Gracie Point
Private Equity Round in 2025
Gracie Point, established in 2010 and based in New York, is a boutique specialty finance company. It specializes in providing loan programs tailored to the life insurance market, catering to high net worth and institutional clients. The company offers financing solutions for various life insurance scenarios, including single life, multi-life, new business, and in-force policies, as well as refinancing options. Gracie Point's services are distributed through a network of brokers, agencies, and boutiques across the United States. The company's expertise lies in its innovative, cost-effective financing solutions, drawing from decades of experience in life insurance, premium finance, and structured finance.
battleface
Series B in 2024
battleface, Inc. is a global travel insurance agency that specializes in providing tailored insurance services for travelers and expatriates. The company offers a range of unique travel insurance products and benefits designed to meet the specific needs of individuals traveling or working internationally. Utilizing an API-based distribution system, battleface enables partners to access custom and white-label insurance options, allowing for flexibility in services, benefits, and pricing. With a focus on delivering a simplified and responsive customer experience, battleface ensures that customers can easily select and manage their insurance products from any device at any time.
Layr
Venture Round in 2023
Layr is a cloud-based insurance platform that leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to streamline the process of sourcing, purchasing, and managing business insurance. The platform automates traditional insurance tasks, enabling business owners to find suitable insurance policies tailored to their specific needs while predicting pricing from various carriers. Its fully online application allows users to handle common insurance-related tasks through a self-service portal, with expert brokers available for assistance. Additionally, Layr offers flexible payment options, allowing businesses to pay monthly instead of annually and to utilize credit cards for purchases. This approach simplifies the insurance buying process, enabling business owners to focus on their core operations.
Kin Insurance
Series D in 2023
Kin Insurance, Inc. is a digital insurance agency specializing in homeowners insurance and related products, including mobile home, condo, flood, manufactured home, landlord, umbrella, hurricane, wildfire, and second home insurance. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in St. Petersburg, Florida, Kin Insurance operates payment processing offices in Palatine and Chicago. By eliminating external agents, Kin Insurance offers a direct-to-consumer model that enhances the convenience and affordability of homeowners insurance. The company's technology platform provides a seamless user experience, personalized coverage options, and efficient claims processing. Kin leverages extensive property data to deliver precise pricing and improve underwriting outcomes.
Kin Insurance
Debt Financing in 2022
Kin Insurance, Inc. is a digital insurance agency specializing in homeowners insurance and related products, including mobile home, condo, flood, manufactured home, landlord, umbrella, hurricane, wildfire, and second home insurance. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in St. Petersburg, Florida, Kin Insurance operates payment processing offices in Palatine and Chicago. By eliminating external agents, Kin Insurance offers a direct-to-consumer model that enhances the convenience and affordability of homeowners insurance. The company's technology platform provides a seamless user experience, personalized coverage options, and efficient claims processing. Kin leverages extensive property data to deliver precise pricing and improve underwriting outcomes.
Buckle
Debt Financing in 2022
Buckle is a digital financial services company that specializes in providing insurance products tailored for the gig economy, particularly for drivers engaged in rideshare and delivery services. The company offers coverage for various gig platforms, including major players like Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash, ensuring that gig workers can access insurance without the burden of credit checks. Buckle employs cloud-based underwriting technology to deliver customized insurance solutions, enhancing affordability and simplifying the process for users. In addition to insurance, the company fosters a community for gig drivers, providing forums, member benefits, and industry expertise. Through strategic partnerships with Managing General Agents, Buckle aligns the interests of brokers, insurers, and reinsurers, maximizing value across the insurance ecosystem. Its digital carrier platform leverages data insights to streamline operations and improve efficiency for all stakeholders involved.
Layr is a cloud-based insurance platform that leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to streamline the process of sourcing, purchasing, and managing business insurance. The platform automates traditional insurance tasks, enabling business owners to find suitable insurance policies tailored to their specific needs while predicting pricing from various carriers. Its fully online application allows users to handle common insurance-related tasks through a self-service portal, with expert brokers available for assistance. Additionally, Layr offers flexible payment options, allowing businesses to pay monthly instead of annually and to utilize credit cards for purchases. This approach simplifies the insurance buying process, enabling business owners to focus on their core operations.
Kin Insurance
Series D in 2022
Kin Insurance, Inc. is a digital insurance agency specializing in homeowners insurance and related products, including mobile home, condo, flood, manufactured home, landlord, umbrella, hurricane, wildfire, and second home insurance. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in St. Petersburg, Florida, Kin Insurance operates payment processing offices in Palatine and Chicago. By eliminating external agents, Kin Insurance offers a direct-to-consumer model that enhances the convenience and affordability of homeowners insurance. The company's technology platform provides a seamless user experience, personalized coverage options, and efficient claims processing. Kin leverages extensive property data to deliver precise pricing and improve underwriting outcomes.
Ascend is a modern, all-in-one payments solution purpose-built for insurance. We automate insurance payments end-to-end — from online customer payments including premium financing to the distribution of commissions and carrier payables. We help insurance distributors sell more by simplifying operations, reducing payment friction and delivering the modern checkout experience customers expect.
reThought Insurance
Series B in 2022
reThought Insurance Corporation, founded in 2017 and based in Broomfield, Colorado, operates as a managing general agency specializing in commercial flood insurance. The company utilizes proprietary underwriting methodologies and advanced risk assessment technology to effectively visualize, assess, underwrite, and price flood-related risks for commercial enterprises. By forming strategic partnerships with insurers, reinsurers, and other capacity providers, reThought Insurance aims to deliver essential insurance services in a cost-effective manner, ensuring that businesses have access to critical coverage tailored to their specific needs.
Polly is a licensed car insurance dealer. Buyers who shop with Polly at the company's dealership can use their savings to get a better car package or lower their overall monthly payments.
Kin Insurance
Series C in 2021
Kin Insurance, Inc. is a digital insurance agency specializing in homeowners insurance and related products, including mobile home, condo, flood, manufactured home, landlord, umbrella, hurricane, wildfire, and second home insurance. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in St. Petersburg, Florida, Kin Insurance operates payment processing offices in Palatine and Chicago. By eliminating external agents, Kin Insurance offers a direct-to-consumer model that enhances the convenience and affordability of homeowners insurance. The company's technology platform provides a seamless user experience, personalized coverage options, and efficient claims processing. Kin leverages extensive property data to deliver precise pricing and improve underwriting outcomes.
Corvus Insurance
Series C in 2021
Corvus Insurance Agency, LLC, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in providing innovative insurance solutions informed by data-driven underwriting. The company offers its proprietary platform, CrowBar, which enables brokers and policyholders to access policy information, report claims, and receive insights on loss prevention and business intelligence. Corvus emphasizes dynamic loss prevention by delivering tailored recommendations aimed at reducing the total cost of risk for clients. The company has expanded its presence with additional offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas, and Atlanta, positioning itself as a partner that equips brokers and insurance buyers with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate complex risks effectively.
Metromile, Inc. is a digital insurance platform based in San Francisco, California, specializing in pay-per-mile car insurance. The company provides real-time, personalized auto insurance policies that cater to the needs of modern drivers, utilizing data science to offer pricing that reflects actual mileage rather than traditional estimates. Metromile's services include the Metromile Pulse, a wireless device that connects to the car's onboard diagnostics port to track mileage, location, and driving behavior. This data collection supports the company's automated claims process and complimentary smart driving features, resulting in average savings of 47% compared to previous insurance costs. Additionally, Metromile licenses its technology platform to insurance companies globally, enabling them to enhance operational efficiency, automate claims, and reduce fraud losses. Originally founded as Fair Auto, Inc. in 2011, the company rebranded to Metromile in 2012.
Polly is a licensed car insurance dealer. Buyers who shop with Polly at the company's dealership can use their savings to get a better car package or lower their overall monthly payments.
Dayforward
Series A in 2020
Dayforward is a provider of a life insurance platform focused on delivering financial security to families in America. The company offers personalized life insurance policies designed to protect clients' income until their children reach adulthood. This approach enables policyholders to maintain their current lifestyle while ensuring that their beneficiaries receive continued income in the event of their passing. By facilitating the purchase of insurance online, Dayforward aims to simplify the process of securing the right coverage for families.
Kin Insurance
Series B in 2020
Kin Insurance, Inc. is a digital insurance agency specializing in homeowners insurance and related products, including mobile home, condo, flood, manufactured home, landlord, umbrella, hurricane, wildfire, and second home insurance. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in St. Petersburg, Florida, Kin Insurance operates payment processing offices in Palatine and Chicago. By eliminating external agents, Kin Insurance offers a direct-to-consumer model that enhances the convenience and affordability of homeowners insurance. The company's technology platform provides a seamless user experience, personalized coverage options, and efficient claims processing. Kin leverages extensive property data to deliver precise pricing and improve underwriting outcomes.
Buckle is a digital financial services company that specializes in providing insurance products tailored for the gig economy, particularly for drivers engaged in rideshare and delivery services. The company offers coverage for various gig platforms, including major players like Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash, ensuring that gig workers can access insurance without the burden of credit checks. Buckle employs cloud-based underwriting technology to deliver customized insurance solutions, enhancing affordability and simplifying the process for users. In addition to insurance, the company fosters a community for gig drivers, providing forums, member benefits, and industry expertise. Through strategic partnerships with Managing General Agents, Buckle aligns the interests of brokers, insurers, and reinsurers, maximizing value across the insurance ecosystem. Its digital carrier platform leverages data insights to streamline operations and improve efficiency for all stakeholders involved.
Gracie Point
Funding Round in 2020
Gracie Point, established in 2010 and based in New York, is a boutique specialty finance company. It specializes in providing loan programs tailored to the life insurance market, catering to high net worth and institutional clients. The company offers financing solutions for various life insurance scenarios, including single life, multi-life, new business, and in-force policies, as well as refinancing options. Gracie Point's services are distributed through a network of brokers, agencies, and boutiques across the United States. The company's expertise lies in its innovative, cost-effective financing solutions, drawing from decades of experience in life insurance, premium finance, and structured finance.
Bold Penguin
Series B in 2019
Bold Penguin is a commercial insurance exchange that connects customers, agents, and carriers to match the right quote in record time. With a heavy focus on the agents, Bold Penguin pushes the boundaries of user experience for businesses, an easy tool for agents, and a streamlined process of underwriting for carriers. The company operates an Exchange which utilizes a set of solutions to identify, triage, quote, and bind commercial insurance in a highly efficient and tech-enabled way. It plans to deliver on the platform enhancements which include more flexibility in how the core technology is leveraged by enterprise customers, expanding in excess and surplus lines. The Company offers a streamlined process of underwriting for carriers in commercial property and casualty insurance services. Bold Penguin was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA.
Kin Insurance
Debt Financing in 2019
Kin Insurance, Inc. is a digital insurance agency specializing in homeowners insurance and related products, including mobile home, condo, flood, manufactured home, landlord, umbrella, hurricane, wildfire, and second home insurance. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in St. Petersburg, Florida, Kin Insurance operates payment processing offices in Palatine and Chicago. By eliminating external agents, Kin Insurance offers a direct-to-consumer model that enhances the convenience and affordability of homeowners insurance. The company's technology platform provides a seamless user experience, personalized coverage options, and efficient claims processing. Kin leverages extensive property data to deliver precise pricing and improve underwriting outcomes.
Kin Insurance
Convertible Note in 2019
Kin Insurance, Inc. is a digital insurance agency specializing in homeowners insurance and related products, including mobile home, condo, flood, manufactured home, landlord, umbrella, hurricane, wildfire, and second home insurance. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in St. Petersburg, Florida, Kin Insurance operates payment processing offices in Palatine and Chicago. By eliminating external agents, Kin Insurance offers a direct-to-consumer model that enhances the convenience and affordability of homeowners insurance. The company's technology platform provides a seamless user experience, personalized coverage options, and efficient claims processing. Kin leverages extensive property data to deliver precise pricing and improve underwriting outcomes.
RiskGenius
Series B in 2019
RiskGenius is a developer of a policy review platform that utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance the efficiency of insurance professionals. The platform is designed to connect underwriters, brokers, and regulators by interpreting, organizing, and standardizing insurance policy language. Through its custom algorithms and workflow modules, RiskGenius enables users to gain a clearer understanding of policy details and streamline their underwriting processes. This automation leads to more effective workflows and improved communication within the insurance industry.
Tensorflight
Series A in 2019
Tensorflight is a provider of commercial property data, leveraging machine learning, artificial intelligence, and computer vision to deliver accurate and timely insights. The company's platform analyzes images of buildings to create a comprehensive database that includes information such as building footprints, square footage, replacement costs, number of stories, construction types, and roof attributes. This detailed property intelligence optimizes the underwriting and claims processes for insurance companies by utilizing aerial imagery and other data sources to enhance risk assessment and premium pricing. Tensorflight's technology aims to streamline property investigations, providing actionable insights for better portfolio management.
Corvus Insurance
Series A in 2018
Corvus Insurance Agency, LLC, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in providing innovative insurance solutions informed by data-driven underwriting. The company offers its proprietary platform, CrowBar, which enables brokers and policyholders to access policy information, report claims, and receive insights on loss prevention and business intelligence. Corvus emphasizes dynamic loss prevention by delivering tailored recommendations aimed at reducing the total cost of risk for clients. The company has expanded its presence with additional offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas, and Atlanta, positioning itself as a partner that equips brokers and insurance buyers with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate complex risks effectively.
Goji
Venture Round in 2017
Goji is an American online insurance agency headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, specializing in home and auto insurance. Established in 2007, the company utilizes a data-driven platform that merges human expertise with advanced technology to assist customers in finding the most suitable insurance policies at competitive prices. Goji enables users to compare rates from leading insurance providers, offering a personalized online insurance concierge service that delivers real-time, value-based quotes tailored to individual coverage needs. This innovative approach has allowed Goji to serve hundreds of thousands of Americans in their quest for appropriate insurance solutions.
RiskGenius
Series A in 2017
RiskGenius is a developer of a policy review platform that utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance the efficiency of insurance professionals. The platform is designed to connect underwriters, brokers, and regulators by interpreting, organizing, and standardizing insurance policy language. Through its custom algorithms and workflow modules, RiskGenius enables users to gain a clearer understanding of policy details and streamline their underwriting processes. This automation leads to more effective workflows and improved communication within the insurance industry.