Y Combinator

Y Combinator is a startup accelerator based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2005. It has pioneered a new funding model for early-stage startups by investing a modest amount of capital, typically around $150,000, in a large number of companies twice a year. Over a three-month program, Y Combinator collaborates closely with these startups to prepare them for investor pitches and enhance their business strategies. Each funding cycle concludes with Demo Day, where startups present to an exclusive audience of investors. Y Combinator focuses on various sectors, including business software, education, healthcare, and financial technology, among others. In addition to initial funding, it offers ongoing support through its extensive alumni network. Since its inception, Y Combinator has funded over 630 startups, contributing significantly to the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Silicon Valley and beyond.

Gustaf Alstromer

Group Partner

Matt Bogrand

Associate, YC Continuity Fund

Timothy Brady

Partner

Craig R. Cannon

Director of Marketing

Adora Cheung

Partner

Nic Dardenne

Principal

Aaron Epstein

Group Partner

Brad Flora

Group Partner

Jared Friedman

Managing Director, Software and Group Partner

Aaron Harris

Partner

Carolynn Levy

Partner

Bradford (Brad) Lightcap

Associate, YC Continuity

Kat Manalac

Managing Partner

Eric Migicovsky

Partner

Kirsty Nathoo

Partner

Verena Prescher

Director of Finance

Geoff Ralston

president

Ali Rowghani

Managing Partner

Arnav Sahu

Principal

Michael Seibel

Managing Director

Harj Taggar

Partner

Past deals in Insurance Brokers

Newfront

Series D in 2022
Newfront Insurance Services, LLC is a modern online insurance brokerage based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Sacramento and Portland. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on simplifying the insurance process for businesses and individuals by leveraging technology and experienced brokers. Newfront offers a range of services, including property management insurance, cyber liability insurance, risk management, and claim processing. Its platform provides insights and recommendations to help clients navigate the complexities of insurance, manage leases and contracts, and handle renewals and claims efficiently. The company serves various industries, including agriculture, construction, financial services, hospitality, life sciences, logistics, manufacturing, non-profit, and real estate, aiming to streamline the insurance experience and eliminate the confusion often associated with traditional brokerage practices.

Amenli

Seed Round in 2021
Amenli is the first licensed online insurance broker in Egypt.

Telivy

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Telivy empowers SAAS platforms and insurance agencies with an embedded multi-carrier cyber insurance solution, providing the fastest and easiest solution to get cyber insurance for their small business customers. We are licensed to do business in 48 US states.

Verak

Pre Seed Round in 2021
BimaPe simplifies Insurance and its Management for individuals and families across India. We are not in the business of selling insurance, we are in the business of helping consumers make informed insurance decisions. Our goal is to put your insurance on "autopilot" -- 'BimaPe Bharosa Karo'

Bimaplan

Seed Round in 2021
Bimaplan operates as an insurance platform. Bimaplan claims to work with insurers to create over-the-counter, low-premium insurance products ($5-50 annually) relevant to the needs of low and middle-income populations.

Goodcover

Seed Round in 2020
Goodcover Insurance Solutions, LLC provides insurance brokerage services. It offers insurance products and services for personal property, such as liability for accidental property damage and bodily injury, medical payments for the customer’s guests' injuries, and temporary accommodations if customer’s place becomes unlivable. Goodcover Insurance Solutions, LLC was incorporated in 2017 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Vouch

Series A in 2019
Vouch, Inc. is an insurance provider focused on delivering tailored insurance solutions for startups in the United States. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company specializes in various types of coverage, including general liability, business property, directors and officers, errors and omissions, cyber coverage, and more. Vouch also offers risk assessment services and management tools, enabling startups to effectively manage and mitigate potential risks. The company aims to simplify the process of obtaining business insurance through its digital platform, which allows clients to access customized coverage options. Vouch operates as a subsidiary of SVB Financial Group and has expanded its presence with additional offices in Chicago.

Obie

Seed Round in 2019
Obie is a software platform developed by Creisoft, Inc. that connects commercial real estate brokers and investors, streamlining the transaction process within the industry. The platform offers a range of features, including the ability for brokers to create marketing materials, list properties on a public or private marketplace, and manage financial documents and analytics in real time. Investors benefit from access to property teasers and instant delivery of offering memorandums upon signing an electronic confidentiality agreement. Additionally, Obie includes tools for underwriting properties, supported by integrated financial modeling capabilities. The platform serves various asset classes, including office, industrial, retail, and multifamily properties. Founded in 2012 and based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Creisoft, Inc. utilizes advanced encryption and operates on certified secure servers to ensure data protection.

Vouch

Seed Round in 2019
Vouch, Inc. is an insurance provider focused on delivering tailored insurance solutions for startups in the United States. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company specializes in various types of coverage, including general liability, business property, directors and officers, errors and omissions, cyber coverage, and more. Vouch also offers risk assessment services and management tools, enabling startups to effectively manage and mitigate potential risks. The company aims to simplify the process of obtaining business insurance through its digital platform, which allows clients to access customized coverage options. Vouch operates as a subsidiary of SVB Financial Group and has expanded its presence with additional offices in Chicago.

Obie

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Obie is a software platform developed by Creisoft, Inc. that connects commercial real estate brokers and investors, streamlining the transaction process within the industry. The platform offers a range of features, including the ability for brokers to create marketing materials, list properties on a public or private marketplace, and manage financial documents and analytics in real time. Investors benefit from access to property teasers and instant delivery of offering memorandums upon signing an electronic confidentiality agreement. Additionally, Obie includes tools for underwriting properties, supported by integrated financial modeling capabilities. The platform serves various asset classes, including office, industrial, retail, and multifamily properties. Founded in 2012 and based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Creisoft, Inc. utilizes advanced encryption and operates on certified secure servers to ensure data protection.

Covela

Seed Round in 2019
Digital broker for SMEs in Mexico

AI Insurance

Seed Round in 2019
AI Insurance specializes in developing cloud-based claims management software tailored for small insurance companies. The company aims to modernize the claims process by incorporating digital workflows and predictive analytics into an industry traditionally reliant on outdated methods. Their software enables users to monitor the entire lifecycle of insurance claims, from the initial report of a loss to resolution, thereby streamlining operations and minimizing redundant tasks. By providing advanced tools typically available only to larger insurers, AI Insurance facilitates quicker claims closures, ensures timely payments for insured individuals, and helps small insurers reduce operational costs.

Goodcover

Seed Round in 2017
Goodcover Insurance Solutions, LLC provides insurance brokerage services. It offers insurance products and services for personal property, such as liability for accidental property damage and bodily injury, medical payments for the customer’s guests' injuries, and temporary accommodations if customer’s place becomes unlivable. Goodcover Insurance Solutions, LLC was incorporated in 2017 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Disclosures.io

Seed Round in 2017
Disclosures.io builds software to help real estate agents manage property disclosures.

Surematics

Seed Round in 2017
Surematics is helping commercial insurance brokers structure complicated deals online. Homeowners and car insurance are enough of a nightmare for most of us to handle but Surematics is targeting even more difficult cases — awkward expensive items like oil rigs. With a dash of blockchain, the startup wants to allow companies to collaborate together to create enforceable contracts.

SafeButler

Seed Round in 2017
SafeButler Inc. is an insurance brokerage based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2017. The company focuses on automating the insurance shopping process, making it easier for consumers to find the best insurance deals tailored to their needs. By streamlining the insurance selection process, SafeButler aims to provide a convenient and efficient service, allowing individuals to manage their insurance needs effectively throughout their lives.

Newfront

Seed Round in 2017
Newfront Insurance Services, LLC is a modern online insurance brokerage based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Sacramento and Portland. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on simplifying the insurance process for businesses and individuals by leveraging technology and experienced brokers. Newfront offers a range of services, including property management insurance, cyber liability insurance, risk management, and claim processing. Its platform provides insights and recommendations to help clients navigate the complexities of insurance, manage leases and contracts, and handle renewals and claims efficiently. The company serves various industries, including agriculture, construction, financial services, hospitality, life sciences, logistics, manufacturing, non-profit, and real estate, aiming to streamline the insurance experience and eliminate the confusion often associated with traditional brokerage practices.

Ledger Investing

Seed Round in 2017
Ledger Investing Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects insurers with institutional investors seeking to invest in various classes of insurance risk. Founded in 2016 and based in Washington, D.C., the platform allows asset managers, pension funds, hedge funds, and family offices to access a new asset class that offers the potential for returns uncorrelated with broader capital markets. The company capitalizes on recent trends where significant capital influx from long-term institutional investors is directed towards direct insurance investments. Additionally, Ledger Investing leverages technology to transform business models and create efficient marketplaces, enhancing the connection between buyers and sellers in the insurance sector. The firm is supported by Y Combinator.

SimplyInsured

Seed Round in 2013
SimplyInsured, Inc. owns and operates an online platform that provides health insurance plans and policies for employer groups and small businesses in the United States. It offers medical, dental, and vision plans; and claims services. SimplyInsured, Inc. was founded in 2012 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Leaky

Seed Round in 2011
Leaky makes the insurance experience amazing.We've found the leaks in the system to help you better compare and manage your insurance. So, could you be getting a better deal on insurance?