Argo Group

Argo Group is an international underwriter specializing in property and casualty insurance and reinsurance products. Founded in 1948 and based in Pembroke, Bermuda, the company provides a comprehensive range of specialty insurance solutions through its operating subsidiaries, which are organized into two main segments: U.S. Operations and International Operations. The U.S. segment includes Excess and Surplus Lines and Specialty Admitted divisions, while the International segment encompasses Syndicate 1200 and Argo Insurance Bermuda. Argo Group's offerings are tailored to meet the diverse needs of businesses, focusing on niche markets and providing essential coverage in areas such as casualty, property, and professional liability. Additionally, Argo Ventures, the company's venture capital arm, invests in early-stage companies within the insurance technology, risk management, fintech, and enterprise software sectors, further enhancing its commitment to innovation and growth within the financial services industry.

Susan Spivak Bernstein

Senior Vice President, Investor Relations

Jay Bullock

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Kevin Rehnberg

Chief Executive Officer

Mark Rose

Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer

Brett Shirreffs

Head of Investor Relations

David Snowden

Senior Vice President, Group Communications

Jessica Snyder

President

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Borrowell

Series B in 2019
Borrowell Inc. is a Toronto-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in financial products and services for Canadians. The company operates an online marketplace-lending platform that connects borrowers with lenders, offering personal loans and credit cards. Borrowell also provides tools for consumers to check their credit scores, which can aid in securing personal loans, car loans, or mortgages. By leveraging technology and a community-focused approach, Borrowell aims to enhance the borrowing experience, offering users better rates and improved service.

Percent

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Percent is a fintech company that operates an ethereum-powered marketplace for commercial debt, focusing on private credit securitization. Established in 2018 and based in New York, Percent has developed a platform designed to streamline the securitization process for specialty finance originators at various stages of their growth. The platform facilitates investment discovery, investment execution, monitoring, and redemption of returns, catering to both institutional and retail investors. By integrating seamlessly into existing workflows, Percent provides users with access to innovative securitized products, enhancing their investment opportunities in the commercial debt market.

Percent

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Percent is a fintech company that operates an ethereum-powered marketplace for commercial debt, focusing on private credit securitization. Established in 2018 and based in New York, Percent has developed a platform designed to streamline the securitization process for specialty finance originators at various stages of their growth. The platform facilitates investment discovery, investment execution, monitoring, and redemption of returns, catering to both institutional and retail investors. By integrating seamlessly into existing workflows, Percent provides users with access to innovative securitized products, enhancing their investment opportunities in the commercial debt market.

yallacompare

Series C in 2019
Yallacompare is the finance comparison site in the middle east with operations across 9 countries in the mena region. Since 2011 they have helped users compare banking products saving each one thousands of dollars every year. Since banking and insurance go hand in hand, they told their team to go out and build a platform that could save their users even more money. Their insurance tech is state of the art and built right here in the uae by their team of ninja geeks. Thanks to the efforts of their ninja geeks, you can now easily compare the price of your home insurance from the leading insurers with just a few clicks. Best of all, you can buy online and get your policy issued instantly.

Upfort

Seed Round in 2018
Paladin Cyber provides cyber protection as a service for Small Businesses. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Ariscom

Acquisition in 2018
Ariscom is an Italian specialty insurer that offers a range of insurance brokerage services. The company specializes in aeronautical insurance, cargo and marine insurance, as well as commercial and casualty insurance. By providing these specialized services, Ariscom enables clients to secure tailored insurance solutions to meet their unique needs.

BitPay

Series B in 2017
BitPay, Inc. is a provider of enterprise-grade bitcoin payment solutions designed for businesses and organizations. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, the company offers a range of services, including a RESTful API and a bitcoin payment gateway API, which facilitate secure payment processing. BitPay supports native payment protocols, signed payment requests, and direct payment communication, enhancing transaction efficiency. Additionally, the company offers Copay, a bitcoin wallet solution that incorporates Intel hardware security, ensuring robust protection for private key generation and transaction signing. BitPay Send is another key service, allowing organizations to pay employees, vendors, and contractors with cryptocurrency. The company also has a strategic processing partnership with Aliant Payment Systems, further expanding its payment processing capabilities.

Ariel Re

Acquisition in 2016
Ariel Re is a property and casualty insurance and reinsurance provider, part of Global Atlantic Financial Group, established in 2005. The company primarily operates through Ariel Re Bda Limited, which serves as a coverholder for Ariel Syndicate 1910 at Lloyd's of London. With a team of approximately eighty professionals based in London and Bermuda, Ariel Re underwrites a diverse global portfolio of insurance and reinsurance products. Their offerings include property and professional liability, non-marine physical damage and liability, aviation physical damage, personal accident, and motor insurance. By delivering tailored solutions, Ariel Re aims to help clients mitigate risk and fulfill their insurance requirements effectively.

Newtopia

Venture Round in 2014
Newtopia Inc. is a health technology company based in Toronto, Canada, that focuses on habit change to address metabolic risk reduction. Founded in 2008, Newtopia operates a proprietary virtual platform that creates personalized health plans by integrating genetic, social, and psychological insights. The company aims to tackle the widespread issue of unhealthy lifestyles, which contribute to obesity, chronic diseases, and aging. Newtopia's innovative health engagement platform encourages individuals to adopt healthier lifestyle choices, demonstrating a successful model with an 80% success rate among beta clients. By partnering with insurers, self-insured employers, and brands, Newtopia seeks to deliver sustainable health outcomes and generate a meaningful return on investment, targeting the growing demand for effective wellness solutions in the corporate sector.

PhyFlex Networks

Private Equity Round in 2007
PhyFlex Networks is a business services software and broadband access company that creates new business models for cable operators through its True Broadband solution. True Broadband includes a comprehensive software suite for the creation, provisioning, and management of end-to-end broadband services dynamically and on demand.

World Wide Packets

Series D in 2005
World Wide Packets, Inc. specializes in providing carrier Ethernet products and solutions in the United States, focusing on the delivery of voice, data, and video services. The company offers a range of products, including LightningEdge service access, service concentrators, and Ethernet switches designed for carrier-class services such as Internet Protocol television, voice over Internet Protocol, and virtual private LAN services. These solutions are aimed at carriers, multiple system operators, municipal networks, real estate developers, and service providers. Additionally, World Wide Packets provides a software infrastructure solution through its LightningEdge operating system, along with various support services, including professional and customer support. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Spokane Valley, Washington, World Wide Packets, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of CIENA Corp. as of March 2008.

uReach Technologies

Series A in 2002
uReach Technologies provides converged communications messaging and specialty calling solutions for tier 1 and tier 2 fixed-line, mobile, and broadband carriers worldwide. uReach Technologies’ solutions include one number service; a personal media application to share and publish user-generated media in real time; an unified messaging application that gives subscribers the ability to retrieve and send voice, fax, and email messages from a single interface including mobile phones, fixed network phones, and personal computers; a voice messaging application that provides subscribers with a place to receive and retrieve their voice mails; and an auto attendant application that allows small business customers to manage their calls and messaging activities. The company also offers installation and implementation, training, and hosted and managed services. It provides its solutions via a cloud-based solution or through the traditional in-network model for small businesses; and mobile and triple- and quad-play residential subscribers. uReach Technologies was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Holmdel, New Jersey, with additional offices in Gurgaon, India; and Andover, Massachusetts.