HSCM Ventures

HSCM Ventures, based in New York, invests in early and late-stage companies within the insurance and insurtech sectors.

Brandon Baron

Vice President

Mariam Dawoud

Associate

Andrew Sagon

Managing Director and Partner

Vikas Singhal

Founding Partner

8 past transactions

Parsyl

Series C in 2025
Founded in 2016, Parsyl specializes in data-driven cargo insurance for perishable and sensitive goods. It uses IoT sensors to monitor temperature, location, humidity, and other factors during transit and storage, providing real-time insights to promote supply chain resilience and sustainability.

Momento

Seed Round in 2023
Momento is an insurtech company focused on transforming the insurance landscape in Latin America, particularly in the auto insurance sector. Leveraging technology and data, Momento aims to enhance the user experience by simplifying the purchasing process and offering personalized pricing tailored to individual drivers. The platform provides comprehensive services, including driving behavior analysis, information on fines, theft risk assessments in specific areas, and details about affordable gas stations and parking options. Additionally, Momento streamlines the claims process, making it automated and user-friendly, while also targeting the uninsured demographic in Latin America to broaden its market reach.

Dayforward

Series B in 2023
Dayforward is a life insurance platform that provides financial security for families by offering policies that protect income until children reach adulthood and enables online purchase of personalized coverage. The platform focuses on ensuring continued income for beneficiaries in the event of the policyholder's death, helping families maintain their lifestyle with tailored protection.

Inclined Technologies

Series A in 2022
Inclined is a fintech company that assists life insurance policyholders in maximizing the value of their whole life policies. Established in 2020 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Inclined's primary product is the Inclined Line Of Credit (iLOC), which enables policyholders to access liquidity without compromising coverage.

Branch

Series C in 2022
Branch Financial, Inc. is an insurance agency based in Columbus, Ohio, founded in 2017 by Steve Lekas and Joe Emison. The company specializes in home and auto insurance, offering a range of products including renters and umbrella insurance, which can be added to auto policies. Utilizing advanced technology, Branch streamlines the process of bundling home and auto insurance online, aiming to enhance accessibility and affordability for its customers. By leveraging community resources, Branch seeks to transform the insurance landscape, making it easier for individuals to obtain necessary coverage.

Parsyl

Series B in 2022
Founded in 2016, Parsyl specializes in data-driven cargo insurance for perishable and sensitive goods. It uses IoT sensors to monitor temperature, location, humidity, and other factors during transit and storage, providing real-time insights to promote supply chain resilience and sustainability.

Insurate

Seed Round in 2021
Insurate is a managing general agent (MGA) specializing in workers' compensation insurance, focusing on risk assessment through advanced data science and analytics. The company aims to enhance the underwriting process by identifying businesses that demonstrate above-average safety, allowing them to secure fair and transparent premiums. By utilizing predictive analytics, Insurate helps agents effectively write and retain business, particularly in challenging markets. The organization is committed to rebuilding the workers' compensation insurance landscape to offer significant savings and more equitable coverage for safe companies. Through its innovative approach, Insurate positions itself as a key player in the evolution of insurance underwriting.

battleface

Venture Round in 2021
Battleface is a global travel‑insurance platform that offers customers and partners a full‑stack solution for selecting and purchasing tailored travel‑insurance products. The company delivers custom‑built embedded policies, white‑label options, and a lean API‑based distribution system that allows travelers visiting or working abroad to access policies that match their specific needs. Its services include relevant benefits, responsive customer support, and the ability to add optional services, benefits, and pricing, all available from any device at any time.
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