Munich Re Ventures

Munich Re Ventures, established in 2015, is the venture capital arm of Munich Re, a global leader in reinsurance and insurance-related risk solutions. Based in San Francisco with additional offices in Germany, the firm invests in innovative startups transforming the future of risk and risk transfer. Munich Re Ventures focuses on stage-agnostic investments, with a preference for early stage and growth capital, across sectors such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital health, insurtech, IoT, and climate tech. The firm collaborates closely with Munich Re's global businesses to fund and partner with emerging companies developing new technologies and business models, while also considering strategic interests and geographic limitations.

Ben Bergsma

Principal, Insurtech, HealthTech, ClimateTech

Timur Davis

Principal

Sophie Dingreville

Investment Director

Oshri Kaplan

Managing Director, Insurtech, Cybersecurity and Privacy

Jacqueline LeSage Krause

Managing Director

Jacqueline LeSage

Managing General Partner

Sidra Lefort

Director, HealthTech, Cybersecurity and Privacy

Matt McElhattan

Managing Director

Peter Ortez

Principal, ClimateTech, Future of Transportation

Julia Pardee

Associate, Cybersecurity and Privacy

Blake Pennington

Principal, Cybersecurity and Privacy and Future of Transportation

Stephanie Watkins JD

Senior Vice President, Global Insurance Innovation Group

Past deals in Motor Insurance

INSHUR

Series B in 2023
INSHUR is a digital insurance platform that specializes in providing auto insurance for both individual drivers and fleet owners. The company leverages proprietary data and analytics to facilitate the entire insurance lifecycle, allowing users to obtain quotations, make purchases, and manage their policies through a mobile interface. By focusing on a user-friendly digital experience, INSHUR aims to simplify the process of acquiring and servicing auto insurance.

Acko

Series D in 2021
Acko is a digital insurance provider that streamlines the underwriting and distribution of various insurance products through its online platform. The company specializes in personalized insurance offerings, leveraging data and analytics to tailor its products to user consumption behaviors. Acko offers a range of bite-sized insurance solutions, primarily targeting drivers and professionals within the transportation sector, while also expanding into healthcare with policies related to employee health benefits and wellness. Its approach aims to simplify the insurance buying experience, making it transparent and efficient for consumers.

Next Insurance

Series D in 2020
Next Insurance Inc. is an online insurance agency that specializes in providing various insurance products and services tailored for small businesses. Founded in 2015 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company offers business, general liability, professional liability, commercial auto, and workers’ compensation insurance. By leveraging technology, Next Insurance eliminates the need for agents and reduces costs, enabling it to offer competitive pricing. The company's services cater to a diverse range of sectors, including construction, fitness, cleaning, beauty, therapy, entertainment, and education. Additionally, Next Insurance prioritizes timely claims processing, often investigating claims within 48 hours to ensure transparency and efficiency for its clients.

Acko

Series D in 2020
Acko is a digital insurance provider that streamlines the underwriting and distribution of various insurance products through its online platform. The company specializes in personalized insurance offerings, leveraging data and analytics to tailor its products to user consumption behaviors. Acko offers a range of bite-sized insurance solutions, primarily targeting drivers and professionals within the transportation sector, while also expanding into healthcare with policies related to employee health benefits and wellness. Its approach aims to simplify the insurance buying experience, making it transparent and efficient for consumers.

Next Insurance

Series C in 2019
Next Insurance Inc. is an online insurance agency that specializes in providing various insurance products and services tailored for small businesses. Founded in 2015 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company offers business, general liability, professional liability, commercial auto, and workers’ compensation insurance. By leveraging technology, Next Insurance eliminates the need for agents and reduces costs, enabling it to offer competitive pricing. The company's services cater to a diverse range of sectors, including construction, fitness, cleaning, beauty, therapy, entertainment, and education. Additionally, Next Insurance prioritizes timely claims processing, often investigating claims within 48 hours to ensure transparency and efficiency for its clients.

INSHUR

Series A in 2019
INSHUR is a digital insurance platform that specializes in providing auto insurance for both individual drivers and fleet owners. The company leverages proprietary data and analytics to facilitate the entire insurance lifecycle, allowing users to obtain quotations, make purchases, and manage their policies through a mobile interface. By focusing on a user-friendly digital experience, INSHUR aims to simplify the process of acquiring and servicing auto insurance.

Next Insurance

Series B in 2018
Next Insurance Inc. is an online insurance agency that specializes in providing various insurance products and services tailored for small businesses. Founded in 2015 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company offers business, general liability, professional liability, commercial auto, and workers’ compensation insurance. By leveraging technology, Next Insurance eliminates the need for agents and reduces costs, enabling it to offer competitive pricing. The company's services cater to a diverse range of sectors, including construction, fitness, cleaning, beauty, therapy, entertainment, and education. Additionally, Next Insurance prioritizes timely claims processing, often investigating claims within 48 hours to ensure transparency and efficiency for its clients.

Next Insurance

Series A in 2017
Next Insurance Inc. is an online insurance agency that specializes in providing various insurance products and services tailored for small businesses. Founded in 2015 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company offers business, general liability, professional liability, commercial auto, and workers’ compensation insurance. By leveraging technology, Next Insurance eliminates the need for agents and reduces costs, enabling it to offer competitive pricing. The company's services cater to a diverse range of sectors, including construction, fitness, cleaning, beauty, therapy, entertainment, and education. Additionally, Next Insurance prioritizes timely claims processing, often investigating claims within 48 hours to ensure transparency and efficiency for its clients.
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