MS&AD Ventures

MS&AD Ventures Inc. is the venture capital division of MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, established in June 2018 and located in Menlo Park, California. The firm focuses on investing in seed to series B start-ups, as well as early to late-stage companies. It targets a range of sectors including big data, insurance and financial services, risk technology, InsurTech, fintech, Internet of Things, climate, cybersecurity, mobility, health, artificial intelligence, and analytics. MS&AD Ventures typically invests between $0.5 million and $3 million in businesses across the globe, aiming to support innovative solutions that can drive growth and transform industries.

Mikiko Clanton

Senior Associate

Elias Davis

Partner

Shin Enomoto

Principal

Deepak Mishra

Associate

Tak Sato

Managing Partner

Satoru Shiono

Director

Jon Soberg

Managing Partner

Jonathan Soberg

CEO and Managing Partner

Mike Tazaki

CFO

Jack Toyama

President, Managing Partner and Director

Tiffine Wang

Partner

77 past transactions

CrediLinq.Ai

Seed Round in 2023
CrediLinq.Ai is revolutionizing SME lending using AI and machine learning. They Linq artificial intelligence & machine learning with credit underwriting.

Vizion

Series A in 2022
Developer of an application programming interface platform designed to integrate ocean freight tracking data from almost any carrier in a single and easy-to-use structure. The company's platform serves the logistics and supply chain industry and offers data services that consolidate and evaluate data from multiple sources, enabling logistics teams all around the globe to stay on top of day-to-day operations and strategic analysis.

Artificial Labs

Series A in 2022
Artificial Labs Limited specializes in developing software solutions for the insurance industry, providing a comprehensive suite of applications designed to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy. Established in 2013 and based in London, the company offers products such as Artificial Build for data capturing and workflow automation, Artificial Distribute for data collection and distribution, Artificial Price for risk selection and portfolio management, and Artificial Manage for overseeing insurance portfolios. Their technology is built on a core platform known as ArtificialOS, which consists of modular, API-driven components that can be tailored to meet the specific needs of insurers. This service-oriented architecture allows for quick integration and customization of applications, ensuring that insurers receive targeted solutions. Additionally, Artificial Labs provides IT consulting and support services, with a focus on delivering continuous support, infrastructure, security, and upgrades through a transactional pricing model.

Hourly

Series A in 2022
Hourly, Inc. is a company that provides a comprehensive payroll platform tailored for small businesses. Founded in 2018 and based in Palo Alto, California, Hourly specializes in integrating payroll, time tracking, and workers' compensation services into a single user-friendly platform. The payroll features include automatic tax filing, unlimited pay runs, and mobile onboarding, while the time tracking capabilities offer geo-fencing, compliance monitoring, and real-time alerts. Additionally, Hourly simplifies workers' compensation insurance by ensuring accurate premium payments and providing real-time premium calculations. The company's focus is on delivering enterprise-level technology solutions to small and medium-sized businesses, streamlining the management of hourly workers and enhancing operational efficiency.

FutureProof Technologies

Venture Round in 2022
FutureProof Technologies is a financial analytics software company focused on addressing physical climate risks through an innovative platform. This climate-smart, artificial intelligence-driven solution combines climate prediction data with proprietary economic and financial models to provide clear and actionable projections of climate-related property risks. The platform features an algorithmic underwriting Application Programming Interface that allows consumers to secure coverage for climate-resilient structures at competitive prices. Additionally, it offers benefits to carriers and reinsurers by enhancing their return on capital. By enabling asset investors, insurers, and property owners to better understand and mitigate the financial implications of climate disasters, FutureProof Technologies plays a crucial role in promoting resilience in the face of environmental challenges.

moojo

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Moojo provides a platform designed to assist businesses in managing freelancers and contractors efficiently. The software facilitates a seamless integration process and offers features such as automated onboarding, time tracking, budgeting, invoicing, and payment processing. Additionally, Moojo focuses on compliance management, ensuring that businesses can operate transparently while saving time and resources. By streamlining the invoicing process, Moojo enables freelancers and creators to receive payments instantly, enhancing the overall efficiency of freelance management for both workers and businesses.

Future Family

Series B in 2022
Future Family, Inc. is a subscription-based fertility service founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company provides comprehensive plans that cover all healthcare costs related to fertility, including in vitro fertilization (IVF) and egg freezing. Clients benefit from personalized fertility planning, clinic matching, and dedicated nurse concierge support. Future Family emphasizes accessibility with 24/7 access to a care team and offers a digital health platform to facilitate communication and care management. Their services also encompass clinic visits, medical procedures, laboratory work, and medication delivery, thereby creating a streamlined and stress-free experience for individuals and couples seeking fertility solutions.

Socotra

Series C in 2022
Socotra, Inc. is a technology company that offers a cloud-based platform designed specifically for the insurance industry. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Socotra provides a comprehensive software solution that includes policy administration, underwriting, claims management, billing, and reporting functionalities. The platform supports various insurance sectors, including property and casualty as well as life insurance. Built using modern technologies, Socotra’s platform is designed to be transparent, reliable, flexible, and secure, enabling insurance carriers and managing general agents to quickly develop and distribute products that meet customer needs. Its open APIs and product-agnostic data model facilitate the management of the entire policy lifecycle, promoting innovation within the insurance sector by enhancing speed, agility, and efficiency while reducing maintenance costs.

FloodFlash

Series A in 2022
FloodFlash Limited is a tech-enabled flood insurance company based in London, United Kingdom. Established in 2016, it offers instant-settlement flood insurance triggered by IoT flood sensors. When water levels exceed a predetermined depth, customers receive a pre-agreed settlement without exclusions. The company utilizes an algorithm to create personalized and competitively priced flood insurance policies, catering to high-risk locations globally. FloodFlash has raised £2.1 million in seed investment to support its innovative approach to flood insurance.

Redkik

Seed Round in 2022
Redkik is a global software company operating with embedded insurance as a SaaS provider, with the mission to simplify and improve the insurance industry for all parties within logistics and transportation. No need for annual insurance policies tying your business down, Redkik uses the latest technology and insures your shipment when you book it, with premiums and coverage tailored to your specific needs. Redkik's extensive on-demand marine cargo insurance is based on the factual per shipment value today, not within the next 12 months. The team of Redkik has a big passion for innovation and technology, together with great experience and deep knowledge from logistics and transportation, risk management, cargo insurance, machine learning, and software development. Join Redkik's rapidly growing network of global freight forwarders offering on-demand per shipment insurance. Redkik, brings intelligence to insurance and peace of mind for you and your customers.

Intellect

Series A in 2022
Intellect Company Pte. Ltd., established in 2019 and based in Singapore, operates a psychological mental health platform designed to enhance mental well-being. The platform integrates technology and human interaction to provide accessible support for individuals facing various challenges such as procrastination, low self-esteem, and anxiety. Through its app, Intellect offers digitized therapy programs developed by leading psychologists and behavioral experts, helping users to redevelop traits, habits, and behaviors. The company's mission is to lower barriers to mental health support, creating a straightforward and effective journey for users to address personality flaws and improve their overall confidence and social skills.

Accelerant

Private Equity Round in 2022
Accelerant Holdings Ltd. is a wholesale insurance managing general agent (MGA) that primarily serves the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) market. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, the company operates as an underwriting group, focusing on a carefully selected and managed network of members. By providing tailored insurance solutions, Accelerant aims to address the unique needs of SMEs, fostering a strong support system within this sector.

Vesttoo

Series B in 2021
Vesttoo Ltd is a company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven financial risk management solutions. Founded in 2018, it offers a comprehensive platform designed for insurers, reinsurers, and pension funds, focusing on the transfer of various risks, including general insurance, mortality, and longevity risks, to capital markets. Vesttoo employs advanced proprietary algorithms to create precise risk models and forecasts, facilitating the structuring and placement of deals. By integrating technology into risk transfer processes, the company provides clients with affordable and strategic options for managing their risk exposure, while offering investors opportunities for high-yield investments with low correlation to traditional market risks. This innovative approach aims to enhance liquidity and streamline the interaction between insurance and capital markets, creating a more accessible and efficient risk management landscape.

NeuraLight

Seed Round in 2021
NeuraLight is a VC-backed venture on a mission to transform the lives of the billions of people impacted by neurological disorders by digitizing evaluation and care.

Jupiter Intelligence

Series C in 2021
Jupiter Intelligence, Inc. specializes in developing tools and platforms that provide comprehensive weather and climate data, trend visualizations, forecasts, and risk assessments. The company offers the ClimateScore Intelligence Platform, which utilizes cloud computing to integrate multiple prediction models based on data from millions of ground-based and satellite sensors. Additionally, Jupiter provides FloodScore and HeatScore services, which help users prepare for flooding and mitigate temperature-related impacts from climate change, respectively. These services focus on climate risk assessment and management in urban regions such as New York City, South Florida, and the Atlantic Coast, with plans for global expansion. Jupiter's models are informed by the latest scientific research from the global Earth and Ocean Systems community. Founded in 2017 and based in San Mateo, California, Jupiter Intelligence was previously known as Jupiter Technology Systems, Inc. before rebranding in December 2017.

Skyflow

Series B in 2021
Skyflow, Inc. is a technology company based in Los Altos, California, that specializes in providing a privacy data vault platform for businesses to securely store and manage sensitive user information, such as social security numbers and other personally identifiable information (PII). Established in 2017 and formerly known as Prekari Labs, the company offers a modern, cloud-native solution that employs polymorphic encryption and tokenization to protect data across various applications. Skyflow's platform allows organizations to efficiently manage, access, and govern sensitive data through a set of application programming interface (API) calls, ensuring compliance with stringent privacy standards. The company has steadily expanded its customer base and continues to innovate in the realm of data privacy and security.

Energetic Insurance

Series A in 2021
Energetic Insurance, Inc. is an InsurTech company based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2016. The company specializes in providing solar insurance solutions aimed at mitigating credit and counterparty risks associated with commercial and industrial solar photovoltaic projects. Its flagship product, EneRate, offers coverage for third-party solar developers and asset owners, protecting them against payment default risks and revenue losses when off-takers fail to meet their Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) obligations. Additionally, Energetic Insurance has developed a systematic approach to address off-taker payment defaults, thereby facilitating solar financing for organizations that are unrated or classified as below investment grade. This innovative, data-driven methodology aims to enhance risk management within the renewable energy sector, promoting increased project deployment and capital investment in solar initiatives.

Covie

Venture Round in 2021
Covie Systems, Inc. is a technology company based in Pflugerville, Texas, that specializes in providing solutions for real-time retrieval and validation of insurance records directly from issuing carriers. Founded in 2020 by experts from the software and insurance industries, Covie's platform connects businesses to a comprehensive network of insurers through a single interface. This allows property managers, gig economy workers, institutions, carriers, and developers to access and manage insurance data more efficiently. The platform aims to enhance user experience by simplifying the process of transacting insurance policies and understanding risk exposure, thereby addressing inefficiencies in the industry and promoting better risk management practices.

Spot Insurance

Seed Round in 2021
Spot Insurance, founded in 2017 and based in Austin, Texas, is an innovative startup that aims to transform the life insurance industry, which is valued at approximately $558 billion. The company focuses on a demographic largely overlooked by traditional insurers, particularly Americans under 45, who typically comprise less than 5% of the life insurance market. Spot offers a unique solution by providing short-term life insurance policies that range from 24 hours to 30 days, catering to individuals with adventurous lifestyles. Through a user-friendly platform, consumers can purchase these policies for a nominal fee, allowing them to engage in various activities without the burden of long-term commitments. Led by a team of seasoned professionals from the insurance and technology sectors, Spot Insurance seeks to empower policyholders to embrace life's experiences while alleviating concerns about their safety and well-being.

Multiplier

Seed Round in 2021
Multiplier is APAC’s 1st PEO platform which allows companies to employ anyone, anywhere in a few clicks Multiplier helps you reduce compliance costs for Cross border employment and get access to a wider talent pool. We enable companies to manage their distributed teams via a simple dashboard while taking responsibility for local labor law compliance on their behalf. We are passionate about creating a world where people can get a job they love, without having to leave the people they love.

FutureProof Technologies

Seed Round in 2021
FutureProof Technologies is a financial analytics software company focused on addressing physical climate risks through an innovative platform. This climate-smart, artificial intelligence-driven solution combines climate prediction data with proprietary economic and financial models to provide clear and actionable projections of climate-related property risks. The platform features an algorithmic underwriting Application Programming Interface that allows consumers to secure coverage for climate-resilient structures at competitive prices. Additionally, it offers benefits to carriers and reinsurers by enhancing their return on capital. By enabling asset investors, insurers, and property owners to better understand and mitigate the financial implications of climate disasters, FutureProof Technologies plays a crucial role in promoting resilience in the face of environmental challenges.

InnerPlant

Seed Round in 2021
InnerPlant, Inc. specializes in the development of genetically engineered plants that serve as living sensors to monitor crop health. Its flagship product, InnerTomato, utilizes a combination of biotechnology, data analytics, and the Internet of Things to alert farmers to various stressors, such as drought, nutrient deficiencies, and pest infestations, through visible optical signals. These signals can be detected by devices like smartphones, enabling prompt intervention. The company aims to enhance agricultural efficiency and sustainability by allowing farmers to respond quickly to early signs of plant stress, thereby reducing reliance on chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Founded in 2018, InnerPlant is headquartered in Davis, California.

Xare

Seed Round in 2021
FinTech

InnerPlant

Convertible Note in 2021
InnerPlant, Inc. specializes in the development of genetically engineered plants that serve as living sensors to monitor crop health. Its flagship product, InnerTomato, utilizes a combination of biotechnology, data analytics, and the Internet of Things to alert farmers to various stressors, such as drought, nutrient deficiencies, and pest infestations, through visible optical signals. These signals can be detected by devices like smartphones, enabling prompt intervention. The company aims to enhance agricultural efficiency and sustainability by allowing farmers to respond quickly to early signs of plant stress, thereby reducing reliance on chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Founded in 2018, InnerPlant is headquartered in Davis, California.

Pledge

Seed Round in 2021
Pledgeling, LLC is a fundraising platform that facilitates donations to a wide range of charitable organizations, including schools and religious entities. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Venice, California, Pledgeling enables users to support over two million organizations worldwide, encompassing all U.S.-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits and many international charities. The platform processes donations from more than 90 countries, allowing individuals and mission-driven brands to engage with their communities around various causes. Pledgeling collaborates with over 5,000 brands, including notable names such as Shopify and Zoom, to enhance fundraising efforts. The company is also a member of the UN Global Compact and initiatives like Pledge 1% and Conscious Capitalism.

Geosite

Series A in 2021
Geosite, Inc. owns and operates an online platform that allows users to find, purchase, and utilize geospatial data. The platform gives its customers access to high-frequency satellite data, planning and logistics tools, and distributed sensor platform plug-ins. The platform leverages the proliferation in satellite imagery sources and distributed sensor systems. The company caters to customers, including the United States military and companies in the energy industry. Geosite, Inc. was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Stanford, California.

Volocopter

Series D in 2021
Volocopter GmbH is a German company specializing in urban air mobility by manufacturing electric helicopters for passenger transport. Founded in 2011 and based in Bruchsal, the company develops innovative products such as the Volocity air taxi designed for urban environments and the Volocopter 2X, a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft. Volocopter's services are accessible through a dedicated application, which supports piloted, remote-controlled, and fully autonomous flight options. The company has achieved significant milestones, including receiving provisional licensing for a two-seater Volocopter from the German aviation authority in 2016 and entering a partnership with RTA Dubai in 2017 to launch an autonomously flying air taxi. Volocopter aims to transform urban transportation with its advanced aerial mobility solutions.

Marble

Seed Round in 2021
Marble is an insurance management platform focused on enhancing the customer experience by offering a rewards-based membership program. This innovative approach allows users to manage their home and auto insurance policies in a single digital wallet, where they can easily compare rates and find suitable policies. By prioritizing the needs of its members, Marble aims to reduce insurance costs and provide value through its loyalty program, which also serves as an effective marketing channel for insurance companies. This dual focus ensures that users not only save money but also earn rewards as they navigate their insurance options, creating a win-win situation for both consumers and providers.

Kountable

Series A in 2021
Kountable, Inc. operates a global trade and technology platform designed to connect entrepreneurs seeking funding for trade deals with investors. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, Kountable utilizes data-driven insights and real-time information to enhance trust, transparency, and auditability in transactions. The platform facilitates collaboration between small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and multinational suppliers, enabling efficient completion of large-scale projects for governments, NGOs, and corporations. By integrating local SMEs into global supply chains, Kountable supports infrastructure development and innovation in sectors such as healthcare, education, telecommunications, and energy, particularly in developing countries. Each transaction on the platform aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, reinforcing the company's commitment to fostering sustainable business practices. Kountable has expanded its global presence with offices in Nairobi, Kigali, and The Hague.

VDOO

Series B in 2021
VDOO Connected Trust Ltd. specializes in providing an end-to-end Internet of Things (IoT) security platform designed to enhance product security throughout the entire product lifecycle. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Herzliya, Israel, with additional offices in the United Kingdom and the United States, VDOO offers automated solutions that assist development and security teams in identifying, prioritizing, and mitigating various security issues. Their platform addresses a wide range of concerns, including vulnerabilities in third-party software, embedded malware, configuration risks, and compliance with standards. VDOO's comprehensive approach enables manufacturers, vendors, and service providers to strengthen their device security capabilities, reduce overall risks, and improve customer adoption while minimizing time-to-market and resource requirements.

Join Digital

Corporate Round in 2020
Cloudbus simplifies IT infrastructure by managing public and private cloud data and apps through predictive analytics engine. Cloudbus connects enterprises to their premise and public cloud data, securely, reliably, and elastically through our full-stack, cloud-first infrastructure. With Cloudbus, companies with sensitive data can reduce their IT costs without sacrificing performance, access, or data assurance. Its connectivity service reduces the attack surface of the network, encrypts and scrambles data in flight, and enforces user traffic to remain on the private network.

Paceline

Seed Round in 2020
Paceline is a fitness rewards platform that integrates financial incentives with physical activity, aiming to enhance consumer engagement in the wellness sector. Founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, the company has developed a retail wellness ecosystem that connects users' health and fitness activities to their credit cards. By doing so, it offers tailored rewards related to brands and purchases that users already make, encouraging individuals to achieve their fitness goals while enjoying financial benefits. Paceline's innovative approach seeks to transform the financial landscape by making it more technology-driven and consumer-focused.

Human API

Series C in 2020
Human API is a health data platform that facilitates the connection and sharing of personal health information across various applications and devices. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the platform enables developers to create applications that access health data from a wide range of sources, including hospitals, electronic medical records, pharmacies, and over 300 wearable devices. Human API provides users with a single sign-on feature, allowing them to authenticate and manage their health data securely. The platform's unified data API ensures that the information is presented in a consistent format, making it easier for medical researchers and healthcare providers to utilize actionable data. This network empowers consumers to control their health data sharing, while offering businesses a streamlined approach to access fragmented data sources. Human API's services are utilized by telemedicine companies, disease management platforms, wellness organizations, and traditional healthcare facilities.

Carro

Debt Financing in 2020
Carro is an automotive marketplace that offers a full-stack service for all aspects of car ownership. It challenges the traditional way of buying and selling of cars through a proprietary pricing algorithm. Carro also provides a range of services that offer everything a car owner needs throughout their car ownership journeys such as an in-house financing solution warranty options and Singapore’s first on-demand roadside recovery platform. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Singapore.

BlackSwan Technologies

Series A in 2020
BlackSwan Technologies is a digital transformation and cognitive computing company that specializes in AI software to enhance data acquisition and monetization. Its flagship product, ELEMENT, empowers organizations to utilize existing data and gather new information from diverse sources, facilitating better decision-making and predictive capabilities. Founded in 2014, the company serves a wide range of sectors, including financial institutions, multinational corporations, and government entities, by providing solutions for risk mitigation, customer experience, compliance, transaction intelligence, and financial crime prevention. By offering a cloud-based enterprise software platform, BlackSwan Technologies helps businesses streamline operations and enhance decision-making processes, ultimately enabling them to operate more effectively in a complex environment.

Jupiter Intelligence

Funding Round in 2020
Jupiter Intelligence, Inc. specializes in developing tools and platforms that provide comprehensive weather and climate data, trend visualizations, forecasts, and risk assessments. The company offers the ClimateScore Intelligence Platform, which utilizes cloud computing to integrate multiple prediction models based on data from millions of ground-based and satellite sensors. Additionally, Jupiter provides FloodScore and HeatScore services, which help users prepare for flooding and mitigate temperature-related impacts from climate change, respectively. These services focus on climate risk assessment and management in urban regions such as New York City, South Florida, and the Atlantic Coast, with plans for global expansion. Jupiter's models are informed by the latest scientific research from the global Earth and Ocean Systems community. Founded in 2017 and based in San Mateo, California, Jupiter Intelligence was previously known as Jupiter Technology Systems, Inc. before rebranding in December 2017.

Next Insurance

Series D in 2020
Next Insurance Inc. is an online insurance agency focused on providing tailored insurance products and services to small businesses. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the company offers a range of insurance options, including business, general liability, professional liability, commercial auto, and workers’ compensation coverage. Next Insurance serves a diverse clientele, including contractors, fitness professionals, cleaning services, beauty establishments, therapists, educators, and various other sectors. The company leverages technology to streamline the insurance purchasing process, eliminating the need for agents and reducing costs, thereby offering affordable pricing. Additionally, Next Insurance emphasizes quick claims processing, often making decisions within 48 hours to enhance transparency and support for its clients.

Bambi Dyanamic

Series A in 2020
Bambi's data driven white label cloud platform enables insurance companies, mobility service providers, OEM's and their ecosystem to offer their consumers dynamic, friendly and quickly implemented vehicle insurance products with a new approach for product offering and customer engagement. Fitted to the fast-changing mobility and transportation landscape, the platform provides assembling and operating personalized insurance products for private and commercial vehicles, new mobility models like MaaS, ride-hailing services, car-sharing, e-scooters, delivery and other future models. Being in the intersection of the new mobility/insurance ecosystem, with data & connectivity, and with flexible product design, we enable to create new appealing digital insurance products that could not be created before. Working in B2B2C and B2B models, we characterize the insurance products with our partners, setup the platform, integrate it with the IT systems and with the relevant data points. With omni-channel capabilities and cross platform applications (web, mobile apps), we offer a full suit including underwriting, pricing, policy admin, operations, initiation of claim processes and more. Our personalized insurance products are amongst others characterized with On-Demand and UBI solutions for motor and none-motor insurance products in the P&C insurance business lines.

Carro

Venture Round in 2020
Carro is an automotive marketplace that offers a full-stack service for all aspects of car ownership. It challenges the traditional way of buying and selling of cars through a proprietary pricing algorithm. Carro also provides a range of services that offer everything a car owner needs throughout their car ownership journeys such as an in-house financing solution warranty options and Singapore’s first on-demand roadside recovery platform. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Singapore.

Hippo Insurance

Series E in 2020
Hippo Insurance provides home insurance brokerage services, focusing on modernizing coverage for homeowners. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Austin and Dallas, the company utilizes technology to streamline the insurance process. Hippo aims to simplify and enhance home insurance by offering intuitive and proactive coverage that actively addresses the needs of clients. By adopting a tech-driven approach, Hippo seeks to transform how individuals safeguard their homes, allowing them to feel secure and carefree. The company emphasizes a commitment to delivering smarter, more efficient insurance solutions tailored to contemporary homeowners.

CYGOV INC.

Convertible Note in 2020
CYGOV INC. is a cybersecurity company based in Staten Island, New York, founded in 2016. It specializes in developing a SaaS-based cyber risk management platform known as Centraleyes™, which integrates risk and compliance data from various sources into a cohesive interface. This platform facilitates Integrated Risk Management, allowing organizations to manage cyber risks and compliance efficiently. Additionally, CYGOV INC. provides a Multi-client Management Platform designed for consulting firms and information security service providers. Key features of its offerings include information security management, compliance management, threat intelligence, security control assessment, and risk attack simulation. By automating traditional risk management processes, Centraleyes™ enables organizations to focus on strategic priorities and enhances their ability to address potential security threats effectively.

Skyflow

Seed Round in 2020
Skyflow, Inc. is a technology company based in Los Altos, California, that specializes in providing a privacy data vault platform for businesses to securely store and manage sensitive user information, such as social security numbers and other personally identifiable information (PII). Established in 2017 and formerly known as Prekari Labs, the company offers a modern, cloud-native solution that employs polymorphic encryption and tokenization to protect data across various applications. Skyflow's platform allows organizations to efficiently manage, access, and govern sensitive data through a set of application programming interface (API) calls, ensuring compliance with stringent privacy standards. The company has steadily expanded its customer base and continues to innovate in the realm of data privacy and security.

Dathena

Series A in 2020
Dathena Science has been​ founded with a vision of bringing a new paradigm to privacy and data security protection. In an ever-growing information flow. Enterprises around the world face the daunting challenge of harnessing, managing and controlling data in a more regulated environment with growing societal expectation with regards to privacy protection. Leveraging the power of latest AI technologies, Dathena is delivering breakthrough solutions with unprecedented efficiency, speed and accuracy to secure the “privacy and data security protection journey” of its clients.

Rise

Venture Round in 2020
Rise is a wealth management platform focused on addressing the financial challenges faced by migrants, particularly low-income, unbanked, and underbanked workers in the United Arab Emirates. The platform aims to empower users by providing banking and financial services that facilitate effective financial management. Rise goes beyond traditional wealth management by offering educational resources that help individuals acquire new skills and knowledge, fostering personal and financial growth. By creating opportunities for migrants, Rise aspires to improve lives and support the pursuit of a better future.

Nimbla

Convertible Note in 2020
Nimbla is a London-based fintech company that specializes in providing B2B invoice insurance to small and medium-sized businesses in the United Kingdom. The company utilizes advanced technology to offer a digital insurance platform that allows clients to instantly assess the credit ratings of their invoices and insure them individually. This service is designed to protect businesses from the risks associated with late payments and customer insolvency. In addition to single invoice insurance, Nimbla's platform provides predictive cash flow analysis, risk assessment tools, and trade credit protection, enabling businesses to effectively manage their credit exposure and enhance their client prospecting efforts. Through these services, Nimbla aims to support the financial stability and growth of its clients by mitigating the risks of default and improving cash flow management.

Volocopter

Series C in 2020
Volocopter GmbH is a German company specializing in urban air mobility by manufacturing electric helicopters for passenger transport. Founded in 2011 and based in Bruchsal, the company develops innovative products such as the Volocity air taxi designed for urban environments and the Volocopter 2X, a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft. Volocopter's services are accessible through a dedicated application, which supports piloted, remote-controlled, and fully autonomous flight options. The company has achieved significant milestones, including receiving provisional licensing for a two-seater Volocopter from the German aviation authority in 2016 and entering a partnership with RTA Dubai in 2017 to launch an autonomously flying air taxi. Volocopter aims to transform urban transportation with its advanced aerial mobility solutions.

Socotra

Series B in 2020
Socotra, Inc. is a technology company that offers a cloud-based platform designed specifically for the insurance industry. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Socotra provides a comprehensive software solution that includes policy administration, underwriting, claims management, billing, and reporting functionalities. The platform supports various insurance sectors, including property and casualty as well as life insurance. Built using modern technologies, Socotra’s platform is designed to be transparent, reliable, flexible, and secure, enabling insurance carriers and managing general agents to quickly develop and distribute products that meet customer needs. Its open APIs and product-agnostic data model facilitate the management of the entire policy lifecycle, promoting innovation within the insurance sector by enhancing speed, agility, and efficiency while reducing maintenance costs.

Sproutt

Series A in 2019
Sproutt is a new kind of life insurance company that loves life and rewards those who love theirs. It is our purpose to use data and AI to finally reward people who live a healthy life with the best life insurance. We believe it’s important to live a balanced life that includes a reasonable amount of exercise, eating well, and getting a proper amount of sleep. But we also believe that owning pets, being surrounded by friends and family, and feeling supported by your community, are equally important factors on longevity that should be rewarded. Whether inquiring about life insurance, or actually purchasing coverage through Sproutt, we believe it is our mission to educate and encourage everyone we meet to embrace a healthy lifestyle.

Rubrik

Secondary Market in 2019
Rubrik is a data security solutions provider that caters to a diverse range of organizations, from large enterprises to mid-sized businesses. The company specializes in data management and recovery, offering a platform designed to enhance cyber resilience, which includes improving both cyber posture and recovery capabilities. By integrating enterprise data management with web-scale IT, Rubrik eliminates the need for traditional backup software, enabling businesses to efficiently manage increasing volumes of data across both private and public clouds. This innovative approach allows organizations to recover data swiftly and supports their digital transformation efforts, ultimately fostering greater business agility.

Lucideus Inc.

Debt Financing in 2019
Lucideus Inc., founded in 2016 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, specializes in cybersecurity products and services for enterprises. The company offers SAFE, a sophisticated platform powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning, designed to enhance organizations' cyber risk management by integrating with existing IT infrastructure and security tools. SAFE provides both macro and micro-level assessments, enabling organizations to visualize, track, and improve their cyber risk posture. Lucideus serves a diverse range of sectors, including finance, aviation, manufacturing, e-commerce, and technology, boasting over 200 clients globally. The platform not only delivers a breach likelihood score and associated financial risk but also offers prioritized actionable insights based on cybersecurity signals and threat intelligence. The company has also collaborated with MIT on research related to its SAFE Scoring Algorithm and has received multiple awards for its innovations in cybersecurity.

Tomorrow Ideas

Venture Round in 2019
Tomorrow Ideas, Inc. specializes in developing an application aimed at safeguarding families' financial futures. The app offers a range of features, including tools for creating a last will and testament, establishing a revocable living trust, and setting up guardianship for children and pets. Additionally, it includes calculators for net worth and life insurance, a comparison of term life insurance options, and provides a complimentary insurance policy. The application is accessible on both iOS and Android platforms. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Tomorrow Ideas is committed to helping families navigate important financial decisions.

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.

Tide

Series B in 2019
Tide Platform Limited is a mobile-first banking service based in London, United Kingdom, focused on serving small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Established in 2015, Tide allows business owners to open a bank account quickly and provides a range of financial services tailored to their needs. The platform not only facilitates business banking but also offers a suite of administrative tools, including invoicing, expense management, and integrations with accounting software. By leveraging advanced technology, Tide aims to streamline banking and administrative tasks for SMEs, helping them save time and money. The company's emphasis on understanding and addressing the specific requirements of SMEs positions it as a leader in the UK’s challenger banking sector.

Hourly

Seed Round in 2019
Hourly, Inc. is a company that provides a comprehensive payroll platform tailored for small businesses. Founded in 2018 and based in Palo Alto, California, Hourly specializes in integrating payroll, time tracking, and workers' compensation services into a single user-friendly platform. The payroll features include automatic tax filing, unlimited pay runs, and mobile onboarding, while the time tracking capabilities offer geo-fencing, compliance monitoring, and real-time alerts. Additionally, Hourly simplifies workers' compensation insurance by ensuring accurate premium payments and providing real-time premium calculations. The company's focus is on delivering enterprise-level technology solutions to small and medium-sized businesses, streamlining the management of hourly workers and enhancing operational efficiency.

Voyage

Series B in 2019
Voyage Auto, Inc. specializes in providing autonomous taxi services primarily for retirement communities. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company aims to enhance mobility for residents who may face transportation challenges. By utilizing retrofitted mass-production vehicles, Voyage has developed a fleet of self-driving taxis designed to offer safe, efficient, and affordable rides. The company is dedicated to ensuring that all passengers reach their destinations comfortably and on time, with a focus on expanding its services beyond retirement communities to provide accessible transportation for a broader audience.

Node

Venture Round in 2019
Node, recently acquired by SugarCRM, fuels Sugar's time-aware CX platform to help businesses by automatically forecasting expected outcomes and highlighting previously unforeseen challenges and opportunities. Extending Sugar’s time-aware CX platform, Node’s AI technology adds the most coveted element of time—the future. The combined solution offers wide-ranging capabilities for sales, marketing, and service teams. Node enables users of business applications to see into the future. Powered by Artificial Intuition™ technology, Node is the first turnkey AI-as-a-service platform focused on powering predictable business outcomes, which enterprises can use to quickly and seamlessly build advanced AI into both customer-facing and internal applications without investing years and millions of dollars on risky AI experiments. Applications powered by Node can deliver predictions that enable users to make smarter connections and decisions about how to engage with customers, employees, investors, and partners. Node was founded by Google's youngest employee, Falon Fatemi, and it's renowned technology team includes the Godfather of Search, Louis Monier who created Alta Vista, and Michael Radovancevich former CTO of Taleo and OpenX. Node is backed by Mark Cuban, NEA, Avalon Ventures, and JetBlue Technology Ventures.

Taiger

Series B in 2019
Taiger Singapore Pte. Ltd. is a leader in artificial intelligence semantic software, specializing in information access and extraction for the finance, insurance, and government sectors. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Singapore, the company offers several innovative solutions, including iConverse for natural language interaction, iSearch for retrieving information through semantic patterns, and iMatch for multilingual information extraction. Taiger's technology leverages computational semantics, natural language processing, and machine learning to automate and optimize complex cognitive tasks, significantly enhancing efficiency and reducing costs for major organizations. The company has collaborated with renowned clients such as Banco Santander, Citigroup, and various government agencies in Singapore, earning accolades including recognition as a Gartner Cool Vendor in 2017. Taiger also holds patents in information access and operates the TAIGER Academy, an institution focused on education and training in artificial intelligence.

ClearedIn

Seed Round in 2019
Developer of a phishing prevention platform designed to detect email phishing and prevent scams. The company's software leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to prevent email phishing by analyzing internal and external communication, enabling users to protect themselves from executing fraudulent transactions, divulging their credentials, or unleashing malware on their network.

Lucideus Inc.

Series A in 2019
Lucideus Inc., founded in 2016 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, specializes in cybersecurity products and services for enterprises. The company offers SAFE, a sophisticated platform powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning, designed to enhance organizations' cyber risk management by integrating with existing IT infrastructure and security tools. SAFE provides both macro and micro-level assessments, enabling organizations to visualize, track, and improve their cyber risk posture. Lucideus serves a diverse range of sectors, including finance, aviation, manufacturing, e-commerce, and technology, boasting over 200 clients globally. The platform not only delivers a breach likelihood score and associated financial risk but also offers prioritized actionable insights based on cybersecurity signals and threat intelligence. The company has also collaborated with MIT on research related to its SAFE Scoring Algorithm and has received multiple awards for its innovations in cybersecurity.

WorldCover

Series A in 2019
WorldCover operates a peer-to-peer risk relief network aimed at protecting farmers from natural disasters, particularly droughts, through an innovative insurance platform. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company utilizes satellite technology and mobile money to deliver cost-effective crop insurance to smallholder farmers, primarily in developing countries. By leveraging remote sensing and advanced risk modeling, WorldCover addresses the significant climate risks faced by farmers, improving their food and income security. The platform not only provides financial protection to farmers but also offers investors an opportunity for diversified returns with a direct social impact, targeting the substantial market of individuals reliant on agriculture for their livelihoods.

Spot Insurance

Convertible Note in 2019
Spot Insurance, founded in 2017 and based in Austin, Texas, is an innovative startup that aims to transform the life insurance industry, which is valued at approximately $558 billion. The company focuses on a demographic largely overlooked by traditional insurers, particularly Americans under 45, who typically comprise less than 5% of the life insurance market. Spot offers a unique solution by providing short-term life insurance policies that range from 24 hours to 30 days, catering to individuals with adventurous lifestyles. Through a user-friendly platform, consumers can purchase these policies for a nominal fee, allowing them to engage in various activities without the burden of long-term commitments. Led by a team of seasoned professionals from the insurance and technology sectors, Spot Insurance seeks to empower policyholders to embrace life's experiences while alleviating concerns about their safety and well-being.

VDOO

Series B in 2019
VDOO Connected Trust Ltd. specializes in providing an end-to-end Internet of Things (IoT) security platform designed to enhance product security throughout the entire product lifecycle. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Herzliya, Israel, with additional offices in the United Kingdom and the United States, VDOO offers automated solutions that assist development and security teams in identifying, prioritizing, and mitigating various security issues. Their platform addresses a wide range of concerns, including vulnerabilities in third-party software, embedded malware, configuration risks, and compliance with standards. VDOO's comprehensive approach enables manufacturers, vendors, and service providers to strengthen their device security capabilities, reduce overall risks, and improve customer adoption while minimizing time-to-market and resource requirements.

AkinovA

Series A in 2019
AkinovA Limited is a company that has developed an independent electronic marketplace focused on the transfer and trading of reinsurance risks. Established in 2017 and based in Marylebone, United Kingdom, AkinovA collaborates with brokers and capital market participants to streamline the insurance value chain. The platform facilitates insurance advisory services, enabling users to manage their client base, capital, and risk effectively. By working alongside prominent industry players such as Hiscox and MS&AD Insurance Group, AkinovA aims to enhance market growth while minimizing frictional costs and expediting transaction execution within the insurance sector. The company is supported by a diverse Advisory Board with extensive experience in insurance, capital markets, and technology, positioning AkinovA as a key player in the evolving landscape of insurance risk trading.

Dathena

Venture Round in 2019
Dathena Science has been​ founded with a vision of bringing a new paradigm to privacy and data security protection. In an ever-growing information flow. Enterprises around the world face the daunting challenge of harnessing, managing and controlling data in a more regulated environment with growing societal expectation with regards to privacy protection. Leveraging the power of latest AI technologies, Dathena is delivering breakthrough solutions with unprecedented efficiency, speed and accuracy to secure the “privacy and data security protection journey” of its clients.

i(x) investments

Series A in 2019
i(x) investments is an entrepreneurial, multi-strategy impact investing platform that actively addresses key areas of human need. Founded in 2015, i(x) investments is a permanently capitalized holding company for investors who want to create long-term economic growth in combination with positive, measurable social impact. i(x) believes the world's biggest problems are also the biggest market opportunities and invests in the areas of energy, water, food, technology, education, health, housing, access to capital and gender parity. The company uses a multi-strategy investment approach throughout the entire capital structure.

Geosite

Seed Round in 2019
Geosite, Inc. owns and operates an online platform that allows users to find, purchase, and utilize geospatial data. The platform gives its customers access to high-frequency satellite data, planning and logistics tools, and distributed sensor platform plug-ins. The platform leverages the proliferation in satellite imagery sources and distributed sensor systems. The company caters to customers, including the United States military and companies in the energy industry. Geosite, Inc. was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Stanford, California.

Good Money

Series A in 2019
Good Money Group, Inc., incorporated in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California, operates a digital banking platform that prioritizes customer ownership and environmental initiatives. The platform offers traditional banking services while allowing customers to benefit from ownership stakes, as it allocates 50% of its profits to environmental protection and social justice efforts. Additionally, Good Money features a rewards debit card that enables users to earn stock rewards on their purchases, further incentivizing them to refer new users and grow the value of their shares. This unique business model combines financial services with a commitment to sustainability and social equity.

Jupiter Intelligence

Series B in 2019
Jupiter Intelligence, Inc. specializes in developing tools and platforms that provide comprehensive weather and climate data, trend visualizations, forecasts, and risk assessments. The company offers the ClimateScore Intelligence Platform, which utilizes cloud computing to integrate multiple prediction models based on data from millions of ground-based and satellite sensors. Additionally, Jupiter provides FloodScore and HeatScore services, which help users prepare for flooding and mitigate temperature-related impacts from climate change, respectively. These services focus on climate risk assessment and management in urban regions such as New York City, South Florida, and the Atlantic Coast, with plans for global expansion. Jupiter's models are informed by the latest scientific research from the global Earth and Ocean Systems community. Founded in 2017 and based in San Mateo, California, Jupiter Intelligence was previously known as Jupiter Technology Systems, Inc. before rebranding in December 2017.

i2x

Series A in 2019
i2x GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing artificial intelligence software aimed at enhancing sales and customer interactions through real-time automated coaching. Founded in 2017, the company provides a conversation analytics platform that records and analyzes calls, offering insights into effective communication strategies. By employing machine learning algorithms and big data, i2x enables sales and service teams to understand the dynamics of customer conversations, including speech patterns and engagement metrics. The platform supports agents with ongoing training and delivers actionable data-driven best practices to improve performance. Additionally, i2x assists managers by decrypting call data, providing deeper insights into customer interactions and employee skills, ultimately leading to increased conversion rates and customer satisfaction. By augmenting human intelligence, i2x enhances the quality of customer interactions and elevates the overall brand experience.

Socotra

Series A in 2019
Socotra, Inc. is a technology company that offers a cloud-based platform designed specifically for the insurance industry. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Socotra provides a comprehensive software solution that includes policy administration, underwriting, claims management, billing, and reporting functionalities. The platform supports various insurance sectors, including property and casualty as well as life insurance. Built using modern technologies, Socotra’s platform is designed to be transparent, reliable, flexible, and secure, enabling insurance carriers and managing general agents to quickly develop and distribute products that meet customer needs. Its open APIs and product-agnostic data model facilitate the management of the entire policy lifecycle, promoting innovation within the insurance sector by enhancing speed, agility, and efficiency while reducing maintenance costs.

ELEMENT Insurance

Series A in 2019
ELEMENT Insurance AG is a digital insurance provider based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing white-label insurance products and operates as a direct insurer for non-life insurance, licensed by the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority. ELEMENT's innovative technology platform focuses on the B2B2X value chain, allowing it to create customized insurance solutions for various partners, including e-commerce businesses and traditional insurers. This enables partners to market these products under their own brand. By managing the entire insurance value chain—ranging from actuarial calculations and underwriting to policy administration and claims management—ELEMENT simplifies the insurance process and enhances operational efficiency for its clients across 28 countries in Europe.

Qunomedical

Seed Round in 2018
Qunomedical is a digital health platform designed to connect patients with high-quality, affordable healthcare options worldwide. The platform facilitates easy access to information about various medical treatments, allowing users to search for desired procedures and explore hospitals and clinics by country. Qunomedical aims to empower patients by providing comprehensive details about treatments, doctors, hospitals, pricing, and locations, thereby addressing the common challenges of lengthy waiting times and limited treatment information. Recognizing that each patient has unique medical and emotional needs, Qunomedical seeks to offer personalized care support throughout the healthcare journey, providing a trusted partner for patients navigating their healthcare choices.

finleap

Venture Round in 2018
FinLeap GmbH, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, is a prominent venture capital firm and fintech ecosystem. It specializes in seed and early-stage investments primarily within the fintech industry, focusing on software as a service (SaaS) and digital services in financial markets. With additional offices in cities such as San Francisco, Milan, Madrid, and Paris, FinLeap has developed a range of ventures, including notable companies like Solarisbank, ELEMENT, and PAIR Finance. The firm aims to support its portfolio companies by providing access to seed capital, a robust network of investors, experienced entrepreneurs, and top talent. With a workforce exceeding 1,300 employees from diverse backgrounds, FinLeap continues to expand its influence in the European fintech landscape.

Skopenow

Venture Round in 2018
Skopenow, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a people search engine designed for social media investigations, particularly aimed at uncovering fraud. Incorporated in 2016 and headquartered in New York, the company focuses on analyzing open-source and social media data related to individuals and businesses. Its solutions cater to various sectors, including insurance, government, law enforcement, and security, helping organizations enhance their investigative capabilities and improve decision-making processes.

Socotra

Series A in 2018
Socotra, Inc. is a technology company that offers a cloud-based platform designed specifically for the insurance industry. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Socotra provides a comprehensive software solution that includes policy administration, underwriting, claims management, billing, and reporting functionalities. The platform supports various insurance sectors, including property and casualty as well as life insurance. Built using modern technologies, Socotra’s platform is designed to be transparent, reliable, flexible, and secure, enabling insurance carriers and managing general agents to quickly develop and distribute products that meet customer needs. Its open APIs and product-agnostic data model facilitate the management of the entire policy lifecycle, promoting innovation within the insurance sector by enhancing speed, agility, and efficiency while reducing maintenance costs.

Averon

Series A in 2018
Averon US, Inc. specializes in mobile identity verification technology, focusing on its Direct Autonomous Authentication (DAA) standard. This innovative approach allows smartphone users to securely interact with a variety of services, such as banking, e-commerce, and smart locks, without the need for dedicated applications or software installations. By utilizing real-time mobile network signaling and SIM/eSIM chips, Averon provides seamless authentication that requires no user involvement, ensuring both privacy and security. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, the company is committed to enhancing online identity verification while eliminating reliance on personally identifiable information. Supported by 35 patents, Averon's technology is adopted by leading firms in various sectors, including transportation and digital currency, creating a streamlined and secure user experience.

Skycatch

Series B in 2015
Skycatch, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in aerial data capture and analytics, primarily for the construction and mining industries. The company designs and produces the Evolution3 drone, which enables real-time data capture and 3D rendering. Skycatch also offers a proprietary app called Commander for drone operation, along with Dashboard software that analyzes collected data and facilitates team collaboration. Their platform combines advanced hardware, software, and artificial intelligence to provide clients with high-precision data quickly and efficiently. Founded in 2013, Skycatch focuses on indexing and extracting critical information from the physical world, helping enterprises visualize their environments with accuracy and ease.
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