Core Innovation Capital

Core Innovation Capital is a venture capital firm based in Los Angeles, California, with an additional office in San Francisco. Established in 2010, the firm specializes in early-stage investments in financial services and technology-related companies across the United States. Core Innovation Capital focuses on businesses that aim to empower small enterprises and everyday Americans by providing efficient and well-designed solutions that save time and money. Their portfolio companies are designed to enhance consumer value while promoting upward mobility and profitability. As a Registered Investment Adviser, the firm is committed to fostering innovation in the fintech sector.

Chris Bishko

General Partner

Susan Ehrlich

Partner

Arjan Schutte

Managing Partner and Founder

Kathleen Utecht

Managing Partner

Zev Wexler

COO / CFO

Past deals in Life and Health Insurance

Chapter

Series B in 2022
Chapter is a New York-based company that specializes in providing Medicare advisory services to seniors. It offers personalized consultations to help retirees navigate their healthcare options, including guidance on medical services and recommended medical card programs. Chapter enhances the decision-making process for older adults by offering tailored coupons, deals, tax advice, and relevant news and technology tips. The company's goal is to empower seniors to make informed choices about their health coverage, enabling them to live with purpose and security as they age.

Chapter

Series A in 2021
Chapter is a New York-based company that specializes in providing Medicare advisory services to seniors. It offers personalized consultations to help retirees navigate their healthcare options, including guidance on medical services and recommended medical card programs. Chapter enhances the decision-making process for older adults by offering tailored coupons, deals, tax advice, and relevant news and technology tips. The company's goal is to empower seniors to make informed choices about their health coverage, enabling them to live with purpose and security as they age.

Assured Allies

Series A in 2021
AssuredAllies is a healthcare company that supports caregivers. It leverages the power machine learning, design, and data in building affordable solutions to bring aging adults and their families the support they need. Its algorithms are used to individually underwrite a pre-LTC offering which can be sold as a standalone, employee benefit or as an add-on to existing LTC policies/annuities/hybrids. Its technology can also improve outcomes in the $2T in-force LTC policies by delaying nursing home utilization through carefully targeted care interventions and help to family caregivers. AssuredAllies was founded in 2017 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Bestow

Series C in 2020
Bestow Inc. is a digital insurance company based in Dallas, Texas, that specializes in providing accessible life insurance services. Founded in 2016, Bestow utilizes data-driven technology and algorithmic underwriting to evaluate risks and streamline the insurance process. The company caters primarily to individuals and busy families, allowing them to obtain affordable life insurance policies quickly and conveniently through a fully digital platform. Customers can complete their applications in minutes without the need for agents, lengthy forms, or medical exams. Additionally, Bestow offers APIs that enable partners to integrate life insurance coverage into their own services, broadening the market reach of their products.

Noyo

Series A in 2020
Noyo Technologies, Inc. is a company that has developed an online platform designed for health insurance companies, brokers, and employers. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Durham, North Carolina, Noyo's platform facilitates the enrollment process for insurance products, enables document submission, and allows for premium payments. The company uses API-based data exchange to modernize the insurance experience, streamlining operations for its customers.

Bestow

Series B in 2020
Bestow Inc. is a digital insurance company based in Dallas, Texas, that specializes in providing accessible life insurance services. Founded in 2016, Bestow utilizes data-driven technology and algorithmic underwriting to evaluate risks and streamline the insurance process. The company caters primarily to individuals and busy families, allowing them to obtain affordable life insurance policies quickly and conveniently through a fully digital platform. Customers can complete their applications in minutes without the need for agents, lengthy forms, or medical exams. Additionally, Bestow offers APIs that enable partners to integrate life insurance coverage into their own services, broadening the market reach of their products.

Bestow

Series A in 2018
Bestow Inc. is a digital insurance company based in Dallas, Texas, that specializes in providing accessible life insurance services. Founded in 2016, Bestow utilizes data-driven technology and algorithmic underwriting to evaluate risks and streamline the insurance process. The company caters primarily to individuals and busy families, allowing them to obtain affordable life insurance policies quickly and conveniently through a fully digital platform. Customers can complete their applications in minutes without the need for agents, lengthy forms, or medical exams. Additionally, Bestow offers APIs that enable partners to integrate life insurance coverage into their own services, broadening the market reach of their products.

Blueprint Income

Seed Round in 2018
Blueprint Income, Inc. operates a digital platform that connects pension planners with insurance companies, providing a marketplace for retirement income products such as annuities. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the company aims to simplify the retirement planning process, allowing users to compare and purchase various annuity options tailored to their personal circumstances. By offering easy access to fixed, income, and index annuities, Blueprint Income empowers individuals, regardless of their employer, age, or wealth, to secure guaranteed, lifelong income for retirement. The platform not only facilitates the selection and purchase of these financial products but also enhances consumer understanding of annuities, enabling users to make informed decisions about their financial futures.

Bestow

Seed Round in 2017
Bestow Inc. is a digital insurance company based in Dallas, Texas, that specializes in providing accessible life insurance services. Founded in 2016, Bestow utilizes data-driven technology and algorithmic underwriting to evaluate risks and streamline the insurance process. The company caters primarily to individuals and busy families, allowing them to obtain affordable life insurance policies quickly and conveniently through a fully digital platform. Customers can complete their applications in minutes without the need for agents, lengthy forms, or medical exams. Additionally, Bestow offers APIs that enable partners to integrate life insurance coverage into their own services, broadening the market reach of their products.

HealthSherpa

Venture Round in 2017
HealthSherpa is a technology company that connects individuals with health coverage through its certified enrollment platform. As a Healthcare.gov certified web broker, it simplifies the process for consumers, employers, and nonprofits to enroll in subsidy-eligible health plans. The platform is designed to help users find suitable healthcare plans that align with their budget and healthcare needs. HealthSherpa offers tools to facilitate plan selection and ensures that consumers can effectively utilize their insurance after enrollment. By making the insurance process straightforward and accessible, HealthSherpa aims to provide users with the comfort and security that comes from having adequate health coverage.

CoverHound

Series C in 2015
CoverHound, Inc., operating as CoverHound Insurance Solutions, is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that provides a comparison shopping platform for car insurance. Founded in 2010, the company connects consumers with a range of national insurance carriers and local agents, allowing them to compare accurate rates and find policies that meet their specific needs. CoverHound emphasizes transparency by offering personalized quotes and smart recommendations, ensuring consumers can make informed decisions without the risk of spam or privacy concerns. The platform enables users to easily search for, compare, and purchase auto and property insurance, streamlining the process of obtaining insurance coverage.

CoverHound

Series B in 2015
CoverHound, Inc., operating as CoverHound Insurance Solutions, is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that provides a comparison shopping platform for car insurance. Founded in 2010, the company connects consumers with a range of national insurance carriers and local agents, allowing them to compare accurate rates and find policies that meet their specific needs. CoverHound emphasizes transparency by offering personalized quotes and smart recommendations, ensuring consumers can make informed decisions without the risk of spam or privacy concerns. The platform enables users to easily search for, compare, and purchase auto and property insurance, streamlining the process of obtaining insurance coverage.
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