AXA Venture Partners

AXA Venture Partners (AVP) is a venture capital fund that focuses on high-growth, technology-enabled companies. Established in 2015 as the venture capital arm of AXA, AVP manages $600 million through three distinct investment strategies: Early Stage Fund, Growth Stage Fund, and Fund of Funds. The firm invests primarily in sectors such as enterprise software, fintech, consumer technologies, and digital health, along with technologies pertinent to insurance and asset management. With a global presence, AVP has offices in San Francisco, New York, London, Paris, and Hong Kong. The firm has made investments in 40 Early and Growth equity deals and 6 Fund investments. Beyond financial support, AVP enhances the growth of its portfolio companies by providing access to business development opportunities on an international scale.

Manish Agarwal

General Partner

Imran Akram

General Partner

Benoit Fosseprez

General Partner

Lucy Fung

Senior Associate

Marc Lewden

Partner

Dominic Maier

Partner and Head of Fund Investing

Stéphane Marrache

Partner and COO

Liam Lewin O’Cuinn

Analyst

Ada Rauch

Associate

Swetha Ravichandran

Analyst

François Robinet

Managing Director

Elizabeth de Saint Aignan

General Partner, Head of North America for the Late Growth Fund

Elizabeth de Saint-Aignan

General Partner

Alex Scherbakovsky

General Partner

Warda Shaheen

General Partner

Iyan Unsworth

Vice President Fund Investing

Past deals in Life and Health Insurance

Dayforward

Series B in 2023
Developer of a life insurance platform intended to bring financial security to families across America. The company's platform offers personalized policies that guarantee continued income to the beneficiaries if the policyholder passes away, enabling individuals to purchase the right insurance for their families online.

Policygenius

Series E in 2022
Policygenius Inc. is an online insurance brokerage based in New York that specializes in providing a range of insurance products, including life, health, long-term disability, pet, and renters’ insurance. Founded in 2014, the company operates a digital marketplace that allows users to review, research, and compare insurance quotes. This platform aims to assist individuals in finding the appropriate insurance coverage tailored to their needs and budget. Additionally, Policygenius offers online insurance checkup services, further enhancing its commitment to helping customers navigate the complexities of insurance and financial protection.

Gravie

Series E in 2022
Gravie, Inc. operates a health insurance platform that facilitates the comparison and purchase of health insurance plans for individuals, families, and employers. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the company provides a comprehensive solution for managing health insurance expenses through its mobile application and website. Gravie allows users to shop for insurance options available on government-run exchanges and directly from insurance companies. The platform also offers tools for employers to design custom benefits plans using a defined contribution approach, enabling them to set a fixed budget for employee health benefits. Additionally, Gravie provides year-round support, financial analysis, and services such as Gravie Care, which assists individuals in managing their healthcare expenses effectively.

Troy Medicare

Venture Round in 2021
Troy Medicare is an AI-driven, pharmacy-powered Medicare Advantage company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on providing personalized Medicare health plans that utilize data and technology to enhance patient care. By collaborating with pharmacies and healthcare providers, Troy Medicare aims to improve health outcomes and ensure transparency in its offerings. The company's approach empowers healthcare providers to make a meaningful impact on patient health while also rewarding them for achieving positive results. Through its services, Troy Medicare seeks to create fair and accessible health plans tailored to individual needs.

Vida Health

Series D in 2021
Vida Health is a virtual care platform designed from the ground up to treat multiple chronic health conditions simultaneously, through a balance of machine learning that personalizes each person’s treatment and a human connection with real life health coaches and therapists who bring the empathy and accountability people need to reach their goals.

Gravie

Series D in 2021
Gravie, Inc. operates a health insurance platform that facilitates the comparison and purchase of health insurance plans for individuals, families, and employers. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the company provides a comprehensive solution for managing health insurance expenses through its mobile application and website. Gravie allows users to shop for insurance options available on government-run exchanges and directly from insurance companies. The platform also offers tools for employers to design custom benefits plans using a defined contribution approach, enabling them to set a fixed budget for employee health benefits. Additionally, Gravie provides year-round support, financial analysis, and services such as Gravie Care, which assists individuals in managing their healthcare expenses effectively.

Troy Medicare

Series B in 2020
Troy Medicare is an AI-driven, pharmacy-powered Medicare Advantage company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on providing personalized Medicare health plans that utilize data and technology to enhance patient care. By collaborating with pharmacies and healthcare providers, Troy Medicare aims to improve health outcomes and ensure transparency in its offerings. The company's approach empowers healthcare providers to make a meaningful impact on patient health while also rewarding them for achieving positive results. Through its services, Troy Medicare seeks to create fair and accessible health plans tailored to individual needs.

Thimble

Series A in 2019
Thimble Insurance Services, founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, offers on-demand insurance solutions tailored for small businesses and independent workers. The company provides liability coverage across more than 100 professions, including landscapers, beauticians, dog walkers, handymen, DJs, and musicians. With a focus on flexibility, Thimble enables users to access short-term and versatile insurance that adapts to their specific needs. Originally starting as a provider of drone insurance, Thimble has expanded its offerings to serve a broader range of small businesses in the on-demand economy. As a licensed insurance broker in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, Thimble partners with reputable providers to ensure that customers can secure A-rated insurance for every job.

Limelight Health

Series C in 2019
Limelight Health, Inc. is a developer of a cloud-based platform designed to streamline and automate the quoting, underwriting, and proposal processes for the employee benefits industry. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Redding and Des Moines, the company serves health insurance carriers, general agents, and brokers. Its technology facilitates higher sales by automating manual workflows and enhancing plan distribution. The platform features a comprehensive suite of configurable microservices, including quoting, rating, proposal generation, and enrollment support, all aimed at simplifying user experiences and promoting brand value. Limelight Health also provides seamless integration with various industry systems through its API, allowing for efficient data management and process automation. As of August 2020, Limelight Health operates as a subsidiary of FINEOS Corporation Holdings plc.

Thimble

Seed Round in 2017
Thimble Insurance Services, founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, offers on-demand insurance solutions tailored for small businesses and independent workers. The company provides liability coverage across more than 100 professions, including landscapers, beauticians, dog walkers, handymen, DJs, and musicians. With a focus on flexibility, Thimble enables users to access short-term and versatile insurance that adapts to their specific needs. Originally starting as a provider of drone insurance, Thimble has expanded its offerings to serve a broader range of small businesses in the on-demand economy. As a licensed insurance broker in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, Thimble partners with reputable providers to ensure that customers can secure A-rated insurance for every job.

Limelight Health

Series B in 2017
Limelight Health, Inc. is a developer of a cloud-based platform designed to streamline and automate the quoting, underwriting, and proposal processes for the employee benefits industry. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Redding and Des Moines, the company serves health insurance carriers, general agents, and brokers. Its technology facilitates higher sales by automating manual workflows and enhancing plan distribution. The platform features a comprehensive suite of configurable microservices, including quoting, rating, proposal generation, and enrollment support, all aimed at simplifying user experiences and promoting brand value. Limelight Health also provides seamless integration with various industry systems through its API, allowing for efficient data management and process automation. As of August 2020, Limelight Health operates as a subsidiary of FINEOS Corporation Holdings plc.

One

Series B in 2017
One, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing cloud-based software solutions for property and casualty insurers. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Folsom, California, the company offers a comprehensive software suite known as InsureOne, which includes policy management, payment processing, enterprise efficiency management, and customer relationship management, among other features. Additionally, One, Inc. provides a digital payments platform designed to enhance retention, reduce administrative costs, and improve data security while ensuring compliance. This platform integrates multi-channel digital communications with electronic payment processing, facilitating a seamless experience for premium and claims payments. Serving a diverse clientele that includes agencies, carriers, and managing general agents, One, Inc. manages billions of dollars in transactions annually, positioning itself as a rapidly growing player in the insurance technology sector.

One

Series B in 2016
One, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing cloud-based software solutions for property and casualty insurers. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Folsom, California, the company offers a comprehensive software suite known as InsureOne, which includes policy management, payment processing, enterprise efficiency management, and customer relationship management, among other features. Additionally, One, Inc. provides a digital payments platform designed to enhance retention, reduce administrative costs, and improve data security while ensuring compliance. This platform integrates multi-channel digital communications with electronic payment processing, facilitating a seamless experience for premium and claims payments. Serving a diverse clientele that includes agencies, carriers, and managing general agents, One, Inc. manages billions of dollars in transactions annually, positioning itself as a rapidly growing player in the insurance technology sector.

Policygenius

Series B in 2016
Policygenius Inc. is an online insurance brokerage based in New York that specializes in providing a range of insurance products, including life, health, long-term disability, pet, and renters’ insurance. Founded in 2014, the company operates a digital marketplace that allows users to review, research, and compare insurance quotes. This platform aims to assist individuals in finding the appropriate insurance coverage tailored to their needs and budget. Additionally, Policygenius offers online insurance checkup services, further enhancing its commitment to helping customers navigate the complexities of insurance and financial protection.

Limelight Health

Series A in 2015
Limelight Health, Inc. is a developer of a cloud-based platform designed to streamline and automate the quoting, underwriting, and proposal processes for the employee benefits industry. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Redding and Des Moines, the company serves health insurance carriers, general agents, and brokers. Its technology facilitates higher sales by automating manual workflows and enhancing plan distribution. The platform features a comprehensive suite of configurable microservices, including quoting, rating, proposal generation, and enrollment support, all aimed at simplifying user experiences and promoting brand value. Limelight Health also provides seamless integration with various industry systems through its API, allowing for efficient data management and process automation. As of August 2020, Limelight Health operates as a subsidiary of FINEOS Corporation Holdings plc.

Policygenius

Series A in 2015
Policygenius Inc. is an online insurance brokerage based in New York that specializes in providing a range of insurance products, including life, health, long-term disability, pet, and renters’ insurance. Founded in 2014, the company operates a digital marketplace that allows users to review, research, and compare insurance quotes. This platform aims to assist individuals in finding the appropriate insurance coverage tailored to their needs and budget. Additionally, Policygenius offers online insurance checkup services, further enhancing its commitment to helping customers navigate the complexities of insurance and financial protection.
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