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 Ph.D

Director, ClimateTech, Future of Transportation

Sophie Dingreville Ph.D

Investment Director

Oshri Kaplan

Managing Director, Insurtech, Cybersecurity and Privacy

Jacqueline LeSage

Managing General Partner

Sidra Lefort

Director, HealthTech, Cybersecurity and Privacy

Matt McElhattan

Managing Director

Peter Ortez

Principal, ClimateTech, Future of Transportation

Blake Pennington

Principal, Cybersecurity and Privacy and Future of Transportation

Stephanie Watkins JD

Senior Vice President, Global Insurance Innovation Group

Past deals in Risk Management

High Definition Vehicle Insurance

Venture Round in 2025
HDVI is a technology-first commercial insurance provider. The company assesses risk using historical and real-time telematics data and provides tools and services that help fleets increase safety, rewards safe driving, and delivers efficient and fair claims processing. HDVI is headquartered in Chicago with additional offices in Greenville, South Carolina; Columbus, Ohio; Portland, Oregon; Dallas and San Francisco. High Definition Vehicle Insurance, Inc. is a licensed property casualty insurance agent with products underwritten by various insurance companies. For more information, visit https://hdvi.com.

Stoïk

Series B in 2024
Stoïk is a cyber insurance company that integrates cybersecurity software with insurance protection, helping businesses manage their cyber risks effectively. Stoïk empowers brokers by offering clients comprehensive insurance policies and protection against cyber risks. Its mission is to equip brokers with the tools to help their clients insure and safeguard against cyber threats. Stoïk's unique product simplifies the underwriting process using automated tests, replacing traditional questionnaires. It also provides continuous risk prevention through integrated cybersecurity tools and ensures swift, effective incident response with an in-house team of crisis management experts.

Sepio

Series B in 2024
Sepio is a developer of an asset risk management platform focused on protecting organizations from hardware-based attacks. The company's innovative solution operates on asset existence rather than activity, utilizing physical layer asset DNA profiling to deliver actionable visibility and policy enforcement. This platform enables security teams to gain comprehensive insights into their hardware assets and monitor their behavior in real-time. With the ability to define granular device usage rules, Sepio allows administrators to continuously oversee and safeguard their infrastructure. The solution is asset agnostic, accommodating various environments including IT, OT, and IoT, and can report on existing assets and their associated risk factors within 24 hours. Ultimately, Sepio aims to enhance clients' cybersecurity posture by providing robust control over hardware assets and mitigating the risks posed by rogue devices.

Stoïk

Series A in 2023
Stoïk is a cyber insurance company that integrates cybersecurity software with insurance protection, helping businesses manage their cyber risks effectively. Stoïk empowers brokers by offering clients comprehensive insurance policies and protection against cyber risks. Its mission is to equip brokers with the tools to help their clients insure and safeguard against cyber threats. Stoïk's unique product simplifies the underwriting process using automated tests, replacing traditional questionnaires. It also provides continuous risk prevention through integrated cybersecurity tools and ensures swift, effective incident response with an in-house team of crisis management experts.

MD Group

Acquisition in 2021
MD Group is a collective brand that encompasses six distinct firms, established in 1997 and headquartered in Birkenhead, Wirral. The company specializes in providing structural warranty insurance schemes tailored for the construction industry in the UK and Europe. It offers latent defects insurance, which is complemented by a comprehensive risk management site inspection process throughout the construction phase. Additionally, MD Group provides building control services and other insurance schemes, enabling construction businesses to effectively manage and mitigate their operational risks.

High Definition Vehicle Insurance

Series B in 2021
HDVI is a technology-first commercial insurance provider. The company assesses risk using historical and real-time telematics data and provides tools and services that help fleets increase safety, rewards safe driving, and delivers efficient and fair claims processing. HDVI is headquartered in Chicago with additional offices in Greenville, South Carolina; Columbus, Ohio; Portland, Oregon; Dallas and San Francisco. High Definition Vehicle Insurance, Inc. is a licensed property casualty insurance agent with products underwritten by various insurance companies. For more information, visit https://hdvi.com.

High Definition Vehicle Insurance

Series A in 2020
HDVI is a technology-first commercial insurance provider. The company assesses risk using historical and real-time telematics data and provides tools and services that help fleets increase safety, rewards safe driving, and delivers efficient and fair claims processing. HDVI is headquartered in Chicago with additional offices in Greenville, South Carolina; Columbus, Ohio; Portland, Oregon; Dallas and San Francisco. High Definition Vehicle Insurance, Inc. is a licensed property casualty insurance agent with products underwritten by various insurance companies. For more information, visit https://hdvi.com.

Sepio

Series A in 2020
Sepio is a developer of an asset risk management platform focused on protecting organizations from hardware-based attacks. The company's innovative solution operates on asset existence rather than activity, utilizing physical layer asset DNA profiling to deliver actionable visibility and policy enforcement. This platform enables security teams to gain comprehensive insights into their hardware assets and monitor their behavior in real-time. With the ability to define granular device usage rules, Sepio allows administrators to continuously oversee and safeguard their infrastructure. The solution is asset agnostic, accommodating various environments including IT, OT, and IoT, and can report on existing assets and their associated risk factors within 24 hours. Ultimately, Sepio aims to enhance clients' cybersecurity posture by providing robust control over hardware assets and mitigating the risks posed by rogue devices.

We Predict

Venture Round in 2017
We Predict Ltd. is a company that specializes in predictive analytics for the automotive industry, providing innovative solutions to manufacturers and their supply chains both in the United Kingdom and globally. Established in 2008 and located in Swansea, the company utilizes advanced machine learning and actuarial mathematics to offer services such as Indico, an automated warranty data analytics platform. This platform enables automotive manufacturers to conduct extensive analyses of warranty data, facilitating quicker issue detection and uncovering hidden cost savings. By focusing on predictive methodologies, We Predict helps clients anticipate and mitigate potential component failures, thereby reducing the risk of expensive recalls and warranty claims. The company prides itself on transforming both big and small data into actionable insights, leveraging the expertise of a dedicated team of mathematicians, statisticians, and computer scientists to deliver comprehensible results that enhance decision-making and improve financial performance for its clients.

Trōv

Series D in 2017
Trov is a leading insurance technology company that specializes in providing digital insurance products and data-driven solutions. Founded in 2012 by Scott Walchek, the company has developed a robust platform that supports financial institutions and insurance providers in delivering modern insurance solutions for homeowners, renters, drivers, and small businesses. Trov's technology enables a comprehensive range of services across the insurance value chain, including quoting, policy management, billing, claims management, and analytics. By combining powerful software with tailored insurance products, Trov addresses complex risk management challenges, particularly in the areas of emerging mobility and gig work. The company, headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area with additional offices in New York and London, serves a diverse clientele, including prominent industry players such as Waymo, Groupe PSA, Lloyds Banking Group, and Suncorp.

MSP Underwriting

Acquisition in 2007
MSP Underwriting offers security underwriting services.
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