IA Capital Group

IA Capital Group, Inc. is a New York-based private investment firm that specializes in direct investments across various stages of company development, including private equity, buyouts, and venture capital. The firm focuses on sectors such as insurtech, fintech, commercial printing, education services, and diversified financial services, among others. IA Capital typically invests between $1.5 million and $10 million in companies with annual sales exceeding $2 million. The firm aims to establish both majority and minority stakes in its portfolio companies and is active in the United States, Canada, Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Founded in 1992, IA Capital Group is committed to collaborating with innovative entrepreneurs to drive growth and development in their respective industries.

Brett Baris

Advisory Partner

Christy Lane

Advisory Partner

Andrew Lerner

Managing Partner

Bruce Macfarlane

Advisory Partner

Ravi Shah

Associate

Richard L. Viton

Partner

Anton Wesener

vice_president

Past deals in Property Insurance

Delos Insurance

Seed Round in 2021
Delos is building a digital property insurance company 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.

Marble

Seed Round in 2021
Insurance companies spend billions on marketing to find new customers, and often those costs come back to you in the form of higher premiums. We’re changing that. At Marble, we put our members at the center of the insurance process so they can effortlessly protect the things they care about, all while earning the value they deserve. We’re laser-focused on saving insurance customers money by building a rewards-based membership program. This same loyalty program serves as a more direct and effective marketing channel for insurance companies. It’s not often that you get to say this when talking about insurance, but with Marble, everybody truly does win.

Boost

Series A in 2020
Boost Insurance USA, Inc. specializes in providing a comprehensive platform for insurtech startups in the property and casualty insurance sector. Established in 2017 and headquartered in New York, Boost offers an infrastructure-as-a-service solution that simplifies the creation and management of insurance products. The platform enables technology companies and emerging startups to seamlessly embed insurance offerings into their existing systems, significantly reducing costs associated with operational, compliance, and capital requirements through straightforward API integration. Boost automates essential processes such as policy administration, claims management, and regulatory compliance, allowing partners to concentrate on enhancing customer experiences and innovating their insurance products. The company is licensed to produce both commercial and personal lines of insurance across all 50 states, delivering modern, 'A'-rated insurance solutions that are backed by leading industry players.

Authentic4D

Series A in 2018
Authentic4D is an insurtech company that specializes in evaluating and visualizing bodily injury claims for insurance companies and attorneys. The company operates a medical imaging review and resolution platform that simplifies complex medical images by converting them into easily understandable videos. This technology allows for side-by-side comparisons of a claimant's medical images with the same anatomy in both healthy and injured states. By providing clear visualizations, Authentic4D enables insurance companies to identify potential fraudulent claims more effectively, ultimately reducing litigation costs and ongoing treatment payments.

Boost

Seed Round in 2017
Boost Insurance USA, Inc. specializes in providing a comprehensive platform for insurtech startups in the property and casualty insurance sector. Established in 2017 and headquartered in New York, Boost offers an infrastructure-as-a-service solution that simplifies the creation and management of insurance products. The platform enables technology companies and emerging startups to seamlessly embed insurance offerings into their existing systems, significantly reducing costs associated with operational, compliance, and capital requirements through straightforward API integration. Boost automates essential processes such as policy administration, claims management, and regulatory compliance, allowing partners to concentrate on enhancing customer experiences and innovating their insurance products. The company is licensed to produce both commercial and personal lines of insurance across all 50 states, delivering modern, 'A'-rated insurance solutions that are backed by leading industry players.

Sure

Series A in 2017
Sure Inc. is a San Diego-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in providing an online application for purchasing various types of insurance coverage. Users can obtain insurance for items such as luggage, smartphones, clothing, and personal property, as well as for renters and personal injuries. Sure collaborates with multiple insurance providers, including Nationwide, Chubb, and MetLife, to offer a diverse range of insurance solutions tailored to consumer needs. The mobile app is designed for convenience, allowing users to buy and manage their insurance policies anytime and anywhere, making it easier for individuals to protect their assets and manage risk effectively.

Crown Global Insurance Group

Venture Round in 2015
Crown Global Insurance Group, LLC, through its subsidiaries, provides specialty insurance solutions for high net-worth individuals, hedge funds, private equity, and institutional investors worldwide. It offers private placement life insurance, group annuity contract, fund advisor benefit plan, and private placement variable immediate annuity products. Crown Global Insurance Group, LLC was founded in 1994 and is based in New York, New York with additional offices in North America, Cayman Islands, and Switzerland.

Hamilton Insurance Group

Private Equity Round in 2013
Hamilton Insurance Group is a specialty insurance and reinsurance company that operates globally with underwriting operations in Lloyd's, Ireland, Bermuda, and the United States. The company utilizes analytics and research to enhance underwriting and investment value for its clients and shareholders. Hamilton Insurance Group features three principal underwriting platforms: Hamilton Global Specialty, Hamilton Select, and Hamilton Re, which are organized into two main business segments: International and Bermuda. As of March 31, 2014, the company possessed over $800 million in capital, underscoring its financial foundation in the specialty insurance market.
Homeowners of America Holding Corporation is a Texas-based company that provides property and casualty insurance to homeowners, condominium owners, and tenants. Founded in 2005 and located in Irving, the company specializes in offering a variety of insurance products, including homeowners, dwelling fire, tenant, and condominium owner’s policies, as well as flood and extended coverage. Homeowners of America focuses on insuring well-maintained dwellings owned by clients with a history of responsible ownership, excluding luxury homes. The company distributes its insurance products through independent insurance agents across Texas, ensuring broad access for customers seeking protection against property damage from various catastrophes.

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.