IA Capital Group

IA Capital Group, Inc. is a venture capital firm based in New York City, founded in 1992. Specializing in insurtech and fintech, the firm focuses on innovative early and growth stage companies within the insurance and financial services sectors. IA Capital Group engages in direct investments, including private equity, buyouts, and venture capital, targeting areas such as payments, financial infrastructure, property and casualty insurtech, health insurtech, and wealth technology. The firm invests between $1.5 million and $10 million in companies with sales exceeding $2 million, typically holding both majority and minority stakes. With a strong emphasis on strategic partnerships, IA Capital Group manages venture capital programs for multiple insurers and has a proven track record of fostering emerging growth companies across the United States, Canada, Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

Richie Carchia

Analyst

Andy Lerner

Managing Partner

Matthew Perlman

Partner

Shah, Ravi

Vice President

87 past transactions

Delos Insurance

Series A in 2024
Delos is a digital property insurance provider for homeowners in catastrophe areas. Insurance is difficult to find in high risk regions; few insurers write in these areas and the ones that do are expensive and slow. One main cause for this problem is low resolution catastrophe models, which have caused regular insurers to pull out of high risk areas. Our team has extensive experience in data science and aerospace engineering and is creating new, higher-resolution catastrophe models. We use these models to create a new home risk rating system. We will also use our models to innovate on product, actively managing our client's risk and helping them prepare for their likely perils.

Summit

Seed Round in 2024
Summit is an insurance brokerage and risk management agency that specializes in providing bespoke insurance and risk management solutions to businesses.

PayGround

Series A in 2023
PayGround, Inc. specializes in developing billing and payment software solutions tailored for the healthcare industry. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, the company offers a cloud-based financial platform that allows healthcare providers to manage patient accounts efficiently. This includes creating and sending invoices, tracking payments, and accessing billing analytics. Patients benefit from the platform by having the ability to view and pay their bills quickly, using various methods such as email, text, or U.S. Mail. By streamlining the payment process, PayGround assists healthcare businesses in reducing costs and simplifying the management of multiple accounts, ultimately enhancing the billing experience for both providers and patients.

Matic Insurance

Series B in 2023
Matic Insurance Services, Inc. is a digital insurance agency based in Columbus, Ohio, with additional offices in California and Ukraine. Established in 2014, Matic has transformed the insurtech landscape by integrating insurance solutions into the home and auto ownership experience. The company's digital marketplace features over 40 A-rated home and auto insurance carriers and collaborates with various distribution partners across mortgage originations, banking, real estate, and personal finance. Matic prioritizes policyholder advocacy by offering a straightforward and transparent comparison shopping process, which enables customers to save significant time and reduce their premiums by more than 30% annually. Through its platform, Matic provides a seamless experience for homeowners to analyze property data and compare insurance quotes efficiently.

Boost

Venture Round in 2023
Boost Insurance empowers any company to engage with their customers and increase sales by offering insurance through their own digital experience. Licensed to develop and distribute P&C insurance products in all 50 states, Boost provides insurance infrastructure-as-a-service that packages the necessary compliance, operational, capital, and technological components of an insurance program into a turnkey white-labeled solution, accessible via a simple API integration. Businesses that choose Boost can reduce the cost and complexity of building and managing their insurance function, and quickly begin engaging their customers with valuable insurance products.

Delos Insurance

Seed Round in 2023
Delos is a digital property insurance provider for homeowners in catastrophe areas. Insurance is difficult to find in high risk regions; few insurers write in these areas and the ones that do are expensive and slow. One main cause for this problem is low resolution catastrophe models, which have caused regular insurers to pull out of high risk areas. Our team has extensive experience in data science and aerospace engineering and is creating new, higher-resolution catastrophe models. We use these models to create a new home risk rating system. We will also use our models to innovate on product, actively managing our client's risk and helping them prepare for their likely perils.

Frontier Risk

Seed Round in 2023
Frontier Risk is a specialized insurance brokerage dedicated to serving the cannabis sector, staffed by former cannabis executives who possess industry-specific expertise. The company operates a technology platform that facilitates access to insurance services tailored for the cannabis industry. This platform offers a digital, data-driven interface that connects clients with insurance markets, enhancing their ability to navigate the complexities of cannabis insurance. Frontier Risk also leverages strong reinsurance relationships to address pricing challenges and provides bespoke advisory services informed by data science. By combining industry knowledge with innovative technology, Frontier Risk aims to improve access, pricing, and risk capacity for its clients within the cannabis insurance ecosystem.

Certificial

Series B in 2023
Certificial is a real-time insurance verification platform that aims to streamline the supplier management process for businesses. It provides instant access to suppliers' insurance coverage and offers automatic updates when changes occur. The platform integrates seamlessly with brokers' APIs and AMS providers, facilitating easy access for agents and brokers without imposing fees on insurers. Additionally, Certificial enables companies to maintain a comprehensive record of their business relationships, share real-time information, and receive compliance alerts. This functionality helps mitigate risks associated with fraud, misinformation, and lapses in insurance coverage.

Driver Technologies

Venture Round in 2023
Driver Technologies Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in mobile application software focused on enhancing road safety. Founded in 2017, the company offers a hardware-free app that allows users to video record their trips while providing real-time alerts about potential hazards, such as the risk of colliding with other vehicles or pedestrians, lane drifting, and drowsiness. The app incorporates voice control features, facilitating safe access to entertainment, news, and navigation services without requiring physical interaction. Additionally, Driver Technologies aims to help users document their driving experiences, which can be useful for insurance purposes and improving overall safety on the road.

Sparta Software Corporation

Venture Round in 2023
Sparta Software Corporation, operating as Sparta Science, specializes in personalized and predictive analytics software designed for athletes, military personnel, and patients. The company offers The Sparta System, which includes The Sparta Scan that assesses movement, balance, and stability to create individualized Movement Signatures. This system enables immediate comparisons of an individual's results against a comprehensive database to identify strengths and potential injury risks. Additionally, it automatically generates tailored training plans aimed at reducing injury risk and enhancing physical performance. Sparta Science's technology is utilized across various sectors, including military, healthcare, sports, and education, providing organizations with tools to measure and optimize physical performance while facilitating safe recovery. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Sparta Software Corporation also maintains a facility in Alexandria, Australia.

Marble

Venture Round in 2022
Marble is a developer of a digital wallet and loyalty platform for insurance. It also offers a platform where users can organize all their policies in one singular digital wallet and compare rates and find the right policy for them.

Axio

Series B in 2022
Axio is a leading provider of SaaS-based cyber management software, primarily focused on helping organizations understand and manage their cybersecurity risks. Its flagship platform, Axio360, facilitates collaboration among security leaders, business executives, and board members by providing a unified view of critical corporate risks in financial terms. Since its inception in 2016, Axio has partnered with numerous prominent companies across sectors such as critical infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, and financial services. The software enables organizations to optimize their cyber resilience, quantify exposure, analyze insurance options, and evaluate cybersecurity programs, ultimately supporting informed decision-making regarding cybersecurity priorities and investments.

Limit

Series A in 2022
Limit is a technology-driven company that specializes in providing digital wholesale brokerage services for commercial insurance. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Limit utilizes advanced analytics and data services to connect retail brokers with insurance carriers, addressing both admitted and excess and surplus (E&S) lines. The company's solutions aim to streamline the insurance process, allowing clients to close deals more efficiently, reduce errors, and enhance sales performance. By integrating innovative technology with traditional brokerage services, Limit seeks to optimize the commercial insurance landscape for its users.

CRS

Seed Round in 2022
CRS is an all-in-one platform specializing in credit data, fraud prevention, and compliance solutions aimed at facilitating data-driven financial decisions. With 25 years of industry expertise, CRS partners with credit bureaus and data providers to streamline the management of regulated and sensitive data. The platform enables companies to launch credit solutions significantly faster by providing guided compliance and seamless API integrations, thus offering access to a wide array of financial data products through a simplified onboarding process. CRS's approach, recognized as Credit Data as a Service™, sets a new industry benchmark for comprehensive credit solutions and high-quality customer service. Headquartered in San Francisco, CRS is a certified Credit Reporting Agency, serving major credit bureaus and established as a subsidiary of Credit Reporting Services, Inc., which has been a trusted entity in the credit industry since 2006.

Cloudwall

Seed Round in 2022
Cloudwall Capital operates a digital asset risk platform designed to assist institutional investors in navigating the digital asset marketplace. The company aims to accelerate the blockchain economy by connecting capital with builders and innovators in the space. Its platform enables institutional investors to effectively manage digital asset portfolios, aligning with their investment and risk objectives. By leveraging the expertise of its team, Cloudwall Capital seeks to provide valuable insights and support for navigating the complexities of digital assets.

Afficiency

Series A in 2022
Afficiency Inc. is an insuretech company based in New York, focused on developing digital life insurance solutions. Founded in 2016, the company has created a platform that allows insurance carriers and reinsurers to rapidly digitize and distribute new products through an API. Afficiency's offerings include digitally underwritten life insurance products that can be issued to applicants within seconds. The platform also features a marketplace for customizable policy quoting, enabling users to select policies that best meet their needs, supported by artificial intelligence-driven recommendations. Through partnerships with various stakeholders in the insurance ecosystem, Afficiency aims to streamline the insurance process and enhance product accessibility.

Health Gorilla

Series C in 2022
Health Gorilla, Inc. is a California-based company that provides an interoperability solution designed to facilitate the sharing and aggregation of patient data among various stakeholders in the healthcare ecosystem, including patients, payers, providers, digital health solutions, and laboratories. The company's platform enables healthcare organizations to connect, aggregate clinical data, place clinical orders, and receive real-time notifications, while empowering patients with access to their aggregated personal health information. As a Federally Qualified Health Information Network and California Qualified Health Information Organization, Health Gorilla is committed to promoting national clinical interoperability in compliance with the Cures Act and the Trusted Exchange Framework Common Agreement (TEFCA). Established in 2011 and formerly known as Informedika, Inc., Health Gorilla aims to enhance the accessibility and usability of patient-centric data for health organizations and developers.

Ethos Life

Series D in 2022
Ethos Life is an insurance company that provides modern and ethical life insurance to protect life. They’re building ground-breaking software for life insurance (a $650 billion market) and the company's mission is to make protecting your family affordable, accessible, and instant. It also employs a human approach in delivering its services. Ethos policies are issued and guaranteed by Legal & General America (LGA), a large U.S. life insurance provider since 1836. They use technology to learn about what makes you unique so that they can find new and truly personal ways to cover you. Ethos was founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.

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.

Demex

Series A in 2021
Demex is an independent data and analytics company that addresses the increasing challenge of property losses from secondary perils, such as extreme weather events. By partnering with reinsurance brokers, insurers, and reinsurers, Demex utilizes advanced modeling techniques that incorporate weather and claims data, along with climate research, to assess loss accumulation. The company provides parametric stop-loss solutions tailored to the needs of its clients, effectively handling risks that exceed traditional catastrophe losses. Through its risk management platform, Demex enables businesses to analyze, price, and transfer climate-linked risks, thereby enhancing their ability to manage financial risks associated with severe weather conditions like hurricanes, heat waves, and droughts. This innovative approach supports the sustainability of insurers' operations in a changing climate.

Delos Insurance

Seed Round in 2021
Delos is a digital property insurance provider for homeowners in catastrophe areas. Insurance is difficult to find in high risk regions; few insurers write in these areas and the ones that do are expensive and slow. One main cause for this problem is low resolution catastrophe models, which have caused regular insurers to pull out of high risk areas. Our team has extensive experience in data science and aerospace engineering and is creating new, higher-resolution catastrophe models. We use these models to create a new home risk rating system. We will also use our models to innovate on product, actively managing our client's risk and helping them prepare for their likely perils.

CompStak

Series C in 2021
CompStak, Inc. is a New York-based company that operates an online database focused on commercial lease comparables, providing comprehensive deal information such as tenant names, addresses, rent, square footage, and landlord concessions. Established in 2011, CompStak employs a crowd-sourced model to collect data from brokers, landlords, appraisers, and researchers, facilitating the exchange of lease comps. The platform is utilized by various stakeholders in the real estate sector, including private equity funds, banks, asset managers, real estate investment trusts, and hedge funds, to conduct asset valuations and analyses prior to significant investments. Additionally, institutional owners leverage CompStak's data to compare properties effectively. The company has formed a strategic partnership with Knowledge Cubed to enhance its data offerings.

Checkbook

Series A in 2021
Checkbook Inc., established in 2014 and located in San Mateo, California, offers a digital payments platform that enables businesses to send payments online efficiently. The platform supports various payment methods, including ACH, RTP, Fednow, digital checks, paper checks, virtual cards, and popular digital wallets, all accessible through a single API call. Notably, recipients do not need to sign up or provide bank details to receive payments, streamlining the disbursement process. Checkbook's services include a good funds model and the ability to withdraw funds from existing corporate accounts, along with white-labeled functionality and PayFac capabilities. This comprehensive solution facilitates real-time money transfers and next-day settlements, making it easier for businesses to manage their payment needs.

Omnidian

Series B in 2021
Omnidian, Inc. is an insurance company based in Seattle, Washington, that specializes in providing protection plans for residential and commercial solar energy systems. Founded in 2015, the company offers a comprehensive lifetime performance guarantee, which includes real-time monitoring, proactive service alerts, and full coverage for hardware and software through a nationwide network of field service professionals. Omnidian serves individual homeowners as well as financial institutions managing large portfolios of residential solar assets. Its services ensure optimized power generation and reimbursement for energy loss, thereby safeguarding investments in the solar industry. The company is recognized for its innovative technology that continuously monitors solar systems, helping to protect and accelerate capital invested in distributed energy assets.

Credit Sesame

Series G in 2021
Credit Sesame, Inc. operates a credit and loan management platform designed to simplify and automate consumer credit management. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company offers a range of services including credit score monitoring, credit reports, identity theft protection, and personalized recommendations for personal loans, home loans, student loans, and refinancing options. The platform helps users analyze their loans, existing mortgages, and credit card debt, enabling them to manage and improve their credit and financial well-being in one location. By leveraging a deep understanding of personal credit and the latest digital banking technology, Credit Sesame provides a free online and mobile service that empowers consumers to effectively manage their credit and cash flow.

Certificial

Series A in 2021
Certificial is a real-time insurance verification platform that aims to streamline the supplier management process for businesses. It provides instant access to suppliers' insurance coverage and offers automatic updates when changes occur. The platform integrates seamlessly with brokers' APIs and AMS providers, facilitating easy access for agents and brokers without imposing fees on insurers. Additionally, Certificial enables companies to maintain a comprehensive record of their business relationships, share real-time information, and receive compliance alerts. This functionality helps mitigate risks associated with fraud, misinformation, and lapses in insurance coverage.

Caribou

Series B in 2021
Caribou is a company that specializes in automotive refinancing services, aimed at providing customers with better rates and lower monthly payments. By partnering with trusted lenders, Caribou enables drivers to take control of their auto finances, helping them save an average of over $115 per month on car payments. The company's offerings include auto refinances, auto insurance, total loss protection, guaranteed asset protection, key replacement coverage, and cosmetic care packages. These services are designed to not only reduce monthly payments but also to help customers save on interest and protect their automotive investments.

Ansel

Series A in 2021
Ansel Health is a developer of a health insurance platform designed for employers to improve employee benefits through a straightforward supplemental health benefits plan. The company provides insurance services that offer cash payouts to individuals diagnosed with various conditions, including those related to COVID-19. This support helps alleviate financial burdens associated with serious health issues, ensuring that employees have access to necessary resources for recovery.

Clearcover

Series D in 2021
Clearcover, Inc. is a digital car insurance provider based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 2016. The company focuses on delivering affordable car insurance products through an online platform and agents, utilizing an API-first approach to enhance customer experience. Clearcover leverages advanced technology to streamline the insurance process, minimizing costs by avoiding expensive advertising, which allows them to offer better coverage at lower rates. The company's commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction has garnered recognition, including accolades from Glassdoor and Inc. Magazine for its workplace culture.

Health Gorilla

Series B in 2021
Health Gorilla, Inc. is a California-based company that provides an interoperability solution designed to facilitate the sharing and aggregation of patient data among various stakeholders in the healthcare ecosystem, including patients, payers, providers, digital health solutions, and laboratories. The company's platform enables healthcare organizations to connect, aggregate clinical data, place clinical orders, and receive real-time notifications, while empowering patients with access to their aggregated personal health information. As a Federally Qualified Health Information Network and California Qualified Health Information Organization, Health Gorilla is committed to promoting national clinical interoperability in compliance with the Cures Act and the Trusted Exchange Framework Common Agreement (TEFCA). Established in 2011 and formerly known as Informedika, Inc., Health Gorilla aims to enhance the accessibility and usability of patient-centric data for health organizations and developers.

Marble

Seed Round in 2021
Marble is a developer of a digital wallet and loyalty platform for insurance. It also offers a platform where users can organize all their policies in one singular digital wallet and compare rates and find the right policy for them.

Driver Technologies

Venture Round in 2021
Driver Technologies Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in mobile application software focused on enhancing road safety. Founded in 2017, the company offers a hardware-free app that allows users to video record their trips while providing real-time alerts about potential hazards, such as the risk of colliding with other vehicles or pedestrians, lane drifting, and drowsiness. The app incorporates voice control features, facilitating safe access to entertainment, news, and navigation services without requiring physical interaction. Additionally, Driver Technologies aims to help users document their driving experiences, which can be useful for insurance purposes and improving overall safety on the road.

Newmetrix

Venture Round in 2020
Newmetrix is a technology company that offers a cloud-based video management platform aimed at minimizing risks on construction job sites through the integration of human and artificial intelligence. The platform leverages machine learning to analyze images and videos from various projects, categorizing them with construction-specific tags. This capability helps clients address challenges related to management, collaboration, search, and analysis of industrial visual content, thereby enhancing safety and operational efficiency in the construction industry.

Flyreel

Series A in 2020
Flyreel, Inc. is a technology company that develops a platform to assist with property insurance underwriting. Based in Denver, Colorado, the company utilizes artificial intelligence and insurance-specific computer vision to guide users through self-service inspections and claims processes. The platform captures comprehensive data about properties, including risks, hazards, features, and materials, creating a detailed record for policyholders. By enabling insurance carriers to make data-driven underwriting and policy decisions, Flyreel aims to enhance underwriting efficiency, improve risk management, and increase customer satisfaction. Originally incorporated as MyFactals, Inc. in 2013, the company rebranded to Flyreel, Inc. in March 2018.

Matic Insurance

Series B in 2020
Matic Insurance Services, Inc. is a digital insurance agency based in Columbus, Ohio, with additional offices in California and Ukraine. Established in 2014, Matic has transformed the insurtech landscape by integrating insurance solutions into the home and auto ownership experience. The company's digital marketplace features over 40 A-rated home and auto insurance carriers and collaborates with various distribution partners across mortgage originations, banking, real estate, and personal finance. Matic prioritizes policyholder advocacy by offering a straightforward and transparent comparison shopping process, which enables customers to save significant time and reduce their premiums by more than 30% annually. Through its platform, Matic provides a seamless experience for homeowners to analyze property data and compare insurance quotes efficiently.

Integriant

Seed Round in 2020
Integriant is an insurance agency focused on the life and Medicare insurance sectors. The company provides a range of insurance products aimed at protecting the financial well-being of individuals and families. By leveraging a combination of online tools and licensed agents, Integriant enables consumers to compare various insurance plans, allowing them to select options that best fit their needs and budgets. The platform is designed to enhance the marketing and sales processes within the insurance industry, facilitating easier access to essential insurance services.

NextCapital

Series D in 2020
NextCapital is a Chicago-based company established in 1996 that offers a digital advice platform designed to provide personalized planning and managed accounts to individual investors. The platform features an open-architecture advisory system that integrates account aggregation, analytics, planning, and portfolio management. This approach allows partners, including financial institutions, to customize their advice methodologies and fiduciary roles. NextCapital serves clients through various channels, including 401(k), IRA, and taxable brokerage accounts, ensuring that investors have access to objective and comprehensive portfolio services tailored to their specific needs.

Demex

Seed Round in 2020
Demex is an independent data and analytics company that addresses the increasing challenge of property losses from secondary perils, such as extreme weather events. By partnering with reinsurance brokers, insurers, and reinsurers, Demex utilizes advanced modeling techniques that incorporate weather and claims data, along with climate research, to assess loss accumulation. The company provides parametric stop-loss solutions tailored to the needs of its clients, effectively handling risks that exceed traditional catastrophe losses. Through its risk management platform, Demex enables businesses to analyze, price, and transfer climate-linked risks, thereby enhancing their ability to manage financial risks associated with severe weather conditions like hurricanes, heat waves, and droughts. This innovative approach supports the sustainability of insurers' operations in a changing climate.

Axio

Series A in 2020
Axio is a leading provider of SaaS-based cyber management software, primarily focused on helping organizations understand and manage their cybersecurity risks. Its flagship platform, Axio360, facilitates collaboration among security leaders, business executives, and board members by providing a unified view of critical corporate risks in financial terms. Since its inception in 2016, Axio has partnered with numerous prominent companies across sectors such as critical infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, and financial services. The software enables organizations to optimize their cyber resilience, quantify exposure, analyze insurance options, and evaluate cybersecurity programs, ultimately supporting informed decision-making regarding cybersecurity priorities and investments.

SMArtX Advisory Solutions

Venture Round in 2020
SMArtX Advisory Solutions operates an asset management platform designed to grant financial advisors access to a range of investment options, including traditional and alternative strategies, all within a unified managed account structure. The platform allows for real-time portfolio valuation and performance reporting, as well as intraday allocation tools, enabling users to customize and simultaneously deploy individual portfolios across multiple client accounts. Its features include rebalance and drift management, ensuring that portfolios remain aligned with pre-set allocations. By integrating these capabilities, SMArtX Advisory Solutions provides advisors with institutional-quality management and comprehensive wealth management alternatives.

Boost

Series A in 2020
Boost Insurance empowers any company to engage with their customers and increase sales by offering insurance through their own digital experience. Licensed to develop and distribute P&C insurance products in all 50 states, Boost provides insurance infrastructure-as-a-service that packages the necessary compliance, operational, capital, and technological components of an insurance program into a turnkey white-labeled solution, accessible via a simple API integration. Businesses that choose Boost can reduce the cost and complexity of building and managing their insurance function, and quickly begin engaging their customers with valuable insurance products.

Clearcover

Series C in 2020
Clearcover, Inc. is a digital car insurance provider based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 2016. The company focuses on delivering affordable car insurance products through an online platform and agents, utilizing an API-first approach to enhance customer experience. Clearcover leverages advanced technology to streamline the insurance process, minimizing costs by avoiding expensive advertising, which allows them to offer better coverage at lower rates. The company's commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction has garnered recognition, including accolades from Glassdoor and Inc. Magazine for its workplace culture.

Tomorrow Ideas

Venture Round in 2019
Tomorrow Ideas develops an application that helps in protecting family’s financial future. Its application includes last will and testament for the family and the laws of the state, a revocable living trust, guardianship for children and pets, net worth and life insurance calculator, term life insurance comparison, and a complimentary insurance policy. Tomorrow Ideas' application can be downloaded from iOS and Android. David Hanley, Erik Berg, Joshua Heckathorn, and Wayne Rambo founded it in 2015, with its headquarters in Seattle in Washington.

Credit Sesame

Venture Round in 2019
Credit Sesame, Inc. operates a credit and loan management platform designed to simplify and automate consumer credit management. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company offers a range of services including credit score monitoring, credit reports, identity theft protection, and personalized recommendations for personal loans, home loans, student loans, and refinancing options. The platform helps users analyze their loans, existing mortgages, and credit card debt, enabling them to manage and improve their credit and financial well-being in one location. By leveraging a deep understanding of personal credit and the latest digital banking technology, Credit Sesame provides a free online and mobile service that empowers consumers to effectively manage their credit and cash flow.

Omnidian

Series A in 2019
Omnidian, Inc. is an insurance company based in Seattle, Washington, that specializes in providing protection plans for residential and commercial solar energy systems. Founded in 2015, the company offers a comprehensive lifetime performance guarantee, which includes real-time monitoring, proactive service alerts, and full coverage for hardware and software through a nationwide network of field service professionals. Omnidian serves individual homeowners as well as financial institutions managing large portfolios of residential solar assets. Its services ensure optimized power generation and reimbursement for energy loss, thereby safeguarding investments in the solar industry. The company is recognized for its innovative technology that continuously monitors solar systems, helping to protect and accelerate capital invested in distributed energy assets.

Marqeta

Series E in 2019
Marqeta, Inc. is a payment card issuing and processing platform that enables businesses to create and manage customized payment solutions. Founded in 2010 and based in Oakland, California, Marqeta offers a range of services, including virtual cards, real-time fund transfers, and spend controls, all powered by open APIs. This flexibility allows clients from various sectors, such as e-commerce, digital banking, and lending, to rapidly develop and deploy their own card programs without relying on traditional banking infrastructure. Marqeta's platform supports various payment options, including digital, physical, and tokenized cards, and is certified to operate in 40 countries. The company primarily earns revenue through processing and ATM fees associated with the cards issued on its platform.

CompStak

Series B in 2019
CompStak, Inc. is a New York-based company that operates an online database focused on commercial lease comparables, providing comprehensive deal information such as tenant names, addresses, rent, square footage, and landlord concessions. Established in 2011, CompStak employs a crowd-sourced model to collect data from brokers, landlords, appraisers, and researchers, facilitating the exchange of lease comps. The platform is utilized by various stakeholders in the real estate sector, including private equity funds, banks, asset managers, real estate investment trusts, and hedge funds, to conduct asset valuations and analyses prior to significant investments. Additionally, institutional owners leverage CompStak's data to compare properties effectively. The company has formed a strategic partnership with Knowledge Cubed to enhance its data offerings.

Gainfully

Series A in 2019
Gainfully, Inc. is an online marketing platform designed for the financial services industry, enabling financial professionals to enhance their marketing efforts and generate new business. The platform offers tools for social networking, personalized email campaigns, and automated content updates, facilitating the sharing of branded marketing content. Gainfully's mobile application provides advisors, brokers, and agents with access to a library of resources and allows them to promote their professional brand effectively. The platform also supports asset management and insurance companies in scaling their marketing efforts, while empowering broker-dealers and registered investment advisors to strengthen their online presence. Founded in 2012 and originally known as AdvisorDeck, Gainfully is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in New York.

Clearcover

Series B in 2019
Clearcover, Inc. is a digital car insurance provider based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 2016. The company focuses on delivering affordable car insurance products through an online platform and agents, utilizing an API-first approach to enhance customer experience. Clearcover leverages advanced technology to streamline the insurance process, minimizing costs by avoiding expensive advertising, which allows them to offer better coverage at lower rates. The company's commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction has garnered recognition, including accolades from Glassdoor and Inc. Magazine for its workplace culture.

Protecht

Series A in 2018
Protecht, Inc., operating as TicketGuardian, specializes in developing insurtech products tailored for the consumer experience economy. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, the company offers ticketing and registration platforms that enable businesses to manage inventory, revenue, fan engagement, and payments in real time. With a focus on security and scalability, Protecht provides enterprise-level technology designed to protect data and enhance customer interactions. The company leverages embedded technologies to deliver insurance solutions across the online economy, empowering partners with financial control, security protocols, data analytics, and improved conversion rates. With a team boasting over 100 years of combined experience in fraud, risk, insurance, finance, and payments, Protecht aims to support both businesses and consumers by creating a robust economic infrastructure and delivering comprehensive solutions to its insurance partners.

Authentic4D

Series A in 2018
Authentic4D provides medical imaging review and resolution services specifically designed for clients involved in casualty insurance claims. The company utilizes advanced software to convert complex medical scans into clear 2D and 3D video representations of a claimant's anatomy. By comparing these visualizations to healthy and injured states, Authentic4D assists insurance companies in identifying fraudulent claims. This capability not only helps in reducing the costs associated with litigation but also minimizes payments for ongoing treatment, thereby enhancing the efficiency of the claims process.

SmartAsset

Series C in 2018
SmartAsset is an online platform dedicated to providing consumer-focused financial information and advice. It operates SmartAdvisor, a marketplace designed to connect consumers with financial advisors and products. The platform reaches approximately 75 million users each month through its educational content, personalized calculators, and decision-making tools, all aimed at helping individuals make informed financial choices related to home buying, retirement, and taxes. SmartAsset has gained recognition for its growth and innovation, having been ranked among the fastest-growing private companies and listed among the best financial planning technology companies. With a recent valuation exceeding $1 billion following a significant funding round, SmartAsset continues to enhance its offerings to empower users in their financial journeys.

Credit Sesame

Venture Round in 2017
Credit Sesame, Inc. operates a credit and loan management platform designed to simplify and automate consumer credit management. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company offers a range of services including credit score monitoring, credit reports, identity theft protection, and personalized recommendations for personal loans, home loans, student loans, and refinancing options. The platform helps users analyze their loans, existing mortgages, and credit card debt, enabling them to manage and improve their credit and financial well-being in one location. By leveraging a deep understanding of personal credit and the latest digital banking technology, Credit Sesame provides a free online and mobile service that empowers consumers to effectively manage their credit and cash flow.

Boost

Seed Round in 2017
Boost Insurance empowers any company to engage with their customers and increase sales by offering insurance through their own digital experience. Licensed to develop and distribute P&C insurance products in all 50 states, Boost provides insurance infrastructure-as-a-service that packages the necessary compliance, operational, capital, and technological components of an insurance program into a turnkey white-labeled solution, accessible via a simple API integration. Businesses that choose Boost can reduce the cost and complexity of building and managing their insurance function, and quickly begin engaging their customers with valuable insurance products.

Advizr

Series A in 2017
Advizr is dedicated to creating financial planning software that enables profitable financial planning for all of its customers. It has automated advice delivery that allows more advisors to participate in holistic advice and more clients to receive financial plans regardless of their net worth. Advizr was co-founded by Hussain Zaidi, Mustapha Baassiri, and Jorge Alvarez in 2013 and is based in New York.

Sure

Series A in 2017
Sure Inc. is an insurance technology company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2014. It operates an online application that allows users to purchase a variety of insurance coverages, including those for luggage, smartphones, personal belongings, and renters. Sure collaborates with several prominent insurance providers to offer comprehensive insurance solutions. The company also provides an enterprise SaaS platform and APIs that facilitate digital transformation and the distribution of embedded insurance, enabling global brands and insurance carriers to manage and sell insurance products effectively. By streamlining the digital insurance sales process and enhancing service delivery, Sure supports various phases of the insurance lifecycle, all without necessitating additional IT resources.

Marqeta

Series D in 2017
Marqeta, Inc. is a payment card issuing and processing platform that enables businesses to create and manage customized payment solutions. Founded in 2010 and based in Oakland, California, Marqeta offers a range of services, including virtual cards, real-time fund transfers, and spend controls, all powered by open APIs. This flexibility allows clients from various sectors, such as e-commerce, digital banking, and lending, to rapidly develop and deploy their own card programs without relying on traditional banking infrastructure. Marqeta's platform supports various payment options, including digital, physical, and tokenized cards, and is certified to operate in 40 countries. The company primarily earns revenue through processing and ATM fees associated with the cards issued on its platform.

Wellthie

Series A in 2017
Wellthie Inc. is an insurance technology company based in New York, founded in 2013, that aims to modernize the insurance shopping experience. It provides a cloud-based e-commerce platform designed to simplify the distribution of insurance for small businesses and individuals. Wellthie's platform features tools for broker and carrier shopping, including medical and ancillary quotes, a broker management dashboard, modeling and scenario planning, and custom client proposals. Additionally, it offers a national small group benefits marketplace that helps brokers optimize sales and allows carriers to enhance product distribution. By delivering an intuitive shopping experience, Wellthie enables insurance professionals to increase sales across various insurance lines while assisting small businesses in finding suitable health insurance options online.

Snapsheet

Series C in 2016
Snapsheet is a cloud-native claims management software company that specializes in transforming the end-to-end claims process through digitization and intelligent automation. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including electronic intake of first notice of loss (FNOL), data investigation, technology-assisted investigation, claims assessment, and digital payment processing for settlements. By leveraging its technology-enabled appraisal services, Snapsheet enhances customer experience and increases organizational agility for its clients. The company is known for deploying one of the fastest digital auto insurance claims processes in the United States. As a trusted innovation partner, Snapsheet collaborates with over 100 clients, including major insurance carriers, third-party administrators, and disruptors in the insurtech and sharing economy sectors.

SmartAsset

Series B in 2016
SmartAsset is an online platform dedicated to providing consumer-focused financial information and advice. It operates SmartAdvisor, a marketplace designed to connect consumers with financial advisors and products. The platform reaches approximately 75 million users each month through its educational content, personalized calculators, and decision-making tools, all aimed at helping individuals make informed financial choices related to home buying, retirement, and taxes. SmartAsset has gained recognition for its growth and innovation, having been ranked among the fastest-growing private companies and listed among the best financial planning technology companies. With a recent valuation exceeding $1 billion following a significant funding round, SmartAsset continues to enhance its offerings to empower users in their financial journeys.

LiftForward

Series B in 2016
LiftForward provides corporations with payment solutions that power subscription services, membership programs and Hardware as a Service. LiftForward’s payment solutions include digital lead generation, point-of sale software, white labelled e-commerce platforms, inventory management, shipping, customer account management and real-time customer analytics reporting. LiftForward also supplies the financing, providing a total end-to-end solution. LiftForward’s Hardware as a Service is becoming the sought after method of selling equipment and capital items of all types. LiftForward’s software and services powers Microsoft’s Surface Membership which allows businesses to pay monthly fees in exchange for a bundle of equipment, software, warranties, training and accessories.

Marqeta

Series C in 2015
Marqeta, Inc. is a payment card issuing and processing platform that enables businesses to create and manage customized payment solutions. Founded in 2010 and based in Oakland, California, Marqeta offers a range of services, including virtual cards, real-time fund transfers, and spend controls, all powered by open APIs. This flexibility allows clients from various sectors, such as e-commerce, digital banking, and lending, to rapidly develop and deploy their own card programs without relying on traditional banking infrastructure. Marqeta's platform supports various payment options, including digital, physical, and tokenized cards, and is certified to operate in 40 countries. The company primarily earns revenue through processing and ATM fees associated with the cards issued on its platform.

Credit Sesame

Series D in 2015
Credit Sesame, Inc. operates a credit and loan management platform designed to simplify and automate consumer credit management. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company offers a range of services including credit score monitoring, credit reports, identity theft protection, and personalized recommendations for personal loans, home loans, student loans, and refinancing options. The platform helps users analyze their loans, existing mortgages, and credit card debt, enabling them to manage and improve their credit and financial well-being in one location. By leveraging a deep understanding of personal credit and the latest digital banking technology, Credit Sesame provides a free online and mobile service that empowers consumers to effectively manage their credit and cash flow.

Crown Global Insurance Group

Venture Round in 2015
Crown Global Insurance Group, LLC specializes in providing tailored insurance solutions for high net-worth individuals, hedge funds, private equity firms, and institutional investors globally. Established in 1994 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in North America, the Cayman Islands, and Switzerland, the company offers a range of products including private placement life insurance, group annuity contracts, and private placement variable immediate annuities. With over 15 years of experience, Crown Global has built a strong reputation for structuring compliant variable life insurance and annuity policies, ensuring that clients can efficiently manage risks and make tax-efficient investments in alternative assets such as real estate and hedge funds. The firm is led by a team of seasoned professionals with extensive backgrounds in investment, tax planning, wealth management, and asset preservation.

Hamilton Insurance Group

Private Equity Round in 2013
Hamilton Insurance Group leverages analytics and research to create underwriting and investment value for its clients and shareholders. As of March 31, 2014, Hamilton Insurance Group had over $800 million in capital.

Financeit

Series A in 2013
Financeit USA Inc. is an online platform that enables businesses to offer consumer financing, allowing customers to manage loans from various web-enabled devices. Founded in 2011 and based in New York, the company operates as a subsidiary of Financeit Canada Inc. Its point-of-sale financing platform simplifies complex sales transactions, helping businesses close more sales by providing customers with affordable monthly payment options for significant purchases, such as home improvements, vehicles, or retail items. Financeit serves a diverse range of businesses, including larger enterprises, by offering an integrated suite of solutions that encompasses lead management, live contact support, financing options, and promotional tools. The company has partnered with over 8,000 merchants and has processed more than $5 billion in loan applications, earning recognition as the Canadian Lenders Association's Company of the Year in Lending in 2019.

Rev Worldwide

Series C in 2013
Rêv is a financial services technology company developing payment products around the world, leveraging a proprietary transaction processing platform, pioneering a number of firsts in travel, loyalty, currency exchange, and next generation mobile banking. Learn more at www.revworldwide.com.

Ceannate

Series C in 2011
Ceannate Corp is an Illinois-based company that specializes in providing solutions within the U.S. student loan marketplace. It focuses on receivables management and data gathering for both government and private sectors. Additionally, Ceannate partners with universities to offer default aversion services, assisting students in selecting payment plans, processing deferments, and understanding the implications of forbearance. The company also provides general guidance regarding financial aid. Furthermore, Ceannate offers business process outsourcing services that include education loan servicing and support for financial and mental health issues, aimed at helping colleges and workplaces maintain strong relationships with current and former students.

TIO Networks

Post in 2008
TIO Networks serves the largest telecom, wireless, cable and utility network operators in North America. With more than 60,000 physical location endpoints in our bill payment processing network, TIO symbolizes fast, convenient and secure access to high quality bill payment services.

Accruit

Venture Round in 2008
Accruit is a qualified intermediary specializing in 1031 exchanges, which allow real estate investors to defer capital gains taxes through the exchange of properties. The company provides a comprehensive suite of financial technology services tailored to high-volume programs, ensuring the safe deposit and timely disbursement of assets. By facilitating various types of exchanges, including reverse, build-to-suit, single, and program exchanges, Accruit supports clients in managing their real estate transactions effectively. This enables clients to meet their business and wealth management objectives while navigating the complexities of the exchange process.

E-Duction

Series B in 2007
E-Duction is at the forefront of the evolving payment industry – paying for goods and services via payroll deduction. The current advent of consumerism is creating demand for more complex payroll deduction products, including variable and dynamic products in which the deduction/payment amount may change each month. E-Duction's transaction processing capabilities make possible a wide range of profitable, consumer-friendly payroll deduction-based services which meet the key demands of today's large and small employers alike.

U.S. Fiduciary

Venture Round in 2007
U.S. Fiduciary, Inc. operates as a boutique financial services firm. Its products include managed accounts, mutual fund and ETF model portfolios, and advisor managed portfolios; and Client Acquisition Tool, which allows advisors to profile clients to determine their goals, preferences, and risk tolerance. The company also provides asset allocation modeling and research; brokerage services; and portfolio administration performance reporting services. In addition, it offers professional development curriculum that covers a range of topics, such as portfolio construction, asset allocation, manager research and selection, the use of alternative investments, behavioral finance, compliance, and fiduciary responsibility. The company serves investment advisors and their high net worth and institutional clients. It has strategic partnership with CRA RogersCasey, Frontier Asset Management, and Greenrock Research. U.S. Fiduciary, Inc. was founded in 2003 and is based in Houston, Texas.

Loan Servicing Solutions

Debt Financing in 2007
Loan Servicing Solutions, LLC is a special servicing company concentrating on servicing defaulted residential mortgages. The company is located in Buffalo, New York. In March 2008 the Company was acquired by Arbor Residential Mortgage, LLC.

Bolt

Venture Round in 2006
BOLT Solutions Inc. operates a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) distribution and customer support platform tailored for the property and casualty insurance industry. The BOLT Platform facilitates direct distribution of products and services for insurance carriers and their agents, offering a unified interface that integrates seamlessly with existing infrastructure. This platform supports various distribution channels, including field agents, contact centers, and direct-to-consumer approaches, allowing users to start with one channel and expand to multiple channels as needed. BOLT's ecosystem enables users to proactively market and sell their own products alongside bundled offerings from other carriers, thereby enhancing customer engagement and solution ownership. Founded in 2000 and based in New York, the company has a research and development facility in Tel-Aviv, Israel, and serves a diverse clientele, including independent agencies, brokers, wholesalers, and insurance companies of all sizes. BOLT Solutions Inc. is a subsidiary of Arsenal Acquisition Holdings, LLC.

Planet Payment

Convertible Note in 2005
Planet Payment is a provider of integrated payment processing and multicurrency solutions, catering primarily to the hospitality, retail, and financial services sectors. The company delivers a range of services, including acquiring, processing, gateway, and currency conversion, addressing the complexities of the global electronic payments landscape. It operates through a centrally-hosted transaction platform that facilitates the interaction between consumers, merchants, banks, and payment networks, ensuring seamless transactions across various markets. With a presence in 23 countries and territories, Planet Payment's solutions are deployed at over 103,000 active merchant locations worldwide. In addition to payment processing, the company offers value-added tax refund and consulting services, as well as treasury and foreign exchange services, helping merchants and financial institutions navigate the intricacies of international payments.

Homeowners of America Holding

Series A in 2005
Homeowners of America Holding Corporation, based in Irving, Texas, specializes in providing property and casualty insurance for homeowners, condominium owners, and tenants. The company offers a range of policies, including homeowners, dwelling fire, tenant, and extended coverage, designed to protect against losses from various catastrophes. It focuses on insuring well-maintained residences, excluding luxury homes, and targets clients with a responsible ownership history. Homeowners of America distributes its insurance products through independent general lines agents across Texas. Established in 2005, the company aims to deliver comprehensive coverage options to its customers.

Higher One

Series D in 2004
Higher One, established in 2000, offers technology and payment services tailored for higher education institutions and their students. The company specializes in efficient solutions for financial disbursements, encompassing student refunds, on-campus and community purchases, payroll and employee expenses, and the collection of payments from students, parents, and sponsors. By streamlining these processes, Higher One aims to enhance the financial experience within the education sector.

Talbot Holdings

Series B in 2004
Talbot Holdings, Ltd. is a specialty insurance group operating within the Lloyd’s insurance market. Talbot focuses on underwriting a number of specialty risks, with particularly strong franchises in marine and energy lines, war and political risks, direct property, financial institutions and treaty underwriting. The company is incorporated in Bermuda, with the management team based in London. In July 2007, Talbot was sold to Validus Holdings Ltd. for $410 million.

E-Duction

Venture Round in 2004
E-Duction is at the forefront of the evolving payment industry – paying for goods and services via payroll deduction. The current advent of consumerism is creating demand for more complex payroll deduction products, including variable and dynamic products in which the deduction/payment amount may change each month. E-Duction's transaction processing capabilities make possible a wide range of profitable, consumer-friendly payroll deduction-based services which meet the key demands of today's large and small employers alike.

RedVision System

Series A in 2003
RedVision is an independent provider of innovative Real Property Research solutions that combine experts and technology to improve service levels and the bottom line.They serve users of title evidence looking for relevant and accurate information solutions. They combine their integrated workflow platform, a vast title plant database and well-trained service experts to provide consistent, cost effective information solutions used to make expedient business decisions.

GMI Ratings

Series A in 2002
GMI Ratings, based in Portland, Maine, is a prominent independent provider of corporate governance and executive compensation information and analysis. The company employs a range of proprietary metrics and algorithms to assess corporate governance policies and practices. By merging with The Corporate Library in 2010, GMI Ratings expanded its capabilities in evaluating governance structures. The firm offers investment decision support tools, which include environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ratings, to various financial entities such as asset managers, banks, hedge funds, and pension funds. This enables investors to make informed financial decisions based on comprehensive governance assessments.

Accupost Corporation

Series A in 2002
Accupost Corporation, now a business unit of TransUnion, is a technology and outsource services provider of post-closing solutions for the mortgage services industry. Accupost’s post-closing system automates back-office processes to improve efficiencies, increase productivity and minimize the risks associated with non-compliance of loan documentation. The company’s platform includes mortgage assignment and release processing, document retrieval, portfolio due diligence, document imaging and government insuring services. In August 2004, AccuPost was acquired by TransUnion Settlement Services, a subsidiary of leading global information solutions company TransUnion.

NetSpend

Series C in 2002
NetSpend is a provider of prepaid Visa and MasterCard debit cards, primarily serving the unbanked and underbanked consumer segments in the United States, which comprise approximately 70 million individuals. The company markets its reloadable prepaid debit cards as alternatives to cash, credit, and traditional banking services. In addition to these cards, NetSpend offers a range of financial services, including direct deposit, interest-bearing savings accounts, bill payment options, card-to-card transfers, and personal financial management tools. Cardholders can also access their accounts online or via mobile devices, and the company provides overdraft protection and complimentary insurance coverage through its issuing banks. Furthermore, NetSpend features a selection of branded gift cards and a travel money card product, enhancing its portfolio of offerings for consumers seeking accessible financial solutions.

Xspand

Debt Financing in 2001
Plymouth Park Tax Services LLC, doing business as XSPAND and headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, is one of the largest firms exclusively focused on purchasing, servicing, and securitizing municipal tax liens. The company is a leader in providing public and private sector revenue solutions for non-performing assets. Xspand was acquired by Bear Stearns and is now part of JPMorgan.

SafeRent Solutions

Series C in 2001
SafeRent provides quality information to empower good leasing decisions, reduce bad debt, and mitigate risk. They also help to manage risk associated with lease defaults.

CoreLogic

Series C in 2001
CoreLogic is a technology company that specializes in providing data analytics and risk assessment solutions tailored for the real estate sector. It offers a comprehensive range of services, including consumer, financial, and property information, which are utilized by businesses and government entities. By integrating public, contributory, and proprietary data, CoreLogic develops predictive analytics that enhance decision-making and provide transparency in the markets it serves. The company has established one of the largest databases in the U.S. focused on real estate, mortgage applications, and loan performance, and is recognized as a leading provider of credit reporting, property tax assessments, valuations, flood determinations, and geospatial analytics. CoreLogic serves over one million users, including real estate professionals, financial institutions, and government agencies, helping them assess risk, support underwriting, and improve overall business performance. Headquartered in Santa Ana, California, CoreLogic employs more than 10,000 individuals worldwide.
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