MS&AD Ventures

MS&AD Ventures is the corporate venture arm of MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, based in Menlo Park, California. Founded in 2018, it invests in seed to Series B startups and supports early to growth-stage companies worldwide. The focus includes big data, insurance and financial services, risk tech, InsurTech, fintech, IoT, climate, cyber security, mobility, health, and AI and analytics. The venture arm seeks strategic opportunities, often providing early-stage capital typically in the range of $0.5 million to $3 million, to align innovations with MS&AD's insurance and risk-management businesses. Through its investments, it aims to back technologies that advance underwriting, claims, risk assessment, and customer experience across global markets.

Mikiko Clanton

Senior Associate

Elias Davis

Partner

Andreas Dittes

Venture Partner

Shin Enomoto

Principal

Takashi Sato

Managing Partner

Past deals in Insurance Brokers

Mulberri

Series A in 2023
Mulberri is an innovative business insurance solution specifically designed for Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) and brokers. The company has developed a platform that streamlines the insurance buying process for clients, brokers, and franchises. Its user-friendly interface automates data gathering, facilitating the sending of quote requests and comparison of offers. The platform also incorporates an AI engine to enhance the monetization of PEOs, providing valuable insights and predictive analytics. By simplifying the complexities of business insurance, Mulberri aims to increase transparency and reduce costs for small to medium-sized businesses, fostering collaboration among PEOs, brokers, and insurance carriers.

Anzen

Seed Round in 2022
Anzen is an insurance technology company that uses artificial intelligence to underwrite and broker management liability and other specialty protections, including directors and officers, employment practices, cyber, fiduciary, crime, tech E&O, and E&O coverage. It operates a marketplace of leading carriers to competitively place coverage and streamline transactions in the specialty insurance market. Submissions can be made by a single email or a short digital form. The platform serves brokers and supports coverage for small to mid-market private companies, helping them close more deals and protect against corporate risks. In addition, it offers operations reporting and HRIS-integrated tools through software as a service, along with incident response services to help organizations identify, prevent losses, and manage liabilities.

Mulberri

Seed Round in 2022
Mulberri is an innovative business insurance solution specifically designed for Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) and brokers. The company has developed a platform that streamlines the insurance buying process for clients, brokers, and franchises. Its user-friendly interface automates data gathering, facilitating the sending of quote requests and comparison of offers. The platform also incorporates an AI engine to enhance the monetization of PEOs, providing valuable insights and predictive analytics. By simplifying the complexities of business insurance, Mulberri aims to increase transparency and reduce costs for small to medium-sized businesses, fostering collaboration among PEOs, brokers, and insurance carriers.

FutureProof Technologies

Venture Round in 2022
FutureProof is a technology company that develops AI-driven insurance solutions. It specializes in predicting asset-level losses from hurricane wind and flood, enabling real-time underwriting and pricing for wholesale brokers. Its climate-smart insurance products aim to close coverage gaps and incentivize investment in climate adaptation.

FutureProof Technologies

Seed Round in 2021
FutureProof is a technology company that develops AI-driven insurance solutions. It specializes in predicting asset-level losses from hurricane wind and flood, enabling real-time underwriting and pricing for wholesale brokers. Its climate-smart insurance products aim to close coverage gaps and incentivize investment in climate adaptation.

Next Insurance

Series D in 2020
Founded in 2016, Next Insurance is a technology-driven online insurance agency specializing in small businesses. It offers a range of business insurance products, including general liability, professional liability, commercial auto, and workers' compensation, serving various sectors such as contractors, fitness, cleaning, and education. The company uses technology to streamline claims investigation, aiming for transparency within 48 hours.

Hippo Insurance

Series E in 2020
Hippo Insurance offers innovative home insurance solutions, leveraging real-time data and smart home technology to enhance protection for homeowners. Headquartered in Palo Alto with offices in Texas, it provides comprehensive coverage, including electronics, appliances, water backup, and service line protection. Hippo operates as an insurance agent with products underwritten by various companies, serving over 80% of U.S. homeowners across 37 states.

Thimble

Series A in 2019
Thimble Insurance Services, founded in 2015 and based in New York, offers on-demand insurance solutions tailored for small businesses and independent workers. The company provides A-rated liability coverage across more than 100 professions, including landscapers, beauticians, dog walkers, handymen, DJs, and musicians. Thimble's flexible and versatile insurance products cater to the unique needs of freelancers and contractors, allowing them to secure coverage for specific jobs on a short-term basis. Originally recognized for pioneering drone insurance, Thimble has evolved to become a comprehensive partner for small businesses navigating the on-demand economy. As a licensed insurance broker, Thimble operates in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, ensuring that policy details, eligibility, and pricing are accessible through its app.

AkinovA

Series A in 2019
AkinovA Limited is a company that has developed an independent electronic marketplace for the transfer and trading of re/insurance risks. Founded in 2017 and based in Marylebone, United Kingdom, AkinovA aims to enhance the efficiency of the insurance value chain by facilitating connections among brokers, capital market participants, and insurance providers. The platform allows users to provide insurance advisory services, manage their client bases, and optimize capital and risk management. By collaborating with leading industry players such as Hiscox and MS&AD Insurance Group, AkinovA seeks to drive market growth while minimizing frictional costs and expediting the execution of insurance transactions. The company is supported by an experienced Advisory Board with expertise in insurance, capital markets, and technology.
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