Better.com democratized the home-financing ecosystem, replacing it with a digitized process that eliminates commissions, fees, unnecessary steps, and time-wasting branch appointments. In addition to providing mortgage rates in seconds, Better.com’s platform offers a digital marketplace featuring competitive quotes from an array of insurance providers for the seamless purchase of a homeowner's insurance policy and instant access to leading real estate agents across the country. To date, Better.com has done $7.9B in home loans and $1B in insurance.
Better.com democratized the home-financing ecosystem, replacing it with a digitized process that eliminates commissions, fees, unnecessary steps, and time-wasting branch appointments. In addition to providing mortgage rates in seconds, Better.com’s platform offers a digital marketplace featuring competitive quotes from an array of insurance providers for the seamless purchase of a homeowner's insurance policy and instant access to leading real estate agents across the country. To date, Better.com has done $7.9B in home loans and $1B in insurance.
Tractable
Series E in 2023
Tractable Ltd. is a software company that specializes in artificial intelligence for accident and disaster recovery. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in London, the company creates AI algorithms that automate visual damage appraisal, enabling insurers to analyze photos of damaged vehicles and properties to predict repair costs rapidly. Tractable's platform streamlines traditional claims processes by providing real-time, end-to-end estimates, allowing repairs to commence sooner and thereby supporting the restoration of individuals' livelihoods. The company's technology leverages deep learning for image recognition and analysis, facilitating quick and accurate claims settlement for major insurers worldwide. Through its innovative solutions, Tractable aims to transform outdated practices in the insurance industry and enhance the efficiency of damage assessment.
Creditas is a financial technology company that operates a digital platform that offers secured consumer loans. It uses credit scoring systems and borrowers’ assets, such as homes and automobiles as collateral to offer loans. Sergio Furio founded BankFacil in 2012 that later became Creditas. It has its headquarters in São Paulo in Brazil.
Justos is a technology company specializing in automotive insurance. It offers an AI-driven mobile application that assesses drivers' behavior, such as acceleration, braking, and speeding, to determine personalized insurance premiums. This innovative approach aims to disrupt the traditional insurance market in Latin America by providing a more accurate and fair pricing model based on individual driving habits.
Devoted Health, established in 2017 and headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts, specializes in providing comprehensive healthcare solutions for Medicare beneficiaries in the United States. The company offers Medicare Advantage plans, along with personalized care through dedicated health guides, both in-person and virtually. Devoted Health aims to improve the health and well-being of older Americans by combining access to top local providers, virtual and in-home care through Devoted Medical, and advanced technology to deliver tailored healthcare experiences.
Human Interest
Series D in 2021
Human Interest is a 401(k) provider that simplifies retirement savings for small and medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2015 in San Francisco by Paul Sawaya and Roger Lee, the company developed an end-to-end technology platform that addresses administrative and compliance challenges associated with retirement plans. This platform automatically creates employee accounts and syncs deductions with payroll providers, ensuring a streamlined process. In addition to facilitating employee retirement accounts, Human Interest offers personalized investment advice, enabling businesses to provide their employees with effective financial security solutions. The company has successfully assisted thousands of businesses across the United States in establishing accessible and affordable retirement plans.
Ethos Life
Series D in 2021
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.
GAIL is a technology company specializing in AI-driven conversational automation. It serves primarily insurance agencies and other regulated industries, offering virtual AI employees to automate sales, support, and customer engagement round the clock. The platform facilitates seamless integration and easy onboarding, aiming to reduce operational costs and enhance efficiency. Notably, GAIL's AI can communicate in multiple languages via speech, SMS, email, and WhatsApp, providing recordings, transcripts, analytics, and follow-ups as needed.
Collective Health
Series F in 2021
Collective Health is a prominent health benefits platform that streamlines the management of medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy services for employees and their families. By offering an integrated solution through a cloud-based self-insurance platform, the company simplifies the administration of health plans via a single portal. This platform provides users with clear guidance, live concierge support, and digital tools to facilitate the navigation and management of healthcare services. Collective Health aims to reduce the complexities of delivering health benefits, enhance the member experience, and promote healthier outcomes for both employees and organizations. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company also has offices in Chicago, Illinois, and Lehi, Utah.
Better.com
Secondary Market in 2021
Better.com democratized the home-financing ecosystem, replacing it with a digitized process that eliminates commissions, fees, unnecessary steps, and time-wasting branch appointments. In addition to providing mortgage rates in seconds, Better.com’s platform offers a digital marketplace featuring competitive quotes from an array of insurance providers for the seamless purchase of a homeowner's insurance policy and instant access to leading real estate agents across the country. To date, Better.com has done $7.9B in home loans and $1B in insurance.
Creditas is a financial technology company that operates a digital platform that offers secured consumer loans. It uses credit scoring systems and borrowers’ assets, such as homes and automobiles as collateral to offer loans. Sergio Furio founded BankFacil in 2012 that later became Creditas. It has its headquarters in São Paulo in Brazil.
Getaround
Series E in 2020
Getaround, Inc. is an online marketplace specializing in peer-to-peer car sharing and local car rentals. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, California, Getaround allows users to rent vehicles on-demand, ranging from economy cars to luxury models, by the hour or day. The platform facilitates a seamless experience through its patented Getaround Connect technology, which enables users to access cars without needing to meet the vehicle owner or handle physical keys. This innovative approach eliminates the traditional hassles of car rental, such as long lines and paperwork. Getaround operates in several major U.S. cities, including San Francisco, San Diego, Chicago, and Washington, D.C., providing a convenient and eco-friendly alternative to car ownership while allowing vehicle owners to earn extra income. The service also includes comprehensive insurance and 24/7 roadside assistance, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for users.
PolicyBazaar
Secondary Market in 2020
PolicyBazaar Insurance Brokers Private Limited is an online platform based in Gurugram, India, that offers a range of insurance services, including life, health, car, two-wheeler, travel, and home insurance. Founded in 2014, the company provides a comparison portal and mobile application that enable users to analyze and compare various insurance products based on coverage, premiums, benefits, and exclusions. By doing so, PolicyBazaar helps consumers make informed decisions regarding their insurance needs. The platform also includes tools and calculators to assist users in estimating their insurance requirements. With a focus on creating awareness about financial impacts related to death, disease, and damage, PolicyBazaar generates the majority of its revenue from its insurance services segment, which includes insurance broker services.
PolicyBazaar
Series H in 2020
PolicyBazaar Insurance Brokers Private Limited is an online platform based in Gurugram, India, that offers a range of insurance services, including life, health, car, two-wheeler, travel, and home insurance. Founded in 2014, the company provides a comparison portal and mobile application that enable users to analyze and compare various insurance products based on coverage, premiums, benefits, and exclusions. By doing so, PolicyBazaar helps consumers make informed decisions regarding their insurance needs. The platform also includes tools and calculators to assist users in estimating their insurance requirements. With a focus on creating awareness about financial impacts related to death, disease, and damage, PolicyBazaar generates the majority of its revenue from its insurance services segment, which includes insurance broker services.
PolicyBazaar
Series G in 2019
PolicyBazaar Insurance Brokers Private Limited is an online platform based in Gurugram, India, that offers a range of insurance services, including life, health, car, two-wheeler, travel, and home insurance. Founded in 2014, the company provides a comparison portal and mobile application that enable users to analyze and compare various insurance products based on coverage, premiums, benefits, and exclusions. By doing so, PolicyBazaar helps consumers make informed decisions regarding their insurance needs. The platform also includes tools and calculators to assist users in estimating their insurance requirements. With a focus on creating awareness about financial impacts related to death, disease, and damage, PolicyBazaar generates the majority of its revenue from its insurance services segment, which includes insurance broker services.
Banco Inter is a digital banking institution based in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, founded in 1994 by Rubens Menin Teixeira de Souza and Marcos Alberto Cabaleiro Fernandez. The bank offers a wide range of financial services, including checking accounts, personal and corporate accounts, and accounts for microenterprises. It also provides various financial products such as loans, credit cards, investment options, and insurance services. Additionally, Banco Inter facilitates payments, wire transfers, invoice deposits, and prepaid mobile top-ups. The bank focuses on delivering accessible and innovative banking solutions to meet the needs of its diverse clientele.
Creditas is a financial technology company that operates a digital platform that offers secured consumer loans. It uses credit scoring systems and borrowers’ assets, such as homes and automobiles as collateral to offer loans. Sergio Furio founded BankFacil in 2012 that later became Creditas. It has its headquarters in São Paulo in Brazil.
Collective Health
Series E in 2019
Collective Health is a prominent health benefits platform that streamlines the management of medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy services for employees and their families. By offering an integrated solution through a cloud-based self-insurance platform, the company simplifies the administration of health plans via a single portal. This platform provides users with clear guidance, live concierge support, and digital tools to facilitate the navigation and management of healthcare services. Collective Health aims to reduce the complexities of delivering health benefits, enhance the member experience, and promote healthier outcomes for both employees and organizations. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company also has offices in Chicago, Illinois, and Lehi, Utah.
Lemonade, Inc. is an innovative insurance company that provides a range of insurance products in the United States and Europe, including homeowners, renters, and landlord insurance. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company utilizes artificial intelligence and behavioral economics to streamline the insurance process, eliminating traditional brokers and paperwork. By employing advanced technology, Lemonade offers instant service and sets competitive rates for its policies. The company also acts as an agent for other insurance providers, further expanding its offerings. With a commitment to social good, Lemonade aims to transform the insurance industry by prioritizing transparency and efficiency.
Getaround
Series D in 2018
Getaround, Inc. is an online marketplace specializing in peer-to-peer car sharing and local car rentals. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, California, Getaround allows users to rent vehicles on-demand, ranging from economy cars to luxury models, by the hour or day. The platform facilitates a seamless experience through its patented Getaround Connect technology, which enables users to access cars without needing to meet the vehicle owner or handle physical keys. This innovative approach eliminates the traditional hassles of car rental, such as long lines and paperwork. Getaround operates in several major U.S. cities, including San Francisco, San Diego, Chicago, and Washington, D.C., providing a convenient and eco-friendly alternative to car ownership while allowing vehicle owners to earn extra income. The service also includes comprehensive insurance and 24/7 roadside assistance, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for users.
ZhongAn Online P & C Insurance Co., Ltd. is an insuretech company based in Shanghai, China, founded in 2013 by prominent enterprises including Ant Financial, Tencent, and Ping An Insurance. As the first internet-based insurance provider in China, ZhongAn exclusively offers its products and services online, eliminating the need for physical branches. The company specializes in property and casualty insurance, providing coverage for accidents, health, liability, cargo, household property, and motor-related incidents. In addition to insurance, ZhongAn also delivers a range of technology services, including IT consulting, asset management, and telemedicine solutions. The company's technological capabilities extend to developing digital operating systems and industry models, which are offered to financial institutions both domestically and internationally. With a focus on e-commerce and mobile payment solutions, ZhongAn supports internet businesses and individual users through financing guarantees and innovative online services.
PolicyBazaar
Series F in 2018
PolicyBazaar Insurance Brokers Private Limited is an online platform based in Gurugram, India, that offers a range of insurance services, including life, health, car, two-wheeler, travel, and home insurance. Founded in 2014, the company provides a comparison portal and mobile application that enable users to analyze and compare various insurance products based on coverage, premiums, benefits, and exclusions. By doing so, PolicyBazaar helps consumers make informed decisions regarding their insurance needs. The platform also includes tools and calculators to assist users in estimating their insurance requirements. With a focus on creating awareness about financial impacts related to death, disease, and damage, PolicyBazaar generates the majority of its revenue from its insurance services segment, which includes insurance broker services.
Swiss Re Group is a leading global provider of reinsurance and insurance-based risk transfer solutions, established in Zurich, Switzerland, in 1863. The company operates through three core divisions: property-casualty reinsurance, life and health reinsurance, and corporate solutions. Serving a diverse clientele that includes insurance companies, large corporations, and public sector entities, Swiss Re offers both standard and customized coverage across various lines of business. The firm's extensive expertise, financial strength, and innovative approach enable it to facilitate risk-taking essential for societal and enterprise advancement. With approximately 80 offices worldwide and a workforce of nearly 15,000 employees, Swiss Re is recognized as the second-largest reinsurer globally by market capitalization. The company maintains strong credit ratings from major agencies, reflecting its solid financial position and commitment to its clients.
Ping An Healthcare Management
Series A in 2018
Ping An Health has established a worldwide medical cooperation network and a customer service response system; both designed in order to provide group and individual customers with complete medical benefits, health care, and consultation services. Ping An Health has an advanced information management system which enables them to provide customers with 24-hour English/Chinese bilingual call services and emergency assistance services in major countries and regions around the world. Ping An Health was established on June 13, 2005 upon the approval of the China Insurance Regulatory Commission (CIRC) , as a professional health insurance company under Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd (otherwise referred to as “PAG”). The company, headquartered in Shanghai, has a registered capital worth of RMB 625 million. In August 2010, Ping An Health entered into a joint venture with Discovery, the largest health insurer in South Africa, which identified Discovery a strategic investor in to Ping An Group. With its global network, Ping An Health has an extensive business scope covering health insurance, accidental injury insurance, health insurance mandated by government, health consultation services, and health reinsurance.
Lemonade, Inc. is an innovative insurance company that provides a range of insurance products in the United States and Europe, including homeowners, renters, and landlord insurance. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company utilizes artificial intelligence and behavioral economics to streamline the insurance process, eliminating traditional brokers and paperwork. By employing advanced technology, Lemonade offers instant service and sets competitive rates for its policies. The company also acts as an agent for other insurance providers, further expanding its offerings. With a commitment to social good, Lemonade aims to transform the insurance industry by prioritizing transparency and efficiency.
Insider Pages
Series A in 2006
Insider Pages, based in San Francisco, California, is a platform that enables users to read and post reviews about local services that are significant to parents and homeowners, such as healthcare providers, contractors, and educational institutions. Launched in 2004, the site features a comprehensive Doctor Finder tool, which allows users to search for medical professionals based on various criteria, including specialty, insurance accepted, patient ratings, and experience. Insider Pages has amassed over 2 million consumer reviews and provides detailed profiles on more than 900,000 doctors and dentists, enhancing the search experience for patients. The platform aims to facilitate informed decisions by leveraging community recommendations. Over the years, Insider Pages has faced challenges, including significant layoffs in 2007, but it continues to serve as a valuable resource for finding trusted local businesses.
InsWeb
Venture Round in 1999
InsWeb Corporation operates an online insurance marketplace that electronically matches consumers and providers of automobile, property, health, term life, and small business insurance. The company's marketplace enables consumers to research insurance-related topics; search for, analyze, and compare insurance products; and apply for and receive quotes for coverage for automobile, property, health, term life, and small business insurance. InsWeb Corporation was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Gold River, California.
InsWeb
Venture Round in 1998
InsWeb Corporation operates an online insurance marketplace that electronically matches consumers and providers of automobile, property, health, term life, and small business insurance. The company's marketplace enables consumers to research insurance-related topics; search for, analyze, and compare insurance products; and apply for and receive quotes for coverage for automobile, property, health, term life, and small business insurance. InsWeb Corporation was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Gold River, California.