Coalition
Corporate Round in 2025
Coalition, Inc. is an insurance provider based in San Francisco, California, specializing in cyber risk management. Founded in 2017, the company offers a blend of comprehensive insurance coverage and proactive cybersecurity tools tailored for various industries, including healthcare, retail, technology, and more. Coalition's Active Risk Platform equips businesses with automated security alerts, threat intelligence, and expert guidance to enhance their resilience against cyber threats. By integrating risk assessment, security protection, and response capabilities, Coalition enables organizations to effectively mitigate and prevent potential cyber-attacks and associated losses. The company serves clients in the United States and Canada while providing its security solutions globally, supported by prominent global insurers.
DigitalArchi
Seed Round in 2025
DigitalArchi is a manufacturing company that specializes in producing sustainable architectural components. It uses large-scale 3D printing technology to create interior and exterior panels, as well as concrete formwork, from recycled plastic. This process not only helps reduce waste but also addresses labor shortages in the construction industry by enabling businesses to fabricate forms for concrete construction more efficiently.
Taiyi Guanjia
Seed Round in 2024
Taiyi Guanjia is a company that combines technology and medical health innovation, aiming to enhance the insurance industry and create a robust medical and health ecosystem.
T2 Co offers services like automatic driving of huge trucks to provide a trunk transportation service.
Transverse Insurance Group
Acquisition in 2022
Transverse Venture Fund is an early-stage venture capital fund managed by Transverse Insurance Group, based in Warren, New Jersey. Established in 2018, Transverse Insurance Group operates as a property and casualty program carrier, collaborating with reinsurers and program administrators to offer a diverse range of insurance products for both commercial and personal lines. The fund aims to support innovative startups, leveraging the insurance group's expertise in risk retention and active participation throughout the program cycle. By focusing on early-stage investments, Transverse Venture Fund seeks to identify and nurture promising ventures that align with its strategic objectives.
Upstream Security specializes in providing a cloud-based data management platform tailored for connected vehicles, focusing on automotive cybersecurity detection and response (V-XDR). The Upstream Platform converts highly distributed vehicle data into centralized, structured, and contextualized data lakes, enabling customers to develop applications for connected vehicles. This platform is enhanced by AutoThreat® Intelligence, the first automotive cybersecurity threat intelligence solution, offering industry-leading protection against cyber threats and actionable insights. These solutions are seamlessly integrated into customers' environments and vehicle security operations centers (VSOC). Upstream's clientele includes prominent automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers, safeguarding millions of vehicles globally.
Upstream Security specializes in providing a cloud-based data management platform tailored for connected vehicles, focusing on automotive cybersecurity detection and response (V-XDR). The Upstream Platform converts highly distributed vehicle data into centralized, structured, and contextualized data lakes, enabling customers to develop applications for connected vehicles. This platform is enhanced by AutoThreat® Intelligence, the first automotive cybersecurity threat intelligence solution, offering industry-leading protection against cyber threats and actionable insights. These solutions are seamlessly integrated into customers' environments and vehicle security operations centers (VSOC). Upstream's clientele includes prominent automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers, safeguarding millions of vehicles globally.
Hippo Insurance
Convertible Note in 2020
Hippo Insurance Services is a home insurance provider that aims to redefine homeowner protection through a comprehensive approach. The company utilizes real-time data and smart home technology to create an integrated home protection platform designed to alleviate the concerns associated with homeownership. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Austin and Dallas, Hippo offers its insurance products to over 80 percent of U.S. homeowners across 37 states. The company covers a wide range of assets, including electronics, home offices, and appliances, while also providing unique coverage options for water backup and service lines. Hippo operates through various segments, with the majority of its revenue generated from its Insurance-as-a-Service platform, which supports third-party managing general agents. As a licensed property casualty insurance agent, Hippo collaborates with multiple insurance companies to underwrite its products.
Ispace Technologies
Series B in 2020
Ispace Technologies is a Tokyo-based company specializing in space resource exploration, particularly focused on developing micro-robotic technology to facilitate the identification, extraction, and transportation of lunar resources, such as ice, essential for sustaining human life in space. Founded in 2013, Ispace is recognized for its innovative approach, utilizing 3D printing and commercially available products to create efficient and cost-effective solutions. The company is also involved in the Google Lunar XPRIZE Competition through its Team HAKUTO, which has gained recognition for its advancements in mobility and aims to land a privately funded robot on the Moon. Ispace’s micro-robots are designed to explore larger lunar areas quickly and economically, making significant strides towards establishing a sustainable presence in outer space.
Desamis
Venture Round in 2020
Desamis is a prominent consumer electronics manufacturer that has expanded its operations into the agribusiness sector. The company has developed an innovative behavior monitoring system aimed at supporting livestock farmers. This system records critical activities of cattle, such as feeding, drinking, rumination, and movements like lying down and standing up. By analyzing this accumulated data, Desamis enables farmers to make informed predictions that can help prevent estrus, illness, mobility issues, and unexpected deaths among their livestock. Through its technological advancements, Desamis aims to enhance the efficiency and wellbeing of the agricultural industry.
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CoverHound
Series D in 2019
CoverHound, Inc., operating as CoverHound Insurance Solutions, is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in an online platform for comparing property and casualty insurance, particularly car insurance. Established in 2010, CoverHound provides consumers with the ability to assess their personal insurance needs and receive accurate rate comparisons from top national carriers and local agents. The platform aims to deliver transparent options and smart recommendations, enabling users to find the most suitable policies at competitive prices. Emphasizing consumer control, CoverHound ensures that users receive personalized quotes without spam and with a commitment to protecting their private information.
ELEMENT Insurance AG is a digital insurance provider based in Berlin, Germany, founded in March 2017. The company specializes in creating white-label insurance products and is recognized as a leader in insurance digitalization. Licensed by the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority, ELEMENT operates as a direct insurer for non-life insurance across 28 European countries, allowing it to manage risks and settle claims directly. ELEMENT's innovative technology platform, referred to as 'Insurance as a Platform,' supports a B2B2X model, enabling various partners—from e-commerce businesses to traditional insurers—to develop and market customized insurance solutions under their own brands. The platform streamlines the insurance value chain, addressing key functions such as actuarial calculations, underwriting, policy administration, customer service, and claims management, thereby enhancing efficiency and reducing complications within the industry.
First Capital Insurance
Acquisition in 2017
First Capital Insurance Ltd. is a commercial property and casualty insurer that offers a diverse range of non-life insurance services. The company provides personal insurance products including home, personal accident, travel, and motor insurance. In addition, it caters to commercial clients with various coverage options such as industrial all risks, fire and extra perils, burglary, engineering, liability, marine cargo, hull, and specialized packages for offices and retail/industrial businesses. By delivering comprehensive underwriting services across multiple fields, First Capital Insurance Ltd. aims to meet the insurance needs of both individual and business customers effectively.
Goodpatch
Series C in 2017
Goodpatch, Inc. is a design-focused company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, that specializes in UI/UX design consulting services. Founded in 2011, it offers a range of services including product design, business model design, brand experience design, and organizational design. Additionally, Goodpatch provides software development services and various tools to support designers and teams, such as Prott, a prototyping tool that facilitates team collaboration, and Athena, an XR tool for designing and testing connected car experiences. The company also runs ReDesigner, a career support service for designers, and operates Goodpatch Anywhere, a fully remote design team.
Yoriso Co., Ltd., established in 2009 and previously known as Minrevi Co., Ltd., is a Tokyo-based company that operates a funeral planning platform. This platform connects bereaved families with funeral homes and other end-of-life service providers, offering online reviews and pricing information. It aims to empower individuals to arrange funerals according to their specific needs and preferences.
Drivemode
Series A in 2017
Drivemode, Inc. is a technology company based in Redwood City, California, that specializes in developing applications designed to enhance the driving experience. Founded in 2014 by former entrepreneurs from Zipcar and Tesla Motors, Drivemode's platform utilizes interaction and feedback technology to provide drivers with personalized navigation suggestions based on their driving patterns, calendar events, and recent communications. The application allows users to manage music and navigation seamlessly, even while making or receiving calls, and facilitates voice-to-text messaging to minimize distractions. Since its Android app launch in 2015, Drivemode has achieved significant growth, garnering over 1 million downloads across 180 countries. The company aims to create a safer and more connected driving environment and collaborates with various stakeholders in the connected car industry to further its mission. Drivemode operates as a subsidiary of Honda R&D Co., Ltd.
Toreta, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in developing a mobile application for restaurant reservation management. The application automates the recording of reservation conversations with customers and generates customer ledgers based on this information. It allows restaurants to accept reservations online at any time, enhancing operational efficiency. In addition to its core reservation system, Toreta has expanded its services to include mobile order capabilities and an AI-based reservation reception service, enabling users to check table availability at participating restaurants.
Kabuku Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2013 that specializes in on-demand manufacturing and 3D printing solutions. It offers a comprehensive suite of services through its platforms, including Kabuku Connect, which facilitates various manufacturing processes such as consulting, 3D design, production, and logistics, leveraging a global network of manufacturing partners. Additionally, the company provides Kabuku MMS, designed to streamline tasks such as quotation and order management for 3D printing service providers and manufacturers. Kabuku also operates Rinkak.com, a digital marketplace allowing users to order from a diverse range of 3D models. The company has collaborated with notable brands and agencies, enhancing its presence in the 3D printing sector.
MS Amlin
Acquisition in 2015
MS Amlin is a prominent global specialty commercial insurer and reinsurer headquartered in London, with operations across the Lloyd's, UK, Continental European, and Bermudian markets. The company combines Mitsui Sumitomo's London and Bermuda operations with the historic Amlin businesses, focusing on delivering insurance coverage for a diverse range of risks faced by commercial enterprises. Additionally, MS Amlin provides reinsurance protection to other insurers worldwide. As a wholly owned subsidiary of MS&AD, a leading non-life insurer based in Japan, MS Amlin benefits from significant financial strength and scale, ensuring it can offer quality insurance services to its clients.
BitFlyer, Inc. is a virtual currency exchange and blockchain development service provider based in Minato-ku, Japan. Established in 2014, it specializes in facilitating transactions in various digital currencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin, among others. BitFlyer offers a comprehensive platform that enables customers to buy, sell, and spend cryptocurrencies securely. It features multiple markets, including a Bitcoin marketplace and altcoin exchanges, along with advanced services such as an application programming interface for custom account management. Additionally, BitFlyer provides e-commerce payment solutions that allow businesses to accept Bitcoin, enhancing the overall trading experience. The company also operates fundFlyer, a crowdfunding platform designed to support projects through Bitcoin funding.
Money Forward
Series B in 2014
Money Forward is a financial technology company that offers a range of money-related services for both individuals and corporations. It specializes in personal financial management, providing users with tools to manage daily expenses through integration with bank accounts and credit histories. The company’s services include an automatic savings app and a platform where users can engage with financial planners to address their concerns. Additionally, Money Forward provides cloud-based solutions, such as accounting software, tax return services, invoice preparation, payroll calculation, and payment reconciliation. The company aims to enhance financial literacy and management through accessible resources, including economic media and an online newsletter. Its services are available on both desktop and mobile platforms, catering to a diverse user base.
Regimmune
Series D in 2014
REGiMMUNE Corporation is a biotechnology company based in Tokyo, Japan, with an additional office in San Francisco, California. Founded in 2006, the company specializes in the discovery and development of immune-regulatory therapeutics aimed at treating severe diseases and disorders related to the immune system. Utilizing its proprietary reVax technology, REGiMMUNE targets immune tolerance by inducing regulatory T cells, which can address a variety of conditions such as Graft versus Host Disease, type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and systemic lupus erythematosus. The company has one clinical-stage compound, RGI-2001, currently in a Phase I/II trial for GvHD associated with hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, and a second product, RGI-3001, in preclinical development for type 1 diabetes. With a pipeline that includes several promising compounds, REGiMMUNE aims to provide innovative treatments that minimize the side effects commonly associated with traditional immunosuppressants.
Metaps operates as a holding company with a focus on creating competitive businesses across various sectors. The company is engaged in three primary areas: finance, marketing, and digital transformation support. In the finance sector, Metaps offers a range of services within the fintech domain, including cashless payment solutions. Its marketing division provides comprehensive digital marketing services to clients. Additionally, the company supports digital transformation through its SaaS platforms, which include data analysis tools. Metaps also emphasizes business incubation, particularly in cloud computing and artificial intelligence, while investing in technology companies to enhance its portfolio.
Eliiy Power
Private Equity Round in 2011
ELIIY Power Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2006 that specializes in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of lithium-ion batteries and electricity storage systems. The company offers a range of products, including large-sized lithium-ion batteries, hybrid electricity storage systems, custom-built storage solutions, and motorcycle start batteries. ELIIY Power focuses on creating energy-efficient products that prioritize safety, ensuring that their batteries do not pose fire or smoke hazards, even under extreme conditions such as puncturing, crushing, or overcharging. By promoting the use of large lithium-ion batteries, the company aims to contribute to more efficient energy usage worldwide.
Tixa Internet Technology
Series B in 2006
Tixa Internet Technology Co., Ltd., headquartered in Beijing, is a leading provider of web-empowered products, systems, and services in China. The company specializes in contextual advertising solutions, catering to online advertisers and publishers. Tixa's offerings include NarrowAD, a targeted online advertising solution, and ChinaWi, an online corporate intelligence portal. The company also operates PRnews, a platform that facilitates the distribution of press releases to targeted media and key decision-makers. In addition to news delivery, Tixa provides media monitoring services, press release writing and translation, and crisis management services. Its multi-channel delivery network ensures real-time access to a diverse audience, including newspapers, wire services, and individual consumers. Tixa has established strategic alliances with prominent organizations such as Factiva, Bloomberg, and Reuters. Founded in 2000, the company was originally known as VeryE until it rebranded in 2004 following a significant financing round.