American Family Ventures

American Family Ventures is the venture capital arm of American Family Insurance, established in 2010 and headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. The firm focuses on early-stage investments, primarily in seed to Series B rounds, and typically commits between $0.5 million and $2 million in startups. Its investment strategy targets companies that are innovating within the insurance industry and related sectors, including FinTech, data analytics, IoT, and cybersecurity. By seeking to enhance American Family's core insurance business, American Family Ventures aims to foster the development of technologies and business models that improve safety, efficiency, and quality of life. The firm also emphasizes active partnerships and collaboration within its extensive InsurTech network to help create category-leading companies.

Clayton Armbrust

Principal

Josh Aycock

Principal

Jeremy Epstein

Senior Analyst

Amanda Joseph

Principal

Cooper LaRue

Associate

Mike Mansell

Principal

Kyle Nakatsuji JD

Principal

Tiana Pidgeon

Senior Associate

Vik Sasi

Associate

Stephen Todres

Senior Associate

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Venteur

Series A in 2025
Venteur is an ICHRA administrator focused on simplifying health benefits for both employers and employees. The company offers a platform that facilitates the implementation of Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements, allowing businesses to provide customized health insurance options. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Venteur enhances the enrollment process and improves user experience, enabling organizations to navigate health benefits more efficiently. The platform empowers employees to make informed healthcare purchasing decisions while giving employers control over their benefits budgets and costs. Venteur aims to optimize plan selection and streamline plan administration, ultimately supporting better decision-making in employee benefits.

Elysian

Convertible Note in 2024
At Elysian, we are reshaping the future of insurance claims handling by seamlessly merging human expertise with frontier AI intelligence. Combining decades of industry experience in both insurance and technology, we are building an AI-first platform from the ground-up to empower high caliber claims talent with technological solutions leveraging claim intelligence. We enable the strategic growth of our clients through exceptional cradle-to-grave claim services and deliver exceptional outcomes, including real-time observability, cost optimization, and customer satisfaction. We're not just building "another insurtech" or another "AI point-solution." Elysian is here to break traditional boundaries, thoughtfully merging technology and human expertise to create a future where claims are no longer a burden, but a solution.

Ledgebrook

Series B in 2024
Ledgebrook is a technology-driven managing general agent (MGA) focused on modernizing the specialty insurance sector. The company aims to streamline the quoting process for wholesale brokers through an innovative platform that utilizes an API-powered quoting system and AI-driven risk assessment. By eliminating manual processes and reducing underwriting delays, Ledgebrook facilitates a quicker and more efficient experience for brokers, enabling them to secure competitive pricing and access a diverse range of specialty products. Ledgebrook is led by seasoned insurance industry professionals who envision transforming the company into a globally diversified reinsurer, underpinned by advanced technology.

XP Health

Series B in 2024
XP Health is a health technology startup founded in 2019 by Antonio Moraes and James Wong, specializing in an AI-powered vision benefits platform. The company offers a unique approach to vision care by using machine learning and augmented reality to assist employees and their families in obtaining eyewear. XP Health's proprietary deep learning model employs facial recognition technology to recommend the most suitable designer frames, achieving an accuracy rate of 98%. The platform facilitates a virtual-first experience for users, allowing them to navigate care options such as finding in-person eye exams, taking online vision acuity tests, and accessing personalized eyewear. XP Health collaborates with organizations like Chegg, Zenefits, and Sequoia Consulting Group to provide a comprehensive vision benefits solution that can complement existing insurance plans while delivering cost-effective care.

Burnbot

Series A in 2024
BurnBot is a provider of innovative fuel treatment services aimed at preventing destructive wildfires. The company specializes in systematic wildfire mitigation and vegetation management by utilizing advanced forestry and fire technology. BurnBot offers solutions that include safe smoke containment and a modular system for controlled burns, which can be strategically deployed near homes and valuable assets. By employing high-temperature ignition methods, BurnBot helps create effective firebreaks and defensible spaces, thereby protecting communities, infrastructure, and natural resources from the threat of wildfires.

Ledgebrook

Series A in 2024
Ledgebrook is a technology-driven managing general agent (MGA) focused on modernizing the specialty insurance sector. The company aims to streamline the quoting process for wholesale brokers through an innovative platform that utilizes an API-powered quoting system and AI-driven risk assessment. By eliminating manual processes and reducing underwriting delays, Ledgebrook facilitates a quicker and more efficient experience for brokers, enabling them to secure competitive pricing and access a diverse range of specialty products. Ledgebrook is led by seasoned insurance industry professionals who envision transforming the company into a globally diversified reinsurer, underpinned by advanced technology.

healthOme

Venture Round in 2024
healthÅŒme is a developer of a health management platform tailored for the critical illness and life insurance sectors. The company specializes in creating omics-based products that integrate genomics testing with care navigation and support services. By offering a comprehensive approach, healthÅŒme enables insurance companies to efficiently launch omics-based insurance products. The platform provides a streamlined and cost-effective go-to-market strategy, allowing insurers to enhance their offerings while addressing the growing demand for personalized health solutions in the insurance industry.

Chamber Cardio

Seed Round in 2024
Chamber Cardio is a healthcare platform focused on enhancing cardiovascular health services. It aims to transition cardiologists into value-based care by providing a range of services that include panel management, financial metrics, and clinical data integration into a user-friendly dashboard. The platform also offers software support designed to assist healthcare providers in managing complex patient cases effectively. By facilitating value-based contracting, Chamber Cardio ensures that both patients and the healthcare sector receive comprehensive support, ultimately improving treatment accessibility and quality for individuals requiring cardiovascular care.

Spark Advisors

Series B in 2024
Spark Advisors is a technology-enabled brokerage focused on enhancing the capabilities of independent agents in the Medicare insurance field. The company operates a business management platform that offers a variety of tools and resources tailored for Medicare insurance brokerages. Its platform includes features such as enrollment and engagement tracking, marketing tools, and expert support, all designed to empower brokers to better assist millions of Medicare beneficiaries. By providing a concierge-style service for navigating retirement benefits, Spark Advisors aims to improve the overall service delivery of insurance agents and support them in meeting the needs of their clients effectively.

Entrio

Seed Round in 2023
Entrio is the pioneer of Responsible Tech Adoption, helping financial institutions to manage and streamline their use of technology with a Live Solutions Catalog. The company’s innovative approach ensures optimized spending, efficient tech use and reuse, and a transparent tech ecosystem, leading to agility and sustainable growth in the financial sector.

Alix

Seed Round in 2023
Alix is a technology company specializing in estate settlement. It offers an AI-driven platform that streamlines the process of disbursing estates and managing probate procedures. The platform provides a secure digital portal that guides users through each step, minimizing their involvement and simplifying the process. Alix aims to facilitate the transfer of wealth across generations, estimated to reach $84 trillion over the next two decades, by making estate settlement seamless and efficient.

Chelsea Avondale

Series C in 2023
Chelsea Avondale is an investment holding company focused on acquiring and operating property and casualty insurance companies. The firm aims to address the limitations often faced by mutual insurers by implementing sophisticated pricing methodologies and advanced systems. By leveraging these approaches, Chelsea Avondale seeks to deliver exceptional risk-adjusted returns to high-net-worth investors. The company emphasizes the importance of community-based insurers, believing that they not only provide better service to their policyholders but also tend to outperform the broader industry.

Spark Advisors

Series A in 2023
Spark Advisors is a technology-enabled brokerage focused on enhancing the capabilities of independent agents in the Medicare insurance field. The company operates a business management platform that offers a variety of tools and resources tailored for Medicare insurance brokerages. Its platform includes features such as enrollment and engagement tracking, marketing tools, and expert support, all designed to empower brokers to better assist millions of Medicare beneficiaries. By providing a concierge-style service for navigating retirement benefits, Spark Advisors aims to improve the overall service delivery of insurance agents and support them in meeting the needs of their clients effectively.

Plantd

Series A in 2023
Plantd is a manufacturer of building materials specifically designed for sustainable and zero-carbon housing. The company utilizes industrial hemp and renewable grass to create products that lock away carbon absorbed from the atmosphere into the walls and floors of new homes. This approach allows customers to manage costs effectively while achieving significant carbon removal and ensuring optimal material performance. Plantd's mission is driven by a team of business owners and engineers who believe in reinventing current practices to build a prosperous future.

Boundless Rider

Seed Round in 2022
Boundless Rider specializes in providing insurance services tailored for users of specialty vehicles, including motorcycles, e-bikes, ATVs, UTVs, and snowmobiles. The company focuses on product innovation and rider-centric solutions, aiming to deliver low-cost, tech-enabled insurance options that enhance safety and extend coverage for riders. Boundless Rider's platform allows for the seamless bundling of its innovative offerings with existing core insurance products, thereby supporting riders in pursuing their passion with greater confidence and security. Through its commitment to excellence in claims, the company seeks to elevate the overall experience for riders within this niche market.

TCARE

Series A in 2022
TCARE, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a caregiver support software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution aimed at preventing family caregiver burnout. Founded in 2017 and based in Saint Louis, Missouri, TCARE offers a cloud-based technology suite that allows care professionals to assess risk factors associated with caregiver burnout and implement timely interventions. Its platform serves various stakeholders, including organizations, care professionals, and family caregivers across the United States. By providing an evidence-based support program, TCARE not only aids in delaying or preventing nursing home placements but also helps reduce long-term care claims for Medicaid and life insurance carriers.

Ledgebrook

Seed Round in 2022
Ledgebrook is a technology-driven managing general agent (MGA) focused on modernizing the specialty insurance sector. The company aims to streamline the quoting process for wholesale brokers through an innovative platform that utilizes an API-powered quoting system and AI-driven risk assessment. By eliminating manual processes and reducing underwriting delays, Ledgebrook facilitates a quicker and more efficient experience for brokers, enabling them to secure competitive pricing and access a diverse range of specialty products. Ledgebrook is led by seasoned insurance industry professionals who envision transforming the company into a globally diversified reinsurer, underpinned by advanced technology.

Sana Benefits

Series B in 2022
Sana Benefits, Inc. is an insurance provider that specializes in employee benefit packages for small and medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2017 and based in Austin, Texas, the company offers a range of health plans that include medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, mental wellness, physical wellness, and maternity care. Sana Benefits aims to simplify the insurance process, ensuring transparent pricing and a strong emphasis on customer service. The company caters to employers, employees, brokers, and healthcare providers, striving to meet the diverse needs of its clients while promoting accessible and affordable healthcare solutions.

Branch

Series C in 2022
Branch Financial, Inc. is an insurance agency based in Columbus, Ohio, founded in 2017 by Steve Lekas and Joe Emison. The company specializes in home and auto insurance, offering a range of products including renters and umbrella insurance, which can be added to auto policies. Utilizing advanced technology, Branch streamlines the process of bundling home and auto insurance online, aiming to enhance accessibility and affordability for its customers. By leveraging community resources, Branch seeks to transform the insurance landscape, making it easier for individuals to obtain necessary coverage.

Pendella Technologies

Seed Round in 2022
Pendella Technologies, established in 2018 and headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida, specializes in streamlining employee benefits and individual insurance solutions. The company operates a virtual portal that connects businesses with health insurance providers, offering employee benefit plans and income protection programs. Pendella's core solution leverages artificial intelligence and big data to automate underwriting, enabling users to compare plans, obtain quotes, and implement group insurance programs efficiently. Additionally, Pendella provides instant, no-medical-exam life and disability insurance to individuals through partnerships with top-rated carriers, making financial protection accessible to a broader range of people.

Hometap

Venture Round in 2021
Hometap, founded in 2018 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, is a fintech company that specializes in home equity investments. It allows homeowners to access funds immediately without taking on loans or selling their homes. Homeowners can use these funds for various purposes such as paying off debt or making renovations, all while avoiding added debt or monthly payments. Hometap provides this cash in exchange for a percentage of the future appreciation of the home's value.

Sana Benefits

Series A in 2021
Sana Benefits, Inc. is an insurance provider that specializes in employee benefit packages for small and medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2017 and based in Austin, Texas, the company offers a range of health plans that include medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, mental wellness, physical wellness, and maternity care. Sana Benefits aims to simplify the insurance process, ensuring transparent pricing and a strong emphasis on customer service. The company caters to employers, employees, brokers, and healthcare providers, striving to meet the diverse needs of its clients while promoting accessible and affordable healthcare solutions.

Wyze Labs

Series B in 2021
Wyze Labs, Inc. is a technology company based in Kirkland, Washington, founded in 2017, that specializes in smart home devices. The company is known for its flagship product, the WyzeCam, which enables users to stay connected with their families through features such as live streaming, motion and sound detection, night vision, and two-way audio. Wyze Labs focuses on making quality smart home technology accessible and affordable by collaborating with innovative manufacturers. Its products are designed to be user-friendly and compatible with popular voice assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant. The company primarily sells its products online, emphasizing high-quality features at competitive prices.

RoofMarketplace

Seed Round in 2021
RoofMarketplace is a digital platform that facilitates the connection between insurance carriers, homeowners, and qualified roofing contractors. The marketplace offers homeowners access to vetted roofers, enabling them to receive cost-effective quotes for roofing projects. It streamlines the process by allowing contractors to bid on specific projects, thereby enhancing competition and transparency. Through RoofMarketplace, consumers can conduct the estimating, review, and selection processes entirely online, eliminating the need for phone calls or onsite meetings. This innovative approach benefits both homeowners and contractors, making roof replacement projects more efficient and accessible.

Branch

Series B in 2021
Branch Financial, Inc. is an insurance agency based in Columbus, Ohio, founded in 2017 by Steve Lekas and Joe Emison. The company specializes in home and auto insurance, offering a range of products including renters and umbrella insurance, which can be added to auto policies. Utilizing advanced technology, Branch streamlines the process of bundling home and auto insurance online, aiming to enhance accessibility and affordability for its customers. By leveraging community resources, Branch seeks to transform the insurance landscape, making it easier for individuals to obtain necessary coverage.

Gradient AI

Series B in 2021
Gradient AI is a provider of AI solutions specifically tailored for the insurance industry, utilizing extensive industry data to deliver accurate predictions. The company's predictive analytics platform enhances key processes such as underwriting and claims management by integrating advanced machine learning models. Through automated workflows and seamless API integration, Gradient AI enables insurance companies to streamline their operations, improve decision-making, and enhance customer service. Their technology aims to minimize claims and boost profitability, ultimately leading to better risk assessment and more efficient business practices within the insurance sector.

Clearcover

Series D in 2021
Clearcover, Inc. is a digital car insurance provider based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2016. The company focuses on delivering comprehensive car insurance products at competitive prices by leveraging advanced technology and an API-first approach. Clearcover offers an intuitive online platform that allows customers to obtain quotes and secure coverage efficiently, while minimizing costs through a streamlined process and reduced advertising expenses. By selling its products directly to consumers and through agents, Clearcover aims to provide better coverage options for less money, thereby enhancing the overall customer experience in the automobile insurance market.

LeaseLock

Series B in 2021
LeaseLock Inc. is an insurance technology company based in Marina Del Rey, California, founded in 2013. It specializes in providing lease guarantor services and replacing traditional security deposits with insurance, streamlining the leasing process for renters and property owners. By leveraging artificial intelligence, LeaseLock's platform facilitates instant lease approvals, eliminating the need for cosigners and significantly reducing vacancy rates. The service is integrated within online leasing systems, enhancing user experience and leading to higher adoption rates among property operators. With over $1 billion in leases insured and a coverage rating of A (Excellent) by A.M. Best, LeaseLock aims to optimize the leasing process while minimizing financial risks and improving overall rental transactions. Its strategic partnership with QBE Holdings further supports its mission to innovate the rental landscape.

Neat Capital

Series B in 2021
Neat Capital is a FinTech mortgage lender focused on simplifying the home financing process. It aims to make obtaining a mortgage as seamless as cash transactions by utilizing advanced technology to streamline the lending process. The company engages directly with home buyers and fosters strong collaborations with real estate brokers, wealth managers, CPAs, and corporations. Its innovative platform efficiently analyzes complex financial situations, allowing clients to access home loans conveniently and without hassle. Neat Capital provides clients the ability to make cash offers and close on financing rapidly, typically within 10 to 15 days. The company primarily serves individuals with excellent credit profiles and sells the associated loans to investors.

Turtlemint

Series D in 2020
Turtlemint is an online insurance platform based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, that simplifies the process of buying and managing insurance policies. Founded in 2015, the company aims to make insurance accessible and understandable by demystifying complex jargon and providing user-friendly tools. Turtlemint offers a range of insurance products, including car, bike, health, and term life insurance, allowing customers to search, compare, and purchase policies entirely online with just a few clicks. The platform leverages proprietary algorithms and data analytics to provide personalized recommendations, while also offering a network of offline facilitators to assist with the purchase and claims process. This comprehensive approach enables clients to select the right insurance schemes tailored to their needs.

Neat Capital

Series A in 2020
Neat Capital is a FinTech mortgage lender focused on simplifying the home financing process. It aims to make obtaining a mortgage as seamless as cash transactions by utilizing advanced technology to streamline the lending process. The company engages directly with home buyers and fosters strong collaborations with real estate brokers, wealth managers, CPAs, and corporations. Its innovative platform efficiently analyzes complex financial situations, allowing clients to access home loans conveniently and without hassle. Neat Capital provides clients the ability to make cash offers and close on financing rapidly, typically within 10 to 15 days. The company primarily serves individuals with excellent credit profiles and sells the associated loans to investors.

Wyze Labs

Series A in 2020
Wyze Labs, Inc. is a technology company based in Kirkland, Washington, founded in 2017, that specializes in smart home devices. The company is known for its flagship product, the WyzeCam, which enables users to stay connected with their families through features such as live streaming, motion and sound detection, night vision, and two-way audio. Wyze Labs focuses on making quality smart home technology accessible and affordable by collaborating with innovative manufacturers. Its products are designed to be user-friendly and compatible with popular voice assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant. The company primarily sells its products online, emphasizing high-quality features at competitive prices.

Tire Agent

Seed Round in 2020
Tire Agent Corp. is a New York-based company that operates a mobile tire store, providing a convenient online platform for tire ordering and at-home or on-site installation services. Established in 2017, Tire Agent functions as a search engine and aggregator for tires and wheels, allowing customers to find products tailored to their specific needs based on vehicle type, driving habits, and budget. The company emphasizes personalized service, offering customers tailored tire recommendations from live experts, warranty claims assistance, and competitive pricing. Through its user-friendly portal, Tire Agent aims to enhance the tire purchasing experience by facilitating informed decisions and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Branch

Series A in 2020
Branch Financial, Inc. is an insurance agency based in Columbus, Ohio, founded in 2017 by Steve Lekas and Joe Emison. The company specializes in home and auto insurance, offering a range of products including renters and umbrella insurance, which can be added to auto policies. Utilizing advanced technology, Branch streamlines the process of bundling home and auto insurance online, aiming to enhance accessibility and affordability for its customers. By leveraging community resources, Branch seeks to transform the insurance landscape, making it easier for individuals to obtain necessary coverage.

Bold Penguin

Series B in 2020
Bold Penguin is a commercial insurance exchange that connects customers, agents, and carriers to match the right quote in record time. With a heavy focus on the agents, Bold Penguin pushes the boundaries of user experience for businesses, an easy tool for agents, and a streamlined process of underwriting for carriers. The company operates an Exchange which utilizes a set of solutions to identify, triage, quote, and bind commercial insurance in a highly efficient and tech-enabled way. It plans to deliver on the platform enhancements which include more flexibility in how the core technology is leveraged by enterprise customers, expanding in excess and surplus lines. The Company offers a streamlined process of underwriting for carriers in commercial property and casualty insurance services. Bold Penguin was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA.

Wyze Labs

Series A in 2020
Wyze Labs, Inc. is a technology company based in Kirkland, Washington, founded in 2017, that specializes in smart home devices. The company is known for its flagship product, the WyzeCam, which enables users to stay connected with their families through features such as live streaming, motion and sound detection, night vision, and two-way audio. Wyze Labs focuses on making quality smart home technology accessible and affordable by collaborating with innovative manufacturers. Its products are designed to be user-friendly and compatible with popular voice assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant. The company primarily sells its products online, emphasizing high-quality features at competitive prices.

Choosing Therapy

Venture Round in 2020
Choosing Therapy Inc is an online publication dedicated to providing accurate and actionable information on psychology and mental health. Established in 2019 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, the company focuses on creating high-quality content authored by licensed therapists and mental health professionals. Its platform features a variety of articles that help individuals understand mental health topics, explore wellness strategies, and empower themselves in their mental health journeys. Additionally, Choosing Therapy develops technology solutions tailored for solo and small therapy practices, listing different types of therapies and therapists to enhance patient access to mental health resources. Through its commitment to maintaining industry-leading editorial standards, Choosing Therapy aims to improve mental and behavioral health information available online, ultimately fostering better mental well-being for its users.

Reggora

Series A in 2020
Reggora, Inc. is an appraisal technology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, that specializes in providing a cloud-based platform for mortgage lenders and real estate appraisers. Founded in 2016 and originally named Sonder Partners, LLC, the company focuses on automating and streamlining various aspects of the appraisal process. Its software facilitates automatic order allocation, quality control, and management tools that enhance efficiency for both lenders and appraisers. By enabling customization and reducing the time and costs associated with traditional manual tasks, Reggora improves the overall appraisal experience. The platform is designed to yield higher-quality appraisals and faster turnaround times, ultimately benefiting the entire appraisal ecosystem.

Clearcover

Series C in 2020
Clearcover, Inc. is a digital car insurance provider based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2016. The company focuses on delivering comprehensive car insurance products at competitive prices by leveraging advanced technology and an API-first approach. Clearcover offers an intuitive online platform that allows customers to obtain quotes and secure coverage efficiently, while minimizing costs through a streamlined process and reduced advertising expenses. By selling its products directly to consumers and through agents, Clearcover aims to provide better coverage options for less money, thereby enhancing the overall customer experience in the automobile insurance market.

Hometap

Series B in 2019
Hometap, founded in 2018 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, is a fintech company that specializes in home equity investments. It allows homeowners to access funds immediately without taking on loans or selling their homes. Homeowners can use these funds for various purposes such as paying off debt or making renovations, all while avoiding added debt or monthly payments. Hometap provides this cash in exchange for a percentage of the future appreciation of the home's value.

Protecht

Series A in 2019
Protecht, Inc., also known as TicketGuardian, specializes in developing insurtech products tailored for the consumer experience economy. Founded in 2016, the company offers a range of ticketing and registration platforms that enable clients to manage inventory, revenue, and fan engagement while providing real-time data and payment processing capabilities. Protecht focuses on delivering enterprise-level technology that ensures security, scalability, and data protection. With a strong foundation in fraud, risk management, insurance, finance, and payments, the company leverages embedded technologies to enhance financial and inventory control for its partners, ultimately fostering customer engagement and increasing conversion rates. Protecht is headquartered in Newport Beach, California.

Takeoff

Seed Round in 2019
Takeoff, Inc. is a company based in Highland Park, New Jersey, that specializes in providing a collaborative dashboard for video approval and review. Designed for video creators and their clients, the platform facilitates seamless collaboration by allowing users to invite team members, share asset files, and upload video versions for review. The company was founded out of a need to improve the post-production process, addressing common challenges faced by filmmakers in obtaining accurate feedback, which often resulted in prolonged production timelines and client dissatisfaction. By offering a streamlined and user-friendly solution, Takeoff seeks to enhance the efficiency of video production workflows.

LeaseLock

Series A in 2019
LeaseLock Inc. is an insurance technology company based in Marina Del Rey, California, founded in 2013. It specializes in providing lease guarantor services and replacing traditional security deposits with insurance, streamlining the leasing process for renters and property owners. By leveraging artificial intelligence, LeaseLock's platform facilitates instant lease approvals, eliminating the need for cosigners and significantly reducing vacancy rates. The service is integrated within online leasing systems, enhancing user experience and leading to higher adoption rates among property operators. With over $1 billion in leases insured and a coverage rating of A (Excellent) by A.M. Best, LeaseLock aims to optimize the leasing process while minimizing financial risks and improving overall rental transactions. Its strategic partnership with QBE Holdings further supports its mission to innovate the rental landscape.

Teraki

Venture Round in 2019
Teraki GmbH is a Berlin-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in developing software solutions designed to enhance data accessibility for various applications, including insurance, predictive maintenance, and autonomous driving. Its technology enables low-latency performance metrics, which are crucial for meeting stringent service level agreements. The company's software is specifically tailored for connected car, telematics, and autonomous vehicle applications, allowing for the handling of high volumes of data in production environments. Teraki's platform also focuses on building and refining artificial intelligence models driven by sensor data, automating the training process and improving accuracy rates. Key functionalities include crash detection, automotive insurance services, and fleet management, all aimed at optimizing operational efficiency and performance.

Avinew

Seed Round in 2019
Avinew, Inc. develops artificial intelligence and telematics-based software solutions specifically for the insurance industry. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Westlake Village, California, the company focuses on providing auto insurance services tailored for autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicles. Avinew's offerings include usage-based insurance programs that leverage driving data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to assess premium discount eligibility. By utilizing these advanced technologies, Avinew aims to enhance road safety while delivering value to vehicle drivers and fleet operators. The company was previously known as DRIAV, Inc. and rebranded to Avinew, Inc. in January 2019.

Clearcover

Series B in 2019
Clearcover, Inc. is a digital car insurance provider based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2016. The company focuses on delivering comprehensive car insurance products at competitive prices by leveraging advanced technology and an API-first approach. Clearcover offers an intuitive online platform that allows customers to obtain quotes and secure coverage efficiently, while minimizing costs through a streamlined process and reduced advertising expenses. By selling its products directly to consumers and through agents, Clearcover aims to provide better coverage options for less money, thereby enhancing the overall customer experience in the automobile insurance market.

Protecht

Series A in 2018
Protecht, Inc., also known as TicketGuardian, specializes in developing insurtech products tailored for the consumer experience economy. Founded in 2016, the company offers a range of ticketing and registration platforms that enable clients to manage inventory, revenue, and fan engagement while providing real-time data and payment processing capabilities. Protecht focuses on delivering enterprise-level technology that ensures security, scalability, and data protection. With a strong foundation in fraud, risk management, insurance, finance, and payments, the company leverages embedded technologies to enhance financial and inventory control for its partners, ultimately fostering customer engagement and increasing conversion rates. Protecht is headquartered in Newport Beach, California.

YourMechanic

Series B in 2018
YourMechanic, Inc. is an online platform that facilitates car repair and maintenance services, allowing vehicle owners to request quotes, book appointments, and receive advice from professional mechanics at their home or office. Established in 2011 and based in Mountain View, California, the company aims to make car repair both affordable and convenient. YourMechanic connects car owners with local mechanics, enabling customers to choose the services they need and the mechanics they prefer. The platform offers a comprehensive range of services, including oil changes, brake pad replacements, and diagnostics, as well as tools for tracking maintenance schedules and service histories. By providing a transparent and user-friendly approach to car maintenance, YourMechanic enhances the overall experience for both vehicle owners and service providers.

IngeniousIO

Venture Round in 2018
IngeniousIO, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a data-driven platform for managing construction projects. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the platform converts documents into actionable data intelligence, thereby enhancing efficiency throughout the entire project life-cycle. It supports a range of functions including bid preparation, employee scheduling, project management, accounting, and resource planning. By facilitating collaboration among various stakeholders—such as architects, engineers, general contractors, and developers—IngeniousIO aims to streamline daily operations from initial business development through to project close-out. The integrated cloud-based application is designed to optimize resource allocation and reduce overall technology expenditure within the construction sector.

LeaseLock

Series A in 2018
LeaseLock Inc. is an insurance technology company based in Marina Del Rey, California, founded in 2013. It specializes in providing lease guarantor services and replacing traditional security deposits with insurance, streamlining the leasing process for renters and property owners. By leveraging artificial intelligence, LeaseLock's platform facilitates instant lease approvals, eliminating the need for cosigners and significantly reducing vacancy rates. The service is integrated within online leasing systems, enhancing user experience and leading to higher adoption rates among property operators. With over $1 billion in leases insured and a coverage rating of A (Excellent) by A.M. Best, LeaseLock aims to optimize the leasing process while minimizing financial risks and improving overall rental transactions. Its strategic partnership with QBE Holdings further supports its mission to innovate the rental landscape.

Hometap

Series A in 2018
Hometap, founded in 2018 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, is a fintech company that specializes in home equity investments. It allows homeowners to access funds immediately without taking on loans or selling their homes. Homeowners can use these funds for various purposes such as paying off debt or making renovations, all while avoiding added debt or monthly payments. Hometap provides this cash in exchange for a percentage of the future appreciation of the home's value.

Red Balloon Security

Series A in 2018
Red Balloon Security is a cybersecurity company based in New York, founded in 2011. It specializes in developing robust security solutions for embedded device systems across various industries, including consumer electronics, automobiles, manufacturing, homeland security, and military. The company's software offers intrusion defense and situational awareness to protect against advanced zero-day exploitation of embedded devices. Additionally, it provides deep host-based defense capabilities, enabling users to scan, detect, and delete malware, spyware, and viruses from different devices. Red Balloon Security has a strategic partnership with In-Q-Tel and is known for its FRAK system, which automates the process of unpacking, modifying, and repacking embedded system firmware to install Symbiote defenses.

Bunker

Series A in 2017
Bunker is a prominent provider of insurance compliance and verification solutions, specializing in digital business insurance software. The company offers a comprehensive platform that combines smart Certificate of Insurance (COI) screening, compliance verification, and on-demand insurance services. Bunker's innovative marketplace streamlines the insurance process for small business buyers by efficiently matching them with the appropriate policies at critical moments. This approach enhances the insurance experience for enterprises, suppliers, and independent contractors, particularly in the context of contingent staffing models. Through its services, Bunker aims to simplify and improve contract-related insurance experiences for businesses.

One

Venture Round in 2017
One, Inc. is a technology company based in Folsom, California, that specializes in cloud-based software solutions for the property and casualty insurance sector. Founded in 2012, it offers a comprehensive suite of products, including InsureOne, which encompasses policy management, payment processing, enterprise efficiency management, agency management, customer relationship management, and business intelligence reporting. The company's software is designed to meet the needs of various stakeholders in the insurance industry, including agencies, carriers, and managing general agents (MGAs). One, Inc. focuses on providing digital payment solutions that integrate inbound and outbound payment capabilities with industry-specific reporting and reconciliation, enhancing operational efficiency and data management for its clients.

XOR Data Exchange

Venture Round in 2017
XOR Data Exchange, Inc. is a data exchange platform that focuses on permission-based data sharing to address fraud and credit risk issues within the financial services and communications sectors. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company enables data owners to maintain control over their information while facilitating its optimization and monetization. By allowing organizations to share data across both competing and non-competing industries, XOR Data Exchange enhances accountability and transparency. Additionally, the company offers solutions such as a compromised identity exchange to protect consumers from identity theft and fraud, as well as Lumen, a patent-pending technology that searches for personal information on the Internet, including dark websites known for trafficking in stolen data. Its clientele includes credit card issuers, small business lenders, marketplace lenders, and companies within the wireless, cable, and satellite industries.

Cozy

Series B in 2016
Cozy Services Ltd., established in 2012 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, specializes in online rental solutions for landlords and tenants. The company offers a suite of services including property listings, rent estimates, online rental applications, tenant screening, rent payments, renters insurance, and expense tracking. Cozy simplifies property management for small and medium landlords, making it a convenient platform for both parties involved in the rental process.

ReviewTrackers

Venture Round in 2016
ReviewTrackers is a customer feedback software company founded in 2012 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The company provides an enterprise management platform that collects and analyzes review data from various review sites to improve the customer experience. Its software features tools for review notifications, a centralized monitoring dashboard, reporting and analytics, as well as consumer engagement surveys. By enabling businesses to respond to customer feedback and generate new reviews, ReviewTrackers helps organizations make informed, data-driven decisions that align with customer needs and preferences. This allows companies to not only enhance customer satisfaction but also convert customers into long-term advocates, ultimately saving time, money, and resources for busy professionals.

Rentable

Series A in 2016
Rentable is an internet company founded in 2011 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, that focuses on enhancing the apartment rental search experience. The company offers a web-based platform that features localized flat listings, search aids, and map-based searches. Its intuitive user design and robust search functionality allow users to browse apartment listings easily and calculate rent affordability. By leveraging modern technology, Rentable aims to streamline the process of finding suitable rental properties, catering to the needs of rent seekers looking for a more efficient way to search for apartments.

Bunker

Seed Round in 2016
Bunker is a prominent provider of insurance compliance and verification solutions, specializing in digital business insurance software. The company offers a comprehensive platform that combines smart Certificate of Insurance (COI) screening, compliance verification, and on-demand insurance services. Bunker's innovative marketplace streamlines the insurance process for small business buyers by efficiently matching them with the appropriate policies at critical moments. This approach enhances the insurance experience for enterprises, suppliers, and independent contractors, particularly in the context of contingent staffing models. Through its services, Bunker aims to simplify and improve contract-related insurance experiences for businesses.

Quietyme

Venture Round in 2016
Quietyme Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in Neshkoro, Wisconsin, specializes in developing ambient noise monitoring systems tailored for the hospitality industry. The company offers visual alert sensors and devices designed to notify patrons and management teams in hotels, motels, and apartments about excessive noise levels. Quietyme's system also collects and transmits data from various wireless sensors, enabling real-time alerts and predictive analytics to improve indoor environments across different sectors, including healthcare.

SignalFrame

Seed Round in 2016
SignalFrame is a software company based in Washington, D.C., founded in 2013 by Stillman Bradish, Srdjan Marinovic, and Patrick Parodi. The company specializes in a streaming data and analytics platform that leverages the wireless landscape to provide secure and privacy-friendly data solutions. Its flagship product, SignalGraph, utilizes machine learning applied to graph structures to uncover relationships in large datasets over time and space. Additionally, SignalFrame's platform includes a global registry for wireless names and identifiers, offering advanced proximity services and market intelligence. This enables clients to digitally represent physical spaces and enhance awareness across mobile devices and various signal technologies.

gener8tor

Venture Round in 2016
Gener8tor, established in 2012 and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a nationally recognized accelerator that invests in and supports high-growth startups. It is industry-agnostic, accepting startups across all sectors and business models, including software, IT, web, SaaS, life science, MedTech, e-commerce, and hardware. The program provides accepted startups with $100,000 in funding and 12 weeks of mentorship-driven programming, facilitated by a network of experienced mentors, technologists, corporate partners, angel investors, and venture capitalists. Gener8tor is a member of the Global Accelerator Network (GAN).

Keen Home

Venture Round in 2015
Keen Home Inc. is a developer of innovative home automation products designed to enhance comfort and efficiency in residential settings. Founded in 2013 and based in New York City, the company offers a range of products including the Smart Vent, which wirelessly controls airflow in individual rooms, and the Temp Sensor, which monitors temperature and humidity. Additionally, the Smart Bridge allows users to connect and manage their Keen zoning system, while the Ecovent Whole Home System integrates information from across the home to optimize vent control. The Smart Filter is designed to protect against allergens and air pollutants. Keen Home's products are compatible with various smart home platforms and are available for purchase online. The company aims to provide homeowners with proactive solutions to maintain their home's core systems effectively.

One Concern

Seed Round in 2015
One Concern, Inc. is a climate resilience technology company that develops an artificial intelligence-based platform to assist governments and organizations in preparing for and responding to natural disasters. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with an additional office in Tokyo, Japan, One Concern utilizes machine learning, hazard modeling, and predictive analytics to create post-disaster damage maps and provide daily situational reports. Its flagship tool, Seismic Concern, focuses on earthquake preparedness and response, while the platform also addresses various disasters like hurricanes, floods, and wildfires, as well as chronic stresses such as poverty and climate change. By delivering capabilities throughout the lifecycle of disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery, One Concern aims to make disasters less devastating and enhance overall community resilience. Recognized as a 2019 Technology Pioneer, the company is part of the World Economic Forum’s Global Innovators community.

CoverHound

Series C in 2015
CoverHound, Inc., operating as CoverHound Insurance Solutions, is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in an online platform for comparing property and casualty insurance, particularly car insurance. Established in 2010, CoverHound provides consumers with the ability to assess their personal insurance needs and receive accurate rate comparisons from top national carriers and local agents. The platform aims to deliver transparent options and smart recommendations, enabling users to find the most suitable policies at competitive prices. Emphasizing consumer control, CoverHound ensures that users receive personalized quotes without spam and with a commitment to protecting their private information.

Zero Locus

Seed Round in 2015
Zero Locus Inc. is a software development company based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, specializing in advanced analytics for diverse data sets. It focuses on providing predictive analytics solutions that help businesses across various sectors, including insurance, health, retail, and finance, to make sense of large and complex data. By offering tools designed to extract meaningful insights from extensive data collections, Zero Locus enables organizations to enhance their competitiveness in today's data-driven landscape.

Quietyme

Venture Round in 2015
Quietyme Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in Neshkoro, Wisconsin, specializes in developing ambient noise monitoring systems tailored for the hospitality industry. The company offers visual alert sensors and devices designed to notify patrons and management teams in hotels, motels, and apartments about excessive noise levels. Quietyme's system also collects and transmits data from various wireless sensors, enabling real-time alerts and predictive analytics to improve indoor environments across different sectors, including healthcare.

XOR Data Exchange

Series A in 2015
XOR Data Exchange, Inc. is a data exchange platform that focuses on permission-based data sharing to address fraud and credit risk issues within the financial services and communications sectors. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company enables data owners to maintain control over their information while facilitating its optimization and monetization. By allowing organizations to share data across both competing and non-competing industries, XOR Data Exchange enhances accountability and transparency. Additionally, the company offers solutions such as a compromised identity exchange to protect consumers from identity theft and fraud, as well as Lumen, a patent-pending technology that searches for personal information on the Internet, including dark websites known for trafficking in stolen data. Its clientele includes credit card issuers, small business lenders, marketplace lenders, and companies within the wireless, cable, and satellite industries.

Rentable

Venture Round in 2015
Rentable is an internet company founded in 2011 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, that focuses on enhancing the apartment rental search experience. The company offers a web-based platform that features localized flat listings, search aids, and map-based searches. Its intuitive user design and robust search functionality allow users to browse apartment listings easily and calculate rent affordability. By leveraging modern technology, Rentable aims to streamline the process of finding suitable rental properties, catering to the needs of rent seekers looking for a more efficient way to search for apartments.

CoverHound

Series B in 2015
CoverHound, Inc., operating as CoverHound Insurance Solutions, is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in an online platform for comparing property and casualty insurance, particularly car insurance. Established in 2010, CoverHound provides consumers with the ability to assess their personal insurance needs and receive accurate rate comparisons from top national carriers and local agents. The platform aims to deliver transparent options and smart recommendations, enabling users to find the most suitable policies at competitive prices. Emphasizing consumer control, CoverHound ensures that users receive personalized quotes without spam and with a commitment to protecting their private information.

Networked Insights

Series D in 2014
Networked Insights, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in analytics and audience targeting tools designed for marketers and agencies. Founded in 2006, it provides a suite of software solutions, including Kairos, which delivers real-time insights into target audiences, marketing campaigns, and brand health. The company's offerings encompass social monitoring, content planning, campaign management, and media targeting, enabling clients to make informed marketing decisions and enhance media efficiency. Networked Insights also features Audience.ai, an artificial intelligence-driven platform that further aids in audience engagement. Its client roster includes notable brands such as MTV, Samsung, and Kraft, demonstrating its capacity to help businesses optimize their marketing strategies and uncover content opportunities.

Keen Home

Seed Round in 2014
Keen Home Inc. is a developer of innovative home automation products designed to enhance comfort and efficiency in residential settings. Founded in 2013 and based in New York City, the company offers a range of products including the Smart Vent, which wirelessly controls airflow in individual rooms, and the Temp Sensor, which monitors temperature and humidity. Additionally, the Smart Bridge allows users to connect and manage their Keen zoning system, while the Ecovent Whole Home System integrates information from across the home to optimize vent control. The Smart Filter is designed to protect against allergens and air pollutants. Keen Home's products are compatible with various smart home platforms and are available for purchase online. The company aims to provide homeowners with proactive solutions to maintain their home's core systems effectively.

Plum

Seed Round in 2014
At Plum, they aim to use beautiful design and smart technology to reinvent age-old technology. They don't see "the home of the future" or a "smart home." They just see a better way to live. Their aim is to craft product experiences that change your life without getting in your way. That's why everything they make is created with precision and care. Their mission isn't just to create great products but to build the products that create experiences you'll love.

Sentri

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
Sentri Inc. is a company that specializes in home monitoring and automation solutions, offering a comprehensive product designed for DIY home management. The system includes an HD camera and a suite of environmental sensors that monitor essential factors such as temperature, humidity, air quality, and weather conditions. Users receive personalized alerts and can access live HD video feeds directly on their smartphones, compatible with both iOS and Android devices. Founded in 2014 and initially known as Kronosight Inc., Sentri is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and sells its products through its online platform as well as major retail channels like Amazon.

Rentable

Series A in 2014
Rentable is an internet company founded in 2011 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, that focuses on enhancing the apartment rental search experience. The company offers a web-based platform that features localized flat listings, search aids, and map-based searches. Its intuitive user design and robust search functionality allow users to browse apartment listings easily and calculate rent affordability. By leveraging modern technology, Rentable aims to streamline the process of finding suitable rental properties, catering to the needs of rent seekers looking for a more efficient way to search for apartments.

ReviewTrackers

Seed Round in 2014
ReviewTrackers is a customer feedback software company founded in 2012 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The company provides an enterprise management platform that collects and analyzes review data from various review sites to improve the customer experience. Its software features tools for review notifications, a centralized monitoring dashboard, reporting and analytics, as well as consumer engagement surveys. By enabling businesses to respond to customer feedback and generate new reviews, ReviewTrackers helps organizations make informed, data-driven decisions that align with customer needs and preferences. This allows companies to not only enhance customer satisfaction but also convert customers into long-term advocates, ultimately saving time, money, and resources for busy professionals.

Quietyme

Seed Round in 2013
Quietyme Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in Neshkoro, Wisconsin, specializes in developing ambient noise monitoring systems tailored for the hospitality industry. The company offers visual alert sensors and devices designed to notify patrons and management teams in hotels, motels, and apartments about excessive noise levels. Quietyme's system also collects and transmits data from various wireless sensors, enabling real-time alerts and predictive analytics to improve indoor environments across different sectors, including healthcare.
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