and Growth

Rafael Quintanilla

Early-Stage Investor

Tim Rawlinson

Investor - Growth

Sedlock, Tracy

Chief Operating Partner

Manasi Shah

Vice President and Investment Team Member

Sweeney, Ryan J.

General Partner

Charles Tananbaum

Investor

Humza Tariq

Investor

Cecilia Wang

Vice President and Investor

Weigand, Matthew

Partner

Eric Wolford

Venture Partner

Ivan Zhou

Partner

Past deals in Life Insurance

Ledger Investing

Series B in 2022
Ledger Investing Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects insurers with investors interested in purchasing insurance-linked securities. Founded in 2016 and based in Washington, D.C., the company aims to enhance risk transparency and standardization in the insurance sector. By leveraging advanced data infrastructure and analytics, Ledger Investing streamlines transactions, enabling asset managers, pension funds, hedge funds, family offices, and other institutions to invest in a growing asset class that is uncorrelated with traditional investments like equity and fixed income. This innovative platform allows insurers to access lower-cost capital through securitization, facilitating a more efficient interaction between capital markets and insurance risk.

Sotera Heritage

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Sotera Heritage is an Insurtech company focused on leveraging advanced technology and data to establish risk ratings for unique objects, particularly in the context of fine art and antiquities. Founded at Cambridge University, the company has participated in the accelerator program at Lloyds of London and collaborates with the Visual Geometry Group at Oxford University. Sotera utilizes an artificial intelligence engine to identify the origins of antiquities and assess when they may have been looted, aiming to address the illegal trade in stolen artifacts. In addition to providing data-backed insurance options, Sotera is developing tools to help document at-risk collections, contributing to efforts against the looting and trafficking of cultural heritage. The company has garnered investment from notable sources, including the Tokio Marine Future Fund and Accel, among others.

Insify

Series A in 2022
Insify is an insurance company that offers digital insurance solutions to freelancers and small businesses. The company was founded in 2020 by Koen Thijssen and is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

ThreeFlow

Series B in 2021
ThreeFlow is a company that has developed a cloud-based Benefits Placement System to streamline the employee benefits insurance distribution process. Founded in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, ThreeFlow serves both insurance brokers and carriers by providing a shared platform that enhances collaboration across the placement process. The software enables brokers to offer employers comprehensive details for informed benefits selections while facilitating improved communication and efficiency. By leveraging advanced predictive analytics and machine learning, ThreeFlow simplifies the request for proposal (RFP) process, enhancing quality, transparency, and reliability. This allows brokers and carriers to operate more effectively, ultimately benefiting the employers and employees they serve.

Ethos Life

Series D in 2021
Ethos Life is an insurance company that provides modern and ethical life insurance to protect life. They’re building ground-breaking software for life insurance (a $650 billion market) and the company's mission is to make protecting your family affordable, accessible, and instant. It also employs a human approach in delivering its services. Ethos policies are issued and guaranteed by Legal & General America (LGA), a large U.S. life insurance provider since 1836. They use technology to learn about what makes you unique so that they can find new and truly personal ways to cover you. Ethos was founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.

The Zebra

Series D in 2021
The Zebra operates as an online insurance comparison marketplace. It provides rates and educational resources to inform consumers and help them find the coverage, service level, and pricing to suit their unique needs, while simultaneously helping insurance companies connect with the consumers they best serve in today’s digital world. It aims to simplify the process of finding and purchasing insurance by offering transparent and easy-to-understand options for car, home, and other types of insurance. The Zebra's platform allows users to input their information and receive personalized quotes, helping them find the best coverage and rates available.

Ledger Investing

Series A in 2020
Ledger Investing Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects insurers with investors interested in purchasing insurance-linked securities. Founded in 2016 and based in Washington, D.C., the company aims to enhance risk transparency and standardization in the insurance sector. By leveraging advanced data infrastructure and analytics, Ledger Investing streamlines transactions, enabling asset managers, pension funds, hedge funds, family offices, and other institutions to invest in a growing asset class that is uncorrelated with traditional investments like equity and fixed income. This innovative platform allows insurers to access lower-cost capital through securitization, facilitating a more efficient interaction between capital markets and insurance risk.

The Zebra

Series C in 2020
The Zebra operates as an online insurance comparison marketplace. It provides rates and educational resources to inform consumers and help them find the coverage, service level, and pricing to suit their unique needs, while simultaneously helping insurance companies connect with the consumers they best serve in today’s digital world. It aims to simplify the process of finding and purchasing insurance by offering transparent and easy-to-understand options for car, home, and other types of insurance. The Zebra's platform allows users to input their information and receive personalized quotes, helping them find the best coverage and rates available.

Luko

Series A in 2019
Luko is an insurance company that focuses on transforming the home insurance experience by emphasizing prevention rather than claims. It offers an artificial intelligence-based platform that enhances accessibility and transparency for customers seeking insurance for homes, property, and vehicles. Luko provides a unique device equipped with an AI-powered sensor that monitors home security and helps prevent accidents, ultimately aiming to reduce electricity bills as well. By leveraging proprietary technology, Luko seeks to empower customers to select insurance options tailored to their needs, prioritizing safety and user-friendliness in the process.

Ethos Life

Series C in 2019
Ethos Life is an insurance company that provides modern and ethical life insurance to protect life. They’re building ground-breaking software for life insurance (a $650 billion market) and the company's mission is to make protecting your family affordable, accessible, and instant. It also employs a human approach in delivering its services. Ethos policies are issued and guaranteed by Legal & General America (LGA), a large U.S. life insurance provider since 1836. They use technology to learn about what makes you unique so that they can find new and truly personal ways to cover you. Ethos was founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.

Coverfox Insurance

Series C in 2019
Coverfox Insurance Broking Pvt. Ltd. is an insurtech company based in Mumbai, India, that specializes in online insurance brokerage services. Established in 2013, it offers a wide range of insurance products, including two-wheeler, car, health, travel, term, life, and general insurance. The platform partners with over 35 insurance providers to deliver competitive policies and premiums, ensuring customers have access to optimal coverage options. Coverfox also provides comprehensive support for claims, streamlining the process for its users.

Acko

Series C in 2019
Acko is an online insurance policy provider with its entire operations offered through the digital platform. It creates products and delivers opportunities in areas such as personalized insurance products based on user consumption behaviors. Acko offers bite-sized insurance products for drivers and others working in transportation and related sectors. It has also expanded its catalog and begun offering similar policies in healthcare.

Ethos Life

Series B in 2018
Ethos Life is an insurance company that provides modern and ethical life insurance to protect life. They’re building ground-breaking software for life insurance (a $650 billion market) and the company's mission is to make protecting your family affordable, accessible, and instant. It also employs a human approach in delivering its services. Ethos policies are issued and guaranteed by Legal & General America (LGA), a large U.S. life insurance provider since 1836. They use technology to learn about what makes you unique so that they can find new and truly personal ways to cover you. Ethos was founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.

The Zebra

Series B in 2017
The Zebra operates as an online insurance comparison marketplace. It provides rates and educational resources to inform consumers and help them find the coverage, service level, and pricing to suit their unique needs, while simultaneously helping insurance companies connect with the consumers they best serve in today’s digital world. It aims to simplify the process of finding and purchasing insurance by offering transparent and easy-to-understand options for car, home, and other types of insurance. The Zebra's platform allows users to input their information and receive personalized quotes, helping them find the best coverage and rates available.

Acko

Seed Round in 2017
Acko is an online insurance policy provider with its entire operations offered through the digital platform. It creates products and delivers opportunities in areas such as personalized insurance products based on user consumption behaviors. Acko offers bite-sized insurance products for drivers and others working in transportation and related sectors. It has also expanded its catalog and begun offering similar policies in healthcare.

Ledger Investing

Seed Round in 2017
Ledger Investing Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects insurers with investors interested in purchasing insurance-linked securities. Founded in 2016 and based in Washington, D.C., the company aims to enhance risk transparency and standardization in the insurance sector. By leveraging advanced data infrastructure and analytics, Ledger Investing streamlines transactions, enabling asset managers, pension funds, hedge funds, family offices, and other institutions to invest in a growing asset class that is uncorrelated with traditional investments like equity and fixed income. This innovative platform allows insurers to access lower-cost capital through securitization, facilitating a more efficient interaction between capital markets and insurance risk.

Coverfox Insurance

Series B in 2015
Coverfox Insurance Broking Pvt. Ltd. is an insurtech company based in Mumbai, India, that specializes in online insurance brokerage services. Established in 2013, it offers a wide range of insurance products, including two-wheeler, car, health, travel, term, life, and general insurance. The platform partners with over 35 insurance providers to deliver competitive policies and premiums, ensuring customers have access to optimal coverage options. Coverfox also provides comprehensive support for claims, streamlining the process for its users.
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