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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.

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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 Life and Health Insurance

Amenli

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

Kodda

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Kodda provides insurance as easy as ordering food delivery. Kodda ensures that the insurance get covers under 90 seconds, claim in minutes, and gets paid fast.

Jerry

Series A in 2021
Jerry is an AI financial service startup that negotiates loans and insurances for american families. The company constantly looks for savings on your fixed costs (subscriptions like insurance, loans, etc) and does all the work to negotiate better rates and paperwork to switch and save money automatically. Like all best things in life, Jerry is completely free for members!

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'

Gerald

Seed Round in 2021
Gerald is a New York based technology company on a mission to make insurance and financial products affordable to millions of Americans. Gerald is pioneering a new realm that combines payments, data, fintech and insurtech to create solutions that empower and reward consumers for doing simple things such as: making timely F&I payments, driving safely, living healthy lifestyle etc. Gerald empowers and rewards consumers for making healthy insurance and financial decisions.Gerald's app enables consumers to easily pay their F&I providers, get access to flexible payment options, earn very high cash back via Gerald's virtual card and receive personalized F&I recommendations.

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.

Liyfe

Seed Round in 2020
Liyfe is a remote symptom management and telemedicine platform that focuses on cancer diagnosis, treatment, and related resources. It employs an AI-based digital nurse chatbot to facilitate personalized triage pathways, enhancing patient care. Liyfe offers membership programs, allowing patients to access unlimited communication with nurse practitioners via text messaging for a monthly fee equivalent to a co-pay. This service provides on-demand virtual care 24/7 through HIPAA-compliant text and video chat. Additionally, the platform features a user-friendly electronic medical records (EMR) system, enabling patients to efficiently archive their medical records.

Angle Health

Seed Round in 2020
Angle Health, Inc. provides health insurance plans for startups. It offers wellness and prevention solutions. Angle Health, Inc. was incorporated in 2019 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Fair Square Medicare

Seed Round in 2020
Fair Square Medicare offers a streamlined solution for seniors seeking health insurance coverage. The company employs a systematic approach to evaluate available Medicare plans by utilizing software that analyzes options based on individual zip codes. This data is sourced directly from the Centers for Medicare Services (CMS), ensuring accuracy and relevance. Once the software identifies suitable plans, licensed partner agents assist customers in understanding the advantages and disadvantages of each option, promoting informed decision-making. By focusing on personalized guidance and thorough analysis, Fair Square Medicare aims to simplify the process of selecting appropriate health insurance for seniors.

Savvy

Seed Round in 2020
Savvy is a new kind of employer health insurance for startups and remote teams, enabling millions of businesses to offer consumer-focused healthcare for the first time. Savvy is backed by Y Combinator and has a US-based team.

Healthlane

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Healthlane is a healthcare technology company that operates an online application aimed at enhancing access to quality and affordable healthcare services in Africa. Established in 2020 and headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, with additional offices in Yaounde, Cameroon, and San Francisco, California, the platform facilitates users in tracking medical appointments and consolidating their health data. It offers features such as virtual medical advice on various health topics, including pregnancy, vaccinations, lab results, family planning, and insurance records. By enabling direct communication with certified doctors, Healthlane empowers individuals to make informed health decisions and efficiently monitor their health status.

Virgil Insurance

Seed Round in 2020
Virgil Insurance builds new experiences for seniors to shop for health insurance online. It offers Fee-Based Plans which includes Medicare Part A, Medicare Part B, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), and Prescription Drug Plan (Part D) and Medicare Supplement (Medigap) which includes the provision of an out-of-pocket maximum for hospitalization and medical expenses, and 11 different plans, each with a different premium and out-of-pocket maximum. It is headquartered in Oakland, California, United States.

Ribbon Health

Series A in 2020
Ribbon Health is a healthcare data platform that provides a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution for healthcare enterprises. The platform offers comprehensive data on providers, insurance plans, and healthcare costs and quality metrics. Its services include tools for accurate provider directories, referral management, care navigation, and insurance enrollment. By delivering critical infrastructure for payers, providers, and digital health solutions, Ribbon Health enables clients to make informed decisions about healthcare services. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including health insurance companies, third-party administrators, clinics, hospitals, and digital health platforms. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, Ribbon Health was previously known as HealthWiz, Inc. before changing its name in March 2018.

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.

RelianceHMO

Series A in 2020
RelianceHMO is a technology-driven health insurance company focused on providing affordable and reliable insurance solutions for the average African. The company aims to make health insurance more accessible by integrating telemedicine with data science, which helps streamline the process and reduce costs. Through its innovative approach, RelianceHMO addresses the challenges of the healthcare system in Africa, ensuring that more individuals can gain access to necessary medical services.

Wingspan Health

Grant in 2019
We bring all of your medical information into one place - automatically - so you can see a full picture of your health and healthcare.

Lively

Series B in 2019
Lively is a modern Health Savings Account (HSA) platform for employers and individuals. Lively’s user-centric solution creates an intuitive user experience allowing consumers to get the most out of their HSA.

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.

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.

Modern Health

Series A in 2019
Modern Life Inc. develops a mental health platform for companies that value the emotional well-being of their workforce. The company provides career coaching, emotional well-being, financial guidance, meditation coaching, diversity and inclusion, family caring, relationship issues, and life events. The company was formerly known as Modern Health Inc. and changed its name to Modern Life Inc. in October 2019. Modern Life Inc. was founded in 2017 and is based in San Francisco, California.

WorldCover

Series A in 2019
WorldCover is a company that focuses on providing satellite-enabled insurance to protect farmers from natural disasters, particularly droughts. Founded in 2015 by professionals from MIT in computer science and finance, WorldCover operates a peer-to-peer risk relief network aimed at addressing the significant climate risks affecting agriculture, estimated at $100 billion globally. Headquartered in New York, the company also has operations in Ghana. By leveraging mobile money technology, WorldCover aims to improve food and income security for smallholder farmers in developing countries, a demographic that includes over 70% of the 2.5 billion people living at the base of the economic pyramid, who depend on agriculture for their livelihoods.

Catch

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Catch is a Boston-based company that designs a personal benefits platform aimed at freelancers, contractors, and workers without employer-sponsored benefits. Established in 2016, Catch provides a range of financial solutions, including tax withholding, retirement savings plans, health insurance, and student loan refinancing. The platform allows users to conduct benefit checkups, link bank accounts, and create personalized financial plans, helping individuals build a comprehensive safety net for their financial stability and security. By leveraging data-driven insights, Catch enables users to take control of their financial needs and manage their wealth effectively in an evolving work landscape.

Lively

Series A in 2018
Lively is a modern Health Savings Account (HSA) platform for employers and individuals. Lively’s user-centric solution creates an intuitive user experience allowing consumers to get the most out of their HSA.

Cover

Series B in 2018
Cover Financial, Inc. is a mobile-first insurance brokerage founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California. The company provides a mobile application that allows users to insure a wide variety of items, including vehicles, mobile phones, pets, jewelry, and properties, by simply taking a picture of the item to be insured. Cover partners with various insurance companies and brokers to offer competitive rates and comprehensive coverage options, including commercial property, workers compensation, general liability, and cyber insurance. Initially launched in Toronto, the application supports users in accessing tailored insurance solutions conveniently through their smartphones.

HeyDoctor

Seed Round in 2018
Waiting rooms suck. Enjoy quick, affordable and efficient healthcare right in your pocket. You can start a visit right now and be done in 5 minutes. No insurance necessary.

Modern Health

Seed Round in 2018
Modern Life Inc. develops a mental health platform for companies that value the emotional well-being of their workforce. The company provides career coaching, emotional well-being, financial guidance, meditation coaching, diversity and inclusion, family caring, relationship issues, and life events. The company was formerly known as Modern Health Inc. and changed its name to Modern Life Inc. in October 2019. Modern Life Inc. was founded in 2017 and is based in San Francisco, California.

SafetyWing

Seed Round in 2018
SafetyWing builds a global safety net for online freelancers. SafetyWing is currently offering a travel medical insurance for digital nomads. The company's mission is to help people who are considering becoming nomads take the first step by providing an affordable, comprehensive and global insurance, as well as knowledge sharing and resources. SafetyWing makes the transition to location independence easier for new members of our community.

Ribbon Health

Seed Round in 2018
Ribbon Health is a healthcare data platform that provides a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution for healthcare enterprises. The platform offers comprehensive data on providers, insurance plans, and healthcare costs and quality metrics. Its services include tools for accurate provider directories, referral management, care navigation, and insurance enrollment. By delivering critical infrastructure for payers, providers, and digital health solutions, Ribbon Health enables clients to make informed decisions about healthcare services. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including health insurance companies, third-party administrators, clinics, hospitals, and digital health platforms. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, Ribbon Health was previously known as HealthWiz, Inc. before changing its name in March 2018.

Evry Health

Seed Round in 2018
Evry Health makes healthcare affordable and high quality again by providing expanded benefits at an affordable price. The company is responding to the need to make healthcare affordable and accessible again. Evry Health is based in Mountain View, California and was founded in 2017.

Lively

Seed Round in 2017
Lively is a modern Health Savings Account (HSA) platform for employers and individuals. Lively’s user-centric solution creates an intuitive user experience allowing consumers to get the most out of their HSA.

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.

Ribbon Health

Seed Round in 2017
Ribbon Health is a healthcare data platform that provides a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution for healthcare enterprises. The platform offers comprehensive data on providers, insurance plans, and healthcare costs and quality metrics. Its services include tools for accurate provider directories, referral management, care navigation, and insurance enrollment. By delivering critical infrastructure for payers, providers, and digital health solutions, Ribbon Health enables clients to make informed decisions about healthcare services. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including health insurance companies, third-party administrators, clinics, hospitals, and digital health platforms. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, Ribbon Health was previously known as HealthWiz, Inc. before changing its name in March 2018.

Cover

Series A in 2017
Cover Financial, Inc. is a mobile-first insurance brokerage founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California. The company provides a mobile application that allows users to insure a wide variety of items, including vehicles, mobile phones, pets, jewelry, and properties, by simply taking a picture of the item to be insured. Cover partners with various insurance companies and brokers to offer competitive rates and comprehensive coverage options, including commercial property, workers compensation, general liability, and cyber insurance. Initially launched in Toronto, the application supports users in accessing tailored insurance solutions conveniently through their smartphones.

Jerry

Seed Round in 2017
Jerry is an AI financial service startup that negotiates loans and insurances for american families. The company constantly looks for savings on your fixed costs (subscriptions like insurance, loans, etc) and does all the work to negotiate better rates and paperwork to switch and save money automatically. Like all best things in life, Jerry is completely free for members!

RelianceHMO

Seed Round in 2017
RelianceHMO is a technology-driven health insurance company focused on providing affordable and reliable insurance solutions for the average African. The company aims to make health insurance more accessible by integrating telemedicine with data science, which helps streamline the process and reduce costs. Through its innovative approach, RelianceHMO addresses the challenges of the healthcare system in Africa, ensuring that more individuals can gain access to necessary medical services.

Lively

Seed Round in 2017
Lively is a modern Health Savings Account (HSA) platform for employers and individuals. Lively’s user-centric solution creates an intuitive user experience allowing consumers to get the most out of their HSA.

RelianceHMO

Seed Round in 2017
RelianceHMO is a technology-driven health insurance company focused on providing affordable and reliable insurance solutions for the average African. The company aims to make health insurance more accessible by integrating telemedicine with data science, which helps streamline the process and reduce costs. Through its innovative approach, RelianceHMO addresses the challenges of the healthcare system in Africa, ensuring that more individuals can gain access to necessary medical services.

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.

Willing

Series A in 2016
Willing is an online legal service that simplifies the process of end-of-life planning, making it accessible and affordable for all. The platform provides users with tools to create wills and living wills quickly, allowing them to secure their estate plans in just minutes. Additionally, Willing assists users in comparing costs for funeral homes and cemeteries, facilitating informed decisions regarding their end-of-life arrangements. By focusing on user-friendly solutions, Willing helps individuals protect their families and assets while saving time and money.

WorldCover

Seed Round in 2016
WorldCover is a company that focuses on providing satellite-enabled insurance to protect farmers from natural disasters, particularly droughts. Founded in 2015 by professionals from MIT in computer science and finance, WorldCover operates a peer-to-peer risk relief network aimed at addressing the significant climate risks affecting agriculture, estimated at $100 billion globally. Headquartered in New York, the company also has operations in Ghana. By leveraging mobile money technology, WorldCover aims to improve food and income security for smallholder farmers in developing countries, a demographic that includes over 70% of the 2.5 billion people living at the base of the economic pyramid, who depend on agriculture for their livelihoods.

Cover

Seed Round in 2016
Cover Financial, Inc. is a mobile-first insurance brokerage founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California. The company provides a mobile application that allows users to insure a wide variety of items, including vehicles, mobile phones, pets, jewelry, and properties, by simply taking a picture of the item to be insured. Cover partners with various insurance companies and brokers to offer competitive rates and comprehensive coverage options, including commercial property, workers compensation, general liability, and cyber insurance. Initially launched in Toronto, the application supports users in accessing tailored insurance solutions conveniently through their smartphones.

PhysioHealth

Pre Seed Round in 2016
PhysioHealth is an enterprise health and wellness management platform that rewards your employees for living healthy and decreases your healthcare costs. Their customized platform delivers 5x engagement vs. other corporate wellness programs.

Human Interest

Seed Round in 2016
Human Interest offers easy and affordable employee retirement plans. Previously, only large companies offered employee retirement plans, leaving more than half of all working Americans without a path to a secure financial future. The company believes that a path to financial independence should be accessible to people in all lines of work.

HoneyInsured

Grant in 2015
HoneyInsured is Hipmunk for health insurance. You answer 4 one-click questions, get a plan recommendation, and enroll in 5 minutes.

Human Interest

Seed Round in 2015
Human Interest offers easy and affordable employee retirement plans. Previously, only large companies offered employee retirement plans, leaving more than half of all working Americans without a path to a secure financial future. The company believes that a path to financial independence should be accessible to people in all lines of work.

Willing

Seed Round in 2015
Willing is an online legal service that simplifies the process of end-of-life planning, making it accessible and affordable for all. The platform provides users with tools to create wills and living wills quickly, allowing them to secure their estate plans in just minutes. Additionally, Willing assists users in comparing costs for funeral homes and cemeteries, facilitating informed decisions regarding their end-of-life arrangements. By focusing on user-friendly solutions, Willing helps individuals protect their families and assets while saving time and money.

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.

HealthSherpa

Seed Round in 2013
HealthSherpa is a technology company that focuses on connecting individuals with health coverage. It is a Healthcare.gov certified web broker, giving consumers, employers, and nonprofits a simpler platform for enrolling individuals and families in subsidy-eligible health plans.HealthSherpa provides consumers access to tools to aid their plan selection and to make use of their insurance after they’ve enrolled.

Eligible

Seed Round in 2012
Eligible, Inc. operates an API network that facilitates connectivity and processing for health insurance companies across the United States. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, the company specializes in providing APIs that enable various healthcare systems to efficiently exchange essential transaction data necessary for processing medical payments and reimbursements. This includes functionalities related to eligibility, policy details, coverage, demographics, authorizations, coordination of benefits, claims, and payments. By streamlining these processes, Eligible aims to enhance the experience for both patients and healthcare providers, making medical payment processing more accessible and integrated.

HealthSherpa

Seed Round in 2012
HealthSherpa is a technology company that focuses on connecting individuals with health coverage. It is a Healthcare.gov certified web broker, giving consumers, employers, and nonprofits a simpler platform for enrolling individuals and families in subsidy-eligible health plans.HealthSherpa provides consumers access to tools to aid their plan selection and to make use of their insurance after they’ve enrolled.

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?

GoodHealth

Seed Round in 2000
GoodHealth is a software company that enables businesses to extend affordable health benefits to their workforce. GoodHealth is India’s enterprise health benefits platform for employees to engage with their health, wellness, and benefit programs. GoodHealth offers a gateway to healthcare with an ecosystem of over 30+ insurance and healthcare partners. Hundreds of employers are currently using GoodHealth to transform their employee experience and reduce costs.