XL Innovate

XL Innovate, founded in 2015 and based in Menlo Park, California, is a venture capital firm focused on creating new ventures that drive innovation in the global insurance industry. The company invests capital, expertise, and resources to support the development of technologies in the insurance and financial sectors. By leveraging its experience and the substantial resources of its limited partners, XL Innovate aims to foster solutions that have a meaningful positive impact on the industry.

Thompson Hutton

Managing Partner

16 past transactions

Zendrive

Series B in 2019
Our transportation system is evolving. Car ownership in urban centers is peaking and consumers are increasingly choosing on-demand and shared ride services over driving themselves. At the same time, commercial and on-demand fleets are becoming increasingly reliant on mobile technology, and autonomous cars are making the move from science fiction to reality. As miles driven shift away from personal vehicles to commercial or shared fleets, a new framework is required for addressing safety. Zendrive is leading the evolution of safety in an era of transportation innovation and mobile ubiquity. We are dedicated to making roads safer through data and analytics. Through our product suite, we leverage mobile sensor data to provide actionable insights that improve safety for passengers and drivers worldwide.

Embroker

Series B in 2018
Embroker, Inc. is a digital insurance brokerage that specializes in providing insurance services to small and mid-sized businesses. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in Chicago, Boston, Denver, and New York, Embroker utilizes an online platform to streamline the process of purchasing, managing, and analyzing commercial insurance policies. The platform allows clients to automate the sharing, requesting, and tracking of proof of coverage, as well as monitor claims in real-time. Embroker offers a wide range of insurance products, including Commercial General Liability, property insurance, professional liability, and employee benefits, among others. The company also provides tools for peer comparison, enabling clients to benchmark their policies against industry standards. By combining technology with broker expertise, Embroker aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the $800 billion property and casualty insurance market, helping businesses save time and secure optimal coverage.

Slice Labs

Series A in 2018
Slice Labs Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in providing on-demand insurance platforms tailored for the evolving on-demand economy. The company offers an Insurance Cloud Services (ICS) platform, which empowers insurers and technology providers to create flexible, pay-as-you-go digital insurance products that cater to the needs of users anytime and anywhere. Slice also features Slice Mind, an AI-driven tool that assists organizations in personalizing, simulating, and predicting insurance risk, enhancing decision-making in insurance offerings. Additionally, Slice operates Duuo, a digital insurance brand focused on on-demand solutions. With a presence in the United Kingdom and the European Union, as well as operations expanding into the Asia Pacific region, Slice Labs is positioned as a key player in the innovative landscape of digital insurance services.

Windward

Series C in 2018
Windward, Ltd. is a predictive intelligence company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, specializing in satellite-based data fusion and behavior analysis technologies for the maritime industry. Founded in 2010, Windward develops innovative products such as MarInt, a predictive maritime analytics system, and HighSees, which focuses on fleet and supply chain analytics. The company's AI-powered solutions cater to various maritime needs, including maritime analytics, fishery control, environmental monitoring, and fleet tracking. By providing real-time insights and a comprehensive view of the maritime ecosystem, Windward enables stakeholders like banks, commodity traders, and shipping companies to make informed, intelligence-driven decisions. While the company primarily generates revenue from Europe, it also operates across the United States, Asia-Pacific, the Gulf Cooperation Council, and South America.

Cape Analytics

Series B in 2018
Cape Analytics, LLC is a technology company that specializes in artificial intelligence-based geospatial imagery data solutions for the insurance and reinsurance sectors. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company provides a cloud-based property intelligence platform that utilizes deep learning and computer vision to deliver instant property insights. This platform allows insurers and other stakeholders to access detailed property attributes during the underwriting process, achieving a level of accuracy that typically necessitated an on-site inspection, while also ensuring rapid data availability across the United States. By streamlining the evaluation of properties, Cape Analytics enhances the underwriting process for real estate and insurance companies.

Slice Labs

Series A in 2017
Slice Labs Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in providing on-demand insurance platforms tailored for the evolving on-demand economy. The company offers an Insurance Cloud Services (ICS) platform, which empowers insurers and technology providers to create flexible, pay-as-you-go digital insurance products that cater to the needs of users anytime and anywhere. Slice also features Slice Mind, an AI-driven tool that assists organizations in personalizing, simulating, and predicting insurance risk, enhancing decision-making in insurance offerings. Additionally, Slice operates Duuo, a digital insurance brand focused on on-demand solutions. With a presence in the United Kingdom and the European Union, as well as operations expanding into the Asia Pacific region, Slice Labs is positioned as a key player in the innovative landscape of digital insurance services.

Pillar Technologies

Seed Round in 2017
Pillar Technologies, Inc. is a provider of construction site risk management services, specializing in real-time monitoring of environmental conditions that can lead to significant damage and revenue loss for general contractors and insurance companies. Established in 2015 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company employs on-site sensors to detect hazardous situations such as fire outbreaks, high humidity, and mold growth. Its platform offers features like risk education, failure forecasting, and insurance optimization, allowing users to not only predict and prevent potential damages but also to drive process improvements in building strategies and management. By leveraging predictive analytics and real-time alerts, Pillar Technologies enhances site understanding and operational efficiency for its clients.

GeoQuant

Seed Round in 2017
GeoQuant is a company that has developed a real-time political risk management platform designed to enhance the efficiency of identifying, tracking, pricing, and measuring political risks for investors and business decision-makers. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, with a development office in Tel Aviv, GeoQuant combines political science expertise with advanced computer science techniques, including machine learning. The platform utilizes algorithms to analyze vast amounts of data from reputable sources, news outlets, and social media, producing objective and actionable political risk scores. Co-founded by Mark Rosenberg, a political scientist with a strong background in political risk analysis, and Dor Kelman, a computer engineer experienced in fast-growing startups, the company aims to empower global investors and analysts to make informed decisions based on real-time political insights. GeoQuant's data streams and Political Risk Scores for G20 countries are also accessible on major financial platforms, enhancing its utility for finance professionals.

Notion

Series A in 2017
Notion is a smart self-monitoring system that empowers home and property owners to be proactive in protecting their spaces, people, and possessions. The company offers data analytics, intuitive user experience, and an all-in-one, the oreo-sized sensor that allows for real-time alerts ranging from motion and temperature to water leaks and alarms so that customers can be notified of issues at home instantly. The company was established by Brett Jurgens and Ryan Margoles in 2013 and it is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

Stonestep

Series A in 2016
Stonestep SA is a Swiss insurtech firm established in 2012 and based in Zug, Switzerland. The company specializes in developing a Microinsurance as a Service platform that transforms the delivery of insurance in emerging markets. Stonestep's innovative platform allows mobile network operators, retailers, and other corporations to diversify their service offerings and create additional revenue streams by providing affordable risk products tailored to first-generation insurance customers. By streamlining the insurance process, Stonestep enables businesses to manage insurance in-house, reducing costs, accelerating revenue, and simplifying transactions. This approach connects existing businesses in a novel manner, allowing for quick and low-risk replication across various markets without the need for new local entities.

Lemonade

Series B in 2016
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.

Cape Analytics

Series A in 2016
Cape Analytics, LLC is a technology company that specializes in artificial intelligence-based geospatial imagery data solutions for the insurance and reinsurance sectors. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company provides a cloud-based property intelligence platform that utilizes deep learning and computer vision to deliver instant property insights. This platform allows insurers and other stakeholders to access detailed property attributes during the underwriting process, achieving a level of accuracy that typically necessitated an on-site inspection, while also ensuring rapid data availability across the United States. By streamlining the evaluation of properties, Cape Analytics enhances the underwriting process for real estate and insurance companies.

Notion

Seed Round in 2016
Notion is a smart self-monitoring system that empowers home and property owners to be proactive in protecting their spaces, people, and possessions. The company offers data analytics, intuitive user experience, and an all-in-one, the oreo-sized sensor that allows for real-time alerts ranging from motion and temperature to water leaks and alarms so that customers can be notified of issues at home instantly. The company was established by Brett Jurgens and Ryan Margoles in 2013 and it is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

Embroker

Series A in 2016
Embroker, Inc. is a digital insurance brokerage that specializes in providing insurance services to small and mid-sized businesses. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in Chicago, Boston, Denver, and New York, Embroker utilizes an online platform to streamline the process of purchasing, managing, and analyzing commercial insurance policies. The platform allows clients to automate the sharing, requesting, and tracking of proof of coverage, as well as monitor claims in real-time. Embroker offers a wide range of insurance products, including Commercial General Liability, property insurance, professional liability, and employee benefits, among others. The company also provides tools for peer comparison, enabling clients to benchmark their policies against industry standards. By combining technology with broker expertise, Embroker aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the $800 billion property and casualty insurance market, helping businesses save time and secure optimal coverage.

Slice Labs

Seed Round in 2016
Slice Labs Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in providing on-demand insurance platforms tailored for the evolving on-demand economy. The company offers an Insurance Cloud Services (ICS) platform, which empowers insurers and technology providers to create flexible, pay-as-you-go digital insurance products that cater to the needs of users anytime and anywhere. Slice also features Slice Mind, an AI-driven tool that assists organizations in personalizing, simulating, and predicting insurance risk, enhancing decision-making in insurance offerings. Additionally, Slice operates Duuo, a digital insurance brand focused on on-demand solutions. With a presence in the United Kingdom and the European Union, as well as operations expanding into the Asia Pacific region, Slice Labs is positioned as a key player in the innovative landscape of digital insurance services.

Notion

Seed Round in 2015
Notion is a smart self-monitoring system that empowers home and property owners to be proactive in protecting their spaces, people, and possessions. The company offers data analytics, intuitive user experience, and an all-in-one, the oreo-sized sensor that allows for real-time alerts ranging from motion and temperature to water leaks and alarms so that customers can be notified of issues at home instantly. The company was established by Brett Jurgens and Ryan Margoles in 2013 and it is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
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