Avanta Ventures

Avanta Ventures, LLC is a corporate venture capital firm established in 2017 and based in Mountain View, California. As a division of California State Auto Group, it focuses on investing in startups within the insurance technology sector and adjacent markets, including mobility, customer experience, connected home, artificial intelligence, analytics, and blockchain. Avanta Ventures aims to provide not only financial support but also industry expertise and resources to help startups accelerate their growth and achieve product-market fit. The firm offers a structured program, Avanta Studios, which includes funding and a curriculum tailored to enhance B2B engagement and practical learning through interaction with both internal and external experts.

Neda Blocho

Principal

Chris Campana

Associate

Esther Eller

Principal, Head of Avanta Studios

David Li

Principal

Deepak Mishra

Senior Associate

Sanjiv Parikh

Managing Partner

Pooja Shah

Senior Associate

Pooja Shah

Senior Associate

Pooja S

Associate

28 past transactions

Companion Protect

Series A in 2024
Companion Protect is a national pet insurance and wellness program administrator that operates in a B2B and B2B2C model. It provides comprehensive dog and cat health coverage for accidents, illnesses, and wellness services through partnerships with property and casualty insurers, employee benefits providers, retailers, affinity groups, and animal welfare organizations. The company serves insurers and policyholders with pet health products delivered via a technology platform that aims to streamline the customer experience. Founded in 2015 and based in Topeka, Kansas, Companion Protect focuses on extending preventive care and treatments, including wellness exams, cancer therapies, surgeries, and other pet health services, along with coverage for accidents and emergencies, to help keep pets healthy.

Exponential Markets

Seed Round in 2024
Exponential Markets develops innovative tradable financial instruments for risk management across various asset classes. Its flagship product is the Exponential Used Vehicle Index, enabling hedging of used vehicle price risk for automotive sector participants.

Delos Insurance

Seed Round in 2023
Delos Insurance is a digital property insurer serving homeowners in catastrophe-prone regions where traditional carriers are scarce or expensive. The company addresses underwriting challenges driven by low-resolution catastrophe models that cause insurers to pull back from high-risk markets. Leveraging deep expertise in data science and aerospace engineering, Delos develops high-resolution catastrophe models and a home risk-rating system to improve risk assessment. Its platform combines climate and catastrophe modeling with patented artificial intelligence risk models to underwrite comprehensive policies and deliver risk-mitigation services where others have exited. By actively managing client risk and innovating on product design, Delos helps homeowners prepare for likely perils and obtain more reliable coverage in high-risk areas.

Companion Protect

Series A in 2023
Companion Protect is a national pet insurance and wellness program administrator that operates in a B2B and B2B2C model. It provides comprehensive dog and cat health coverage for accidents, illnesses, and wellness services through partnerships with property and casualty insurers, employee benefits providers, retailers, affinity groups, and animal welfare organizations. The company serves insurers and policyholders with pet health products delivered via a technology platform that aims to streamline the customer experience. Founded in 2015 and based in Topeka, Kansas, Companion Protect focuses on extending preventive care and treatments, including wellness exams, cancer therapies, surgeries, and other pet health services, along with coverage for accidents and emergencies, to help keep pets healthy.

Exponential Markets

Seed Round in 2023
Exponential Markets develops innovative tradable financial instruments for risk management across various asset classes. Its flagship product is the Exponential Used Vehicle Index, enabling hedging of used vehicle price risk for automotive sector participants.

Overhaul Group

Venture Round in 2023
Overhaul Group is a supply chain visibility and risk management company offering real-time, end-to-end tracking and integrity solutions for the transportation and logistics industry. The platform connects disparate data sources to provide a unified view of all active shipments, enabling compliance with pick-up, transit, and delivery requirements, and supports temperature monitoring, handling protocols, and alerting for deviations. It uses a situational analysis engine to transform data into actionable insights and trigger corrective actions to manage cargo, ensure safe arrival, and maintain on-time delivery.

AccuKnox

Seed Round in 2023
AccuKnox offers a zero-trust cloud security platform designed for cloud-native environments. The solution functions as a CNAPP and runtime security platform, protecting infrastructure and applications across public and private clouds, Kubernetes, virtual machines, bare metal, IoT Edge, and 5G. It emphasizes a DevSecOps-friendly and open-source approach while safeguarding the software development lifecycle. The platform isolates and protects container workloads using identity as a perimeter, monitors tainted data and networking, and applies system-level restrictions to defend applications, networks, and data against intrusions and misconfigurations. By providing comprehensive visibility and controls, AccuKnox helps organizations secure cloud-native workloads throughout the delivery pipeline.

Car IQ

Series B in 2023
Car IQ Inc. is a technology company that develops and operates a cloud-based vehicle management platform and payment gateway, primarily serving auto dealer groups, car sharing clients, and autonomous drivers. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, Car IQ's innovative payment solution allows vehicles to initiate payments directly without the need for credit cards. By leveraging telematics and vehicle data, the platform connects vehicles to service and repair providers, streamlining transactions and enhancing security. It provides detailed vehicle insights for fleet management, enabling clients to monitor transactions and reduce the risk of fraud. Additionally, Car IQ consolidates all transactions into a single ledger, simplifying reconciliation and allowing fleets to manage their expenses more effectively.

Joyn Insurance

Series A in 2023
Joyn Insurance operates as a Managing General Agency, focusing on underwriting commercial insurance for small and mid-sized markets in the United States. The company leverages digital technology, data analytics, and automation to enhance the insurance process. Its offerings encompass underwriting for various types of commercial insurance, including general liability, property, and excess coverage. Joyn Insurance serves a diverse range of sectors, such as real estate, wholesale, manufacturing, and retail, providing businesses with tools to effectively manage their risks.

Doorstead

Series B in 2023
Doorstead is a property management company that provides full-service management for rental properties, including marketing and listings, tenant screening, lease administration, move-in and move-out support, rent collection, maintenance and repairs, eviction handling, and periodic inspections. Founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, it combines hands-on property management with a data-driven platform that analyzes millions of local rent points to guide pricing and optimize occupancy. The company offers an upfront rent guarantee, promising a specified monthly rent to owners within weeks even if a property does not immediately rent, and aims to simplify renting and rent collection for owners of single-family homes, condos, and townhomes.

Airspace Link

Series B in 2022
Airspace Link designs and develops an enterprise SAAS platform for managing local government airspace for drones. It offers solutions such as AirRegistry for automated drone delivery approvals, AirInspect for inspection tools, AirHub for network generation, and AirLink for inter-governmental airspace sharing. Founded in 2018, the company is based in Plymouth, Michigan.

Kin Insurance

Series D in 2022
Kin Insurance, Inc. is a digital insurance agency that specializes in homeowners insurance and related products. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in St. Petersburg, Florida, the company aims to enhance the convenience and affordability of insurance by operating directly with consumers, eliminating the need for external agents. Kin Insurance offers a variety of products, including homeowners, mobile home, condo, flood, and landlord insurance, among others. The company leverages extensive property data to ensure precise pricing and improve underwriting outcomes, providing personalized coverage options and efficient claims services through its technology-driven platform.

Motorq

Series B in 2022
Founded in 2016, Motorq is a cloud-based software company that enables enterprises like fleets, insurance companies, and governments to access connected vehicle data and analytics at scale. This empowers them to improve operations, expand services, and future-proof their vehicle data strategy.

Delos Insurance

Seed Round in 2021
Delos Insurance is a digital property insurer serving homeowners in catastrophe-prone regions where traditional carriers are scarce or expensive. The company addresses underwriting challenges driven by low-resolution catastrophe models that cause insurers to pull back from high-risk markets. Leveraging deep expertise in data science and aerospace engineering, Delos develops high-resolution catastrophe models and a home risk-rating system to improve risk assessment. Its platform combines climate and catastrophe modeling with patented artificial intelligence risk models to underwrite comprehensive policies and deliver risk-mitigation services where others have exited. By actively managing client risk and innovating on product design, Delos helps homeowners prepare for likely perils and obtain more reliable coverage in high-risk areas.

Blueprint Title

Series B in 2021
Blueprint Title specializes in modernizing title insurance and closing processes for residential real estate transactions. It coordinates transactions, issues title policies protecting buyers from past claims, offers a centralized dashboard for tracking documents, and provides flexible closing options.

InShare Services

Seed Round in 2021
InShare Services specializes in providing tailored risk management solutions for the Sharing Economy, particularly focusing on the final mile delivery sector. Founded by industry veterans with extensive experience in insurance and risk management, the company aims to address the unique challenges faced by operators in this space. InShare's platform enhances the claims experience, ensuring that vehicles are quickly returned to service while offering tools for risk management. Additionally, it recognizes and rewards operators with proven safety records, thereby supporting their success in the competitive final mile delivery market.

Car IQ

Series B in 2021
Car IQ Inc. is a technology company that develops and operates a cloud-based vehicle management platform and payment gateway, primarily serving auto dealer groups, car sharing clients, and autonomous drivers. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, Car IQ's innovative payment solution allows vehicles to initiate payments directly without the need for credit cards. By leveraging telematics and vehicle data, the platform connects vehicles to service and repair providers, streamlining transactions and enhancing security. It provides detailed vehicle insights for fleet management, enabling clients to monitor transactions and reduce the risk of fraud. Additionally, Car IQ consolidates all transactions into a single ledger, simplifying reconciliation and allowing fleets to manage their expenses more effectively.

Overhaul Group

Series B in 2021
Overhaul Group is a supply chain visibility and risk management company offering real-time, end-to-end tracking and integrity solutions for the transportation and logistics industry. The platform connects disparate data sources to provide a unified view of all active shipments, enabling compliance with pick-up, transit, and delivery requirements, and supports temperature monitoring, handling protocols, and alerting for deviations. It uses a situational analysis engine to transform data into actionable insights and trigger corrective actions to manage cargo, ensure safe arrival, and maintain on-time delivery.

LoanSnap

Series B in 2021
LoanSnap, Inc. is a mortgage company that specializes in providing an artificial intelligence-based smart loan platform designed to analyze individual financial situations and deliver tailored loan options. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional location in Costa Mesa, the company offers various products, including home equity lines of credit (HELOC), refinancing options to lower monthly mortgage payments, and VA loans for veterans that facilitate home purchases without down payments or private mortgage insurance. LoanSnap aims to help customers gain a clearer understanding of their finances and identify potential savings. The company operates in several states, including California, Florida, Illinois, Colorado, and Tennessee. LoanSnap, Inc. was previously known as DLJ Financial, Inc. before rebranding in April 2018 and functions as a subsidiary of LoanSnap Holdings, Inc.

Cowbell

Series A in 2021
Cowbell Cyber, Inc. is an innovative provider of cyber insurance specifically designed for small and mid-sized businesses (SMEs). Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Pleasanton, California, with additional offices in Omaha, Nebraska; Atlanta, Georgia; and Plano, Texas, Cowbell delivers standalone cyber coverage that addresses the distinct needs of each organization. Utilizing an artificial intelligence-powered platform, the company quantifies insurable risk and enables continuous risk assessment and underwriting. Cowbell's approach includes a closed-loop risk management solution encompassing risk prevention, mitigation, and incident preparedness services. By leveraging both inside-out and outside-in data alongside advanced machine-learning models, Cowbell's offerings continuously evolve to adapt to current and emerging cyber threats, allowing businesses across various industries, such as healthcare, technology, construction, finance, retail, and agriculture, to manage their risk exposure effectively.

Motorq

Series A in 2020
Founded in 2016, Motorq is a cloud-based software company that enables enterprises like fleets, insurance companies, and governments to access connected vehicle data and analytics at scale. This empowers them to improve operations, expand services, and future-proof their vehicle data strategy.

Kin Insurance

Series B in 2020
Kin Insurance, Inc. is a digital insurance agency that specializes in homeowners insurance and related products. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in St. Petersburg, Florida, the company aims to enhance the convenience and affordability of insurance by operating directly with consumers, eliminating the need for external agents. Kin Insurance offers a variety of products, including homeowners, mobile home, condo, flood, and landlord insurance, among others. The company leverages extensive property data to ensure precise pricing and improve underwriting outcomes, providing personalized coverage options and efficient claims services through its technology-driven platform.

LoanSnap

Series B in 2020
LoanSnap, Inc. is a mortgage company that specializes in providing an artificial intelligence-based smart loan platform designed to analyze individual financial situations and deliver tailored loan options. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional location in Costa Mesa, the company offers various products, including home equity lines of credit (HELOC), refinancing options to lower monthly mortgage payments, and VA loans for veterans that facilitate home purchases without down payments or private mortgage insurance. LoanSnap aims to help customers gain a clearer understanding of their finances and identify potential savings. The company operates in several states, including California, Florida, Illinois, Colorado, and Tennessee. LoanSnap, Inc. was previously known as DLJ Financial, Inc. before rebranding in April 2018 and functions as a subsidiary of LoanSnap Holdings, Inc.

ROOM8

Seed Round in 2019
ROOM8, Inc. is a company that specializes in designing and developing an application aimed at helping users find roommates and apartments. Its flagship application, available on both Google Play and the App Store, facilitates connections between roommates, landlords, and renters seeking insurance packages. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, ROOM8 operates as a subsidiary of CSAA Insurance Exchange. The company focuses on providing a safe, easy, and enjoyable experience for individuals looking to secure their next living situation, whether they are searching for a room, filling a room, or seeking a partner to find a place together.

RapidSOS

Series B in 2019
RapidSOS, Inc. is an emergency response data platform that connects life-saving information from over 350 million devices directly to 9-1-1 and first responders during emergencies. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, the company offers a range of solutions including Clearinghouse, which enables users to send emergency requests from RapidSOS-enabled devices, and an Emergency API suite that delivers user data to emergency services. Additionally, the RapidSOS Portal provides public safety agencies with secure access to essential Next Generation 911 (NG911) data. The platform supports more than 4,800 Emergency Communications Centers and plays a vital role in protecting over 90% of the U.S. population, responding to approximately 250 million emergencies annually. By collaborating with certified partners, RapidSOS enhances response capabilities by transmitting critical data such as precise location and real-time health information, ultimately aiming to improve emergency response efficiency and save lives.

RapidSOS

Series B in 2019
RapidSOS, Inc. is an emergency response data platform that connects life-saving information from over 350 million devices directly to 9-1-1 and first responders during emergencies. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, the company offers a range of solutions including Clearinghouse, which enables users to send emergency requests from RapidSOS-enabled devices, and an Emergency API suite that delivers user data to emergency services. Additionally, the RapidSOS Portal provides public safety agencies with secure access to essential Next Generation 911 (NG911) data. The platform supports more than 4,800 Emergency Communications Centers and plays a vital role in protecting over 90% of the U.S. population, responding to approximately 250 million emergencies annually. By collaborating with certified partners, RapidSOS enhances response capabilities by transmitting critical data such as precise location and real-time health information, ultimately aiming to improve emergency response efficiency and save lives.

Kin Insurance

Convertible Note in 2019
Kin Insurance, Inc. is a digital insurance agency that specializes in homeowners insurance and related products. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in St. Petersburg, Florida, the company aims to enhance the convenience and affordability of insurance by operating directly with consumers, eliminating the need for external agents. Kin Insurance offers a variety of products, including homeowners, mobile home, condo, flood, and landlord insurance, among others. The company leverages extensive property data to ensure precise pricing and improve underwriting outcomes, providing personalized coverage options and efficient claims services through its technology-driven platform.

Car IQ

Series A in 2019
Car IQ Inc. is a technology company that develops and operates a cloud-based vehicle management platform and payment gateway, primarily serving auto dealer groups, car sharing clients, and autonomous drivers. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, Car IQ's innovative payment solution allows vehicles to initiate payments directly without the need for credit cards. By leveraging telematics and vehicle data, the platform connects vehicles to service and repair providers, streamlining transactions and enhancing security. It provides detailed vehicle insights for fleet management, enabling clients to monitor transactions and reduce the risk of fraud. Additionally, Car IQ consolidates all transactions into a single ledger, simplifying reconciliation and allowing fleets to manage their expenses more effectively.
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