SixThirty

SixThirty Ventures, LLC, founded in 2013 and based in St. Louis, Missouri, is an accelerator focused on early-stage investments in financial technology, insurance technology, and cybersecurity startups. The firm targets innovative companies that provide web and mobile solutions in areas such as payments, security and fraud solutions, regulatory compliance, big data and analytics, lending, and asset management. SixThirty runs an intensive eight-week business development program designed to help these startups grow, offering funding typically between $0.1 million and $0.25 million. The firm aims to invest in 8 to 14 startups annually, generally taking a stake of less than 10 percent while remaining open to negotiations for equity. Through its program, SixThirty provides mentorship and connections to foster the development of its portfolio companies on a global scale.

Joel Brightfield

Principal

Jeremy Hamblin

Principal

Past deals in InsurTech

Diesta

Seed Round in 2024
Diesta is a developer of payment software focused on enhancing the processing of insurance premiums. Its software automates the reconciliation and distribution of insurance payments, linking internal systems and external partners onto a unified financial ledger. This technology aims to modernize the flow of funds within the insurance sector, providing clients with improved transparency, reduced administrative costs, and the ability to execute quick payments. By streamlining these processes, Diesta enables insurance industry clients to enhance their revenue potential.

Ansel

Venture Round in 2024
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.

Diesta

Seed Round in 2023
Diesta is a developer of payment software focused on enhancing the processing of insurance premiums. Its software automates the reconciliation and distribution of insurance payments, linking internal systems and external partners onto a unified financial ledger. This technology aims to modernize the flow of funds within the insurance sector, providing clients with improved transparency, reduced administrative costs, and the ability to execute quick payments. By streamlining these processes, Diesta enables insurance industry clients to enhance their revenue potential.

CoverGo

Series A in 2022
CoverGo is a no-code insurance platform designed for property-and-casualty, health, and life insurance companies. It allows these companies to quickly build and launch a wide range of insurance products while facilitating omnichannel distribution and digitizing policy administration and claims processes. The platform is distinguished by its modular and configurable nature, enabling insurers to adapt and innovate products efficiently. CoverGo leverages hundreds of open insurance APIs to enhance connectivity and automate various insurance operations, making it more flexible and adaptable than traditional systems. This approach supports insurance companies in their digital transformation efforts, helping them to operate more effectively and cost-efficiently.

Pendella Technologies

Seed Round in 2022
Pendella Technologies, established in 2018 and headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida, specializes in streamlining employee benefits and individual insurance solutions. The company operates a virtual portal that connects businesses with health insurance providers, offering employee benefit plans and income protection programs. Pendella's core solution leverages artificial intelligence and big data to automate underwriting, enabling users to compare plans, obtain quotes, and implement group insurance programs efficiently. Additionally, Pendella provides instant, no-medical-exam life and disability insurance to individuals through partnerships with top-rated carriers, making financial protection accessible to a broader range of people.

Pay Theory

Seed Round in 2022
Pay Theory is a payments platform designed to address the complex financial needs of various sectors, including education, healthcare, senior care, child care, government, property, and insurance. The company offers a financial infrastructure that facilitates digital payment access and integrated payment services, ensuring that families can easily connect with essential service providers. By providing solutions that accept multiple forms of payment, such as digital payments, electronic checks, and cash, Pay Theory aims to remove barriers related to money access and banking. This approach not only supports families in maintaining access to critical services but also creates new revenue opportunities for SaaS vendors within these industries.

Pendella Technologies

Seed Round in 2021
Pendella Technologies, established in 2018 and headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida, specializes in streamlining employee benefits and individual insurance solutions. The company operates a virtual portal that connects businesses with health insurance providers, offering employee benefit plans and income protection programs. Pendella's core solution leverages artificial intelligence and big data to automate underwriting, enabling users to compare plans, obtain quotes, and implement group insurance programs efficiently. Additionally, Pendella provides instant, no-medical-exam life and disability insurance to individuals through partnerships with top-rated carriers, making financial protection accessible to a broader range of people.

Boxx Insurance

Series A in 2021
Boxx Insurance Inc. specializes in providing cybersecurity solutions designed to help businesses and families safeguard against cyber threats. The company focuses on enabling clients to proactively manage their total risk exposure through a comprehensive platform that integrates advanced technologies, data science, and specialized underwriting. Boxx Insurance aims to not only protect clients from potential cyber risks but also to predict and prevent vulnerabilities, ensuring a robust response to incidents. By prioritizing digital safety, Boxx Insurance supports its clients in staying ahead of emerging threats and effectively recovering from any cyber-related challenges they may face.

Fenris Digital

Venture Round in 2021
Fenris Digital is a technology company based in Glen Allen, Virginia, that focuses on enhancing the customer acquisition and retention processes for property and casualty insurers. Founded in 2016, Fenris offers a cloud-based platform that integrates a suite of APIs designed to streamline workflows and improve underwriting efficiency. Their solutions include a proprietary data repository that matches applicants to in-house records and enriches data to assess customer propensity and credit risk. The company’s machine learning analytics engine refines predictive scoring, facilitating quicker and more accurate quoting processes. Fenris also provides TouchQuote, a mobile-first quoting platform, enabling insurers to deliver a seamless customer experience akin to leading e-commerce platforms. With coverage of 95% of the U.S. population and extensive data on households and businesses, Fenris empowers its clients, including agencies and carriers, to enhance conversion rates and optimize their marketing efforts.

Click2Sure

Venture Round in 2020
Click2Sure is a digital insurance platform that simplifies the buying and administration of insurance products. Founded in 2015, the company addresses the challenges customers face when purchasing insurance by integrating it into the buying experience at the point of sale. This approach allows retailers, service providers, distributors, and brokers to offer a variety of insurance products, including life, vehicle, personal, and medical insurance, seamlessly online. Click2Sure's software enhances accessibility and engagement, enabling businesses to interact with customers across multiple touchpoints. By automating the insurance process, the platform not only reduces administrative costs but also facilitates real-time reporting, allowing users to make informed decisions efficiently. Ultimately, Click2Sure aims to streamline the traditionally cumbersome insurance purchasing process, benefiting both customers and businesses.

Ansel

Seed Round in 2020
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.

Fenris Digital

Seed Round in 2019
Fenris Digital is a technology company based in Glen Allen, Virginia, that focuses on enhancing the customer acquisition and retention processes for property and casualty insurers. Founded in 2016, Fenris offers a cloud-based platform that integrates a suite of APIs designed to streamline workflows and improve underwriting efficiency. Their solutions include a proprietary data repository that matches applicants to in-house records and enriches data to assess customer propensity and credit risk. The company’s machine learning analytics engine refines predictive scoring, facilitating quicker and more accurate quoting processes. Fenris also provides TouchQuote, a mobile-first quoting platform, enabling insurers to deliver a seamless customer experience akin to leading e-commerce platforms. With coverage of 95% of the U.S. population and extensive data on households and businesses, Fenris empowers its clients, including agencies and carriers, to enhance conversion rates and optimize their marketing efforts.

Sureify

Convertible Note in 2018
Sureify is a SaaS platform tailored for life and annuity insurance companies worldwide. It provides a comprehensive suite of digital customer engagement tools that enhance relationships among insurers, agents, and policyholders. The platform facilitates direct and agent digital sales, policyholder self-service, and effective marketing strategies, enabling life insurers to connect with customers throughout their lifecycle. Key features include consumer-facing web and mobile applications, automated messaging, an agent engagement console, and an analytics-driven dashboard for executive oversight. Sureify can seamlessly integrate with existing core and CRM systems, as well as contact center platforms, ensuring a smooth transition for insurers. The platform aims to increase customer loyalty and brand recognition by offering tools for upselling, cross-selling, and reducing churn. Supported by a dedicated Customer Experience team, Sureify focuses on best practices and effective digitalization for both enterprises and end-users in the life insurance sector.

Source Defense

Seed Round in 2017
Source Defense Ltd. specializes in website security software aimed at preventing attacks originating from third-party sources. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Rosh-ha’ayin, Israel, with additional offices in Beer-Sheva and Stamford, Connecticut, the company offers a real-time Software-as-a-Service platform. This platform empowers site owners to set and enforce permissions, receive real-time alerts, and monitor the behavior of third-party vendors on their sites. Source Defense provides tailored solutions for various sectors, including financial institutions, insurance companies, e-commerce, and content publishers. By focusing on prevention rather than detection, Source Defense helps organizations eliminate security concerns associated with third-party integrations, ultimately allowing them to concentrate on enhancing revenue opportunities while ensuring the safety and performance of their websites.

Sureify

Series A in 2016
Sureify is a SaaS platform tailored for life and annuity insurance companies worldwide. It provides a comprehensive suite of digital customer engagement tools that enhance relationships among insurers, agents, and policyholders. The platform facilitates direct and agent digital sales, policyholder self-service, and effective marketing strategies, enabling life insurers to connect with customers throughout their lifecycle. Key features include consumer-facing web and mobile applications, automated messaging, an agent engagement console, and an analytics-driven dashboard for executive oversight. Sureify can seamlessly integrate with existing core and CRM systems, as well as contact center platforms, ensuring a smooth transition for insurers. The platform aims to increase customer loyalty and brand recognition by offering tools for upselling, cross-selling, and reducing churn. Supported by a dedicated Customer Experience team, Sureify focuses on best practices and effective digitalization for both enterprises and end-users in the life insurance sector.
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