Portage Ventures

Portag3 Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Toronto, Canada, that focuses on early-stage investments in the fintech sector. Established in 2016, the firm aims to identify and support innovative companies in areas such as digital wealth management, insurance, and personal finance, as well as those utilizing enabling technologies like artificial intelligence within financial services. Portag3 Ventures predominantly invests in Canadian companies but also seeks opportunities globally, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region and Europe, especially Germany. The firm typically makes investments starting at $0.25 million, emphasizing long-term engagement and support for its portfolio companies to drive innovation and enhance consumer wellbeing in the financial services industry. As a subsidiary of Sagard Holdings, Portag3 Ventures combines local insights with a global perspective to foster growth in the fintech landscape.

Jude Asare

Investor

Jake Bodanis

Principal

Stephanie Choo

Partner

Ross Darwin

Principal

Hélène Falchier

Partner

Adam Felesky

CEO

Emmanuel Ferreira

Investor

Mickias Hailu

Investor

Ricky Lai

Partner

Victoire de Lavigne

Principal

Leo Liu

Investor

Gabi Makari

Associate

Adnan Mkamel

Investor

Mrinay Nair

Principal

Carl Qiu

Associate

Samuel D. Robinson

President

Juliette Souliman

Principal

Alex Tung

Associate

Rohan Uddin

Investor

Grégoire Viat

Associate

Karel Vuong

Associate

Allan Zhang

Investor

Past deals in Life Insurance

Orus

Seed Round in 2022
Orus is an online insurance platform dedicated to providing simple, affordable, and tailored insurance coverage for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Europe. The company aims to offer a seamless user experience that allows SMBs to easily modify their insurance policies with full transparency and fraud prevention measures. By focusing on protecting businesses' premises, contents, and civil liability, Orus enables its clients to concentrate on their core operations without the stress of complex insurance issues. Through its mission, Orus strives to deliver peace of mind to SMBs, ensuring they have the necessary coverage to thrive.

Socotra

Series C in 2022
Socotra, Inc. is a technology company that offers a cloud-based platform designed specifically for the insurance industry. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Socotra provides a comprehensive software solution that includes policy administration, underwriting, claims management, billing, and reporting functionalities. The platform supports various insurance sectors, including property and casualty as well as life insurance. Built using modern technologies, Socotra’s platform is designed to be transparent, reliable, flexible, and secure, enabling insurance carriers and managing general agents to quickly develop and distribute products that meet customer needs. Its open APIs and product-agnostic data model facilitate the management of the entire policy lifecycle, promoting innovation within the insurance sector by enhancing speed, agility, and efficiency while reducing maintenance costs.

League

Series C in 2021
League, Inc. is a company that develops an enterprise healthcare operating system aimed at improving employee health and lifestyle. Its core offering, the Health Benefits Experience (HBX) platform, functions as a centralized hub for various health solutions, facilitating better engagement and informed decision-making among employees regarding their healthcare. The platform includes features such as a digital wallet for managing coverage and spending accounts, as well as support services for benefits enrollment and navigation. League also provides benefits administration and advisory services, catering to clients in Canada, the United States, and Europe. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with an office in Chicago, Illinois, League has formed strategic partnerships to enhance its service offerings and foster employee wellness.

Hellas Direct

Venture Round in 2021
Hellas Direct is a digital insurance company based in Cyprus that specializes in car insurance. Utilizing advanced technology and artificial intelligence, the company aims to streamline the insurance process and provide competitive pricing to its customers. Hellas Direct is supported by notable investors, including Portag3, the International Finance Corporation, Endeavor Catalyst, and prominent individuals from the finance sector. The company seeks to innovate the insurance industry by prioritizing operational excellence and improving customer experience.

Acheel

Venture Round in 2021
Developer of an insurance technology platform designed to build a digital operation selling non-life insuring products. The company's platform allows users to manage contracts, personalize guarantees, and track refunds, enabling customers to avail themselves of the insurance facilities in a simple and accessible manner.

Socotra

Venture Round in 2021
Socotra, Inc. is a technology company that offers a cloud-based platform designed specifically for the insurance industry. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Socotra provides a comprehensive software solution that includes policy administration, underwriting, claims management, billing, and reporting functionalities. The platform supports various insurance sectors, including property and casualty as well as life insurance. Built using modern technologies, Socotra’s platform is designed to be transparent, reliable, flexible, and secure, enabling insurance carriers and managing general agents to quickly develop and distribute products that meet customer needs. Its open APIs and product-agnostic data model facilitate the management of the entire policy lifecycle, promoting innovation within the insurance sector by enhancing speed, agility, and efficiency while reducing maintenance costs.

Clark

Series C in 2021
Clark is a Berlin-based insurance platform founded in June 2015 by Dr. Christopher Oster and Steffen Glomb. The company specializes in providing transparent, affordable, and comprehensive insurance coverage through a digital platform. By leveraging technology and insurance expertise, Clark offers a user-friendly approach to insurance advice, enabling customers to assess their insurance status easily. Users can access the platform via iOS and Android applications or a website, where they receive an analysis of their current insurance situation and recommendations for optimization. This includes comparing tariffs from various insurance providers, allowing users to manage their insurance needs transparently and at a lower cost. Clark is supported by FinLeap and the Institute for Transparency.

Socotra

Series B in 2020
Socotra, Inc. is a technology company that offers a cloud-based platform designed specifically for the insurance industry. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Socotra provides a comprehensive software solution that includes policy administration, underwriting, claims management, billing, and reporting functionalities. The platform supports various insurance sectors, including property and casualty as well as life insurance. Built using modern technologies, Socotra’s platform is designed to be transparent, reliable, flexible, and secure, enabling insurance carriers and managing general agents to quickly develop and distribute products that meet customer needs. Its open APIs and product-agnostic data model facilitate the management of the entire policy lifecycle, promoting innovation within the insurance sector by enhancing speed, agility, and efficiency while reducing maintenance costs.

League

Corporate Round in 2019
League, Inc. is a company that develops an enterprise healthcare operating system aimed at improving employee health and lifestyle. Its core offering, the Health Benefits Experience (HBX) platform, functions as a centralized hub for various health solutions, facilitating better engagement and informed decision-making among employees regarding their healthcare. The platform includes features such as a digital wallet for managing coverage and spending accounts, as well as support services for benefits enrollment and navigation. League also provides benefits administration and advisory services, catering to clients in Canada, the United States, and Europe. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with an office in Chicago, Illinois, League has formed strategic partnerships to enhance its service offerings and foster employee wellness.

Qover

Venture Round in 2019
Qover is an innovative company in the insurance sector that specializes in developing and distributing digital insurance solutions across Europe. The company offers a range of insurance products tailored to the needs of fast-growing businesses in various sectors, including the gig economy, soft mobility, travel, and PropTech. Qover's solutions are designed for easy integration into partners' digital platforms through APIs or white labeling, allowing for real-time access. By digitizing the entire insurance value chain, Qover can launch customized and competitive insurance products in less than a month. Collaborating with leading insurance companies, Qover provides high-quality coverage at attractive prices. The company operates in 11 countries and serves nearly 100,000 customers, partnering with well-known brands such as Deliveroo, Wolt, Decathlon, and Cowboy.

Hellas Direct

Series C in 2019
Hellas Direct is a digital insurance company based in Cyprus that specializes in car insurance. Utilizing advanced technology and artificial intelligence, the company aims to streamline the insurance process and provide competitive pricing to its customers. Hellas Direct is supported by notable investors, including Portag3, the International Finance Corporation, Endeavor Catalyst, and prominent individuals from the finance sector. The company seeks to innovate the insurance industry by prioritizing operational excellence and improving customer experience.

Clark

Series B in 2018
Clark is a Berlin-based insurance platform founded in June 2015 by Dr. Christopher Oster and Steffen Glomb. The company specializes in providing transparent, affordable, and comprehensive insurance coverage through a digital platform. By leveraging technology and insurance expertise, Clark offers a user-friendly approach to insurance advice, enabling customers to assess their insurance status easily. Users can access the platform via iOS and Android applications or a website, where they receive an analysis of their current insurance situation and recommendations for optimization. This includes comparing tariffs from various insurance providers, allowing users to manage their insurance needs transparently and at a lower cost. Clark is supported by FinLeap and the Institute for Transparency.

Alan

Series A in 2018
Alan is a digital health insurance platform that aims to simplify and enhance the user experience of health insurance. Established in 2016, it is notable for being the first new independent insurance provider licensed in France since 1986. The company offers a health plan designed to provide an excellent price-quality ratio for both individuals and businesses. Alan's approach focuses on making healthcare more accessible and efficient, positioning itself as a trusted service that prioritizes customer experience. The company has successfully raised over €125 million from prominent investors, further solidifying its innovative presence in the health insurance sector.

Hellas Direct

Series B in 2018
Hellas Direct is a digital insurance company based in Cyprus that specializes in car insurance. Utilizing advanced technology and artificial intelligence, the company aims to streamline the insurance process and provide competitive pricing to its customers. Hellas Direct is supported by notable investors, including Portag3, the International Finance Corporation, Endeavor Catalyst, and prominent individuals from the finance sector. The company seeks to innovate the insurance industry by prioritizing operational excellence and improving customer experience.

Kin Insurance

Seed Round in 2017
Kin Insurance, Inc. is an insurance agency founded in 2016 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with additional offices in St. Petersburg, Florida. The company specializes in home insurance products, offering a range of coverage options including homeowners, mobile home, condo, flood, manufactured home, landlord, umbrella, hurricane, wildfire, and second home insurance. Kin Insurance utilizes an online platform that simplifies the application process, allowing customers to customize their policies based on thousands of property data points. This approach ensures that homeowners receive personalized and affordable coverage tailored to their specific needs. With payment processing facilities in Palatine and Chicago, Kin Insurance aims to provide a user-friendly experience while helping clients secure their assets effectively.

Limelight Health

Series B in 2017
Limelight Health, Inc. is a developer of a cloud-based platform designed to streamline and automate the quoting, underwriting, and proposal processes for the employee benefits industry. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Redding and Des Moines, the company serves health insurance carriers, general agents, and brokers. Its technology facilitates higher sales by automating manual workflows and enhancing plan distribution. The platform features a comprehensive suite of configurable microservices, including quoting, rating, proposal generation, and enrollment support, all aimed at simplifying user experiences and promoting brand value. Limelight Health also provides seamless integration with various industry systems through its API, allowing for efficient data management and process automation. As of August 2020, Limelight Health operates as a subsidiary of FINEOS Corporation Holdings plc.

Clark

Private Equity Round in 2017
Clark is a Berlin-based insurance platform founded in June 2015 by Dr. Christopher Oster and Steffen Glomb. The company specializes in providing transparent, affordable, and comprehensive insurance coverage through a digital platform. By leveraging technology and insurance expertise, Clark offers a user-friendly approach to insurance advice, enabling customers to assess their insurance status easily. Users can access the platform via iOS and Android applications or a website, where they receive an analysis of their current insurance situation and recommendations for optimization. This includes comparing tariffs from various insurance providers, allowing users to manage their insurance needs transparently and at a lower cost. Clark is supported by FinLeap and the Institute for Transparency.

Zensurance

Seed Round in 2016
Zensurance Inc. provides online commercial insurance brokerage services for startups and small businesses. It offers business, contractors, tech, and tenants insurance. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. As of August 15, 2018, Zensurance Inc. operates as a subsidiary of The Travelers Companies, Inc.
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