Accel

Accel is a venture capital firm founded in 1983 and based in Palo Alto, California. It specializes in early and growth-stage investments, focusing primarily on technology startups in sectors such as cloud computing, software, digital media, and fintech. With additional offices in San Francisco, London, and Bangalore, Accel employs localized strategies to identify and support entrepreneurs capable of building category-defining businesses. The firm has a notable portfolio featuring companies like Facebook, Spotify, and Slack, reflecting its commitment to fostering innovation across various industries. Accel manages several funds, targeting investments ranging from $5 million to $15 million, and has a robust global presence that includes partnerships in India and China.

Radhika Ananth

Vice President

Radhika Ananth

Vice President

Yudi Anugrah

Investor

Casey Aylward

Partner

Julien Bek

Principal

Luca Bocchio

Partner

Andrew Braccia

General Partner

Andrei Brasoveanu

Partner

Katie Brown

Investor

Miles Clements

Partner

Adrian Colyer

Venture Partner

Kevin Comolli

Founding Partner

Anand Daniel

Partner

Ben Dooley

CFO

Peter Doyle

Investor

Christine Esserman

Partner

C. Alex Estevez

Venture Partner

Candice du Fretay

Investor

Rohit Ganapathy

Investor

Sameer Gandhi

Partner

Rishika Garg

Vice President

Martin Gibson

Technology Investor

Praachi Goenka

Investor

Bruce Golden

Partner

Graham Hutson

Investor

Sara Ittelson

Partner

Myrel Iturrey

Investor

Tanay Jagani

Investor

Chitranjan Jain

Investor

Dinesh Katiyar

Partner

Sanjay Khatri

Investor

Richard Kotite

Vice President

Gagan Kumar

General Partner

Ping Li

Partner

John Locke

Partner

Zhenya Loginov

Partner

Steve Loughlin

Partner

Eknoor Malhotra

Investor

Arun Mathew

Partner

Jonathan Mendelson

Investor

Gonzalo Mocorrea

Investor

Vasant Natarajan

Partner

Vas Natarajan

Partner

Harry Nelis

Partner

Nate Niparko

Partner

Maya S. Noeth

Partner

Rachit Parekh

Principal

Vijaysai Patnaik

Associate

Anagh Prasad

Investor

Varun Purandare

Principal and Investor

Ben Quazzo

Partner

Rafael Quintanilla

Investor

Aman Rai

Investor

Tim Rawlinson

Investor

Sagar Sanghvi

Partner

Antra Saxena

Investor

Tracy Sedlock

Chief Operating Partner

Jess Segal

IR Partner

Karan Shah

Investor

Manasi Shah

Investor

Sarthak Singh

Investor

Robert E. Sternberg

Investor

Diksha Sundarka

Investor

Prayank Swaroop

Partner

Ryan Sweeney

General Partner

Charles Tananbaum

Investor

Humza Tariq

Investor

Yuvraj Wadhwa

Investor

Cecilia Wang

Vice President

Matt Weigand

Partner

Eric Wolford

Venture Partner

Richard Wong

General Partner

Ivan Zhou

Partner

Hendrik Nelis Ph.D

Partner

Past deals in Motor Insurance

Sotera Heritage

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Sotera is an Insurtech company using deep tech and data to create risk ratings for unusual objects. Founded at Cambridge University, Sotera completed the accelerator at Lloyds of London and is working with the Visual Geometry Group at Oxford University. Sotera raised its first round from investors including Tokio Marine Future Fund, an Insurtech CVC fund based in Silicon Valley, Accel, Ninety, and a small group of experienced angels. Sotera will also provide the toolkit it builds to record at-risk collections to help combat the looting and trafficking of antiquities and art.

Insify

Series A in 2022
Insify develops an insurance technology platform for small businesses. The company offers insurance products and services to the businesses. The company is based in the Netherlands.

Ethos Life

Series D in 2021
Ethos Life is an insurance company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing modern and ethical life insurance products, primarily term life insurance. Founded in 2016, Ethos aims to make life insurance affordable, accessible, and instant, addressing a significant market valued at $650 billion. The company employs innovative software to enhance the customer experience and utilizes technology to tailor coverage to individual needs. Ethos policies are issued and guaranteed by Legal & General America, a well-established life insurance provider. The company emphasizes a human approach in its services, striving to protect families through personalized insurance solutions.

The Zebra

Series D in 2021
The Zebra is an online insurance comparison marketplace founded in 2012 and headquartered in Austin, Texas. It provides consumers with the ability to compare rates for various insurance options, particularly car insurance, from trusted providers. By offering real quotes and educational resources, The Zebra simplifies the process of shopping for insurance, helping users identify coverage and pricing that meet their individual needs. Additionally, the platform facilitates connections between consumers and insurance companies, allowing insurers to reach potential customers more effectively in the digital landscape. Through its services, The Zebra aims to empower consumers to save money on their insurance purchases while ensuring they find adequate coverage.

OnsiteGo

Series B in 2020
Onsitego, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Mumbai, India, provides extended warranty services for digital products and home appliances. The company offers damage protection plans for devices such as mobile phones, tablets, and laptops, which can be purchased directly from its website or through various online and offline partners across India. In addition to warranty services, Onsitego enhances customer experience with convenient features, including free pick-up and drop-off for devices and at-home service for larger appliances. The repair or replacement process is streamlined, typically taking 14 to 21 days, depending on the brand.

The Zebra

Series C in 2020
The Zebra is an online insurance comparison marketplace founded in 2012 and headquartered in Austin, Texas. It provides consumers with the ability to compare rates for various insurance options, particularly car insurance, from trusted providers. By offering real quotes and educational resources, The Zebra simplifies the process of shopping for insurance, helping users identify coverage and pricing that meet their individual needs. Additionally, the platform facilitates connections between consumers and insurance companies, allowing insurers to reach potential customers more effectively in the digital landscape. Through its services, The Zebra aims to empower consumers to save money on their insurance purchases while ensuring they find adequate coverage.

Luko

Series A in 2019
Luko is an insurance company based in Paris, France, founded in 2016. It operates an online platform that provides brokerage services for home and electric vehicle insurance. Luko distinguishes itself by implementing a proactive approach to insurance, utilizing proprietary technology, including an AI-powered sensor designed to enhance home security and reduce electricity costs. This device monitors potential home accidents, aiming to shift the insurance model from a reactive claims-based system to one focused on prevention. By making insurance accessible, transparent, and user-friendly, Luko enables customers to select the most suitable coverage for their homes, properties, and vehicles.

Ethos Life

Series C in 2019
Ethos Life is an insurance company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing modern and ethical life insurance products, primarily term life insurance. Founded in 2016, Ethos aims to make life insurance affordable, accessible, and instant, addressing a significant market valued at $650 billion. The company employs innovative software to enhance the customer experience and utilizes technology to tailor coverage to individual needs. Ethos policies are issued and guaranteed by Legal & General America, a well-established life insurance provider. The company emphasizes a human approach in its services, striving to protect families through personalized insurance solutions.

Coverfox

Series C in 2019
Coverfox Insurance is an insurtech platform that provides hassle-free online insurance broking services. It offers car, bike, health, travel, terms, investments, and home insurance products. They also provide end-to-end support for claims. They have partnered up with 35+ insurance providers to provide the best policies and plans at the best possible premiums. Coverfox Insurance Broking was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Acko

Series C in 2019
Acko General Insurance Limited is a digital insurance company based in Mumbai, India, founded in 2016 by Varun Dua and Ruchi Deepak. The company specializes in providing micro-insurance products through an entirely online platform. Its offerings include various types of motor insurance, such as car and two-wheeler insurance, as well as specialized policies like Ola Trip Insurance for cab passengers. Acko focuses on personalized insurance solutions tailored to users' consumption behaviors and has expanded its product range to include healthcare-related insurance. By leveraging data and analytics, Acko aims to deliver a seamless and transparent insurance purchasing experience, making it easier for consumers to access a wide array of insurance products.

Brumbrum

Series B in 2019
brumbrum SpA operates a platform that enables users to buy and rent new and used cars online in Italy. It offers brumbrum, a platform that enables users to find, finance, buy, and rent new cars online. It offers city cars, small cars, sedans, station wagons, SUV, SUV/off road, and coupes/cabrios. The company also provides long-term car rental services for individuals. brumbrum SpA was founded in 2015 and is based in Milan, Italy.

Wicked Ride Adventure Services

Venture Round in 2018
Wicked Ride Adventure Services Private Limited is a premium bike and scooter rental company based in Bengaluru, India, established in 2014. It is recognized as India's first luxury bike rental service, offering a fleet that includes high-end motorcycles from brands such as Harley Davidson, Triumph, and Royal Enfield. The company operates in several cities including Bengaluru, Jaipur, Udaipur, Mysore, Bhuj, Ahmedabad, Hampi, Belagavi, Jaisalmer, and Delhi, with plans for further expansion. In addition to rentals, Wicked Ride provides biking accessories through its retail and online platforms and conducts biking lessons aimed at promoting a biking culture among women. The company also offers urban commuting solutions through its subsidiary, Metro Bikes, which facilitates convenient bike rentals for first and last-mile connectivity from public transportation hubs.

Ethos Life

Series B in 2018
Ethos Life is an insurance company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing modern and ethical life insurance products, primarily term life insurance. Founded in 2016, Ethos aims to make life insurance affordable, accessible, and instant, addressing a significant market valued at $650 billion. The company employs innovative software to enhance the customer experience and utilizes technology to tailor coverage to individual needs. Ethos policies are issued and guaranteed by Legal & General America, a well-established life insurance provider. The company emphasizes a human approach in its services, striving to protect families through personalized insurance solutions.

Wicked Ride Adventure Services

Venture Round in 2018
Wicked Ride Adventure Services Private Limited is a premium bike and scooter rental company based in Bengaluru, India, established in 2014. It is recognized as India's first luxury bike rental service, offering a fleet that includes high-end motorcycles from brands such as Harley Davidson, Triumph, and Royal Enfield. The company operates in several cities including Bengaluru, Jaipur, Udaipur, Mysore, Bhuj, Ahmedabad, Hampi, Belagavi, Jaisalmer, and Delhi, with plans for further expansion. In addition to rentals, Wicked Ride provides biking accessories through its retail and online platforms and conducts biking lessons aimed at promoting a biking culture among women. The company also offers urban commuting solutions through its subsidiary, Metro Bikes, which facilitates convenient bike rentals for first and last-mile connectivity from public transportation hubs.

The Zebra

Series B in 2017
The Zebra is an online insurance comparison marketplace founded in 2012 and headquartered in Austin, Texas. It provides consumers with the ability to compare rates for various insurance options, particularly car insurance, from trusted providers. By offering real quotes and educational resources, The Zebra simplifies the process of shopping for insurance, helping users identify coverage and pricing that meet their individual needs. Additionally, the platform facilitates connections between consumers and insurance companies, allowing insurers to reach potential customers more effectively in the digital landscape. Through its services, The Zebra aims to empower consumers to save money on their insurance purchases while ensuring they find adequate coverage.

Acko

Seed Round in 2017
Acko General Insurance Limited is a digital insurance company based in Mumbai, India, founded in 2016 by Varun Dua and Ruchi Deepak. The company specializes in providing micro-insurance products through an entirely online platform. Its offerings include various types of motor insurance, such as car and two-wheeler insurance, as well as specialized policies like Ola Trip Insurance for cab passengers. Acko focuses on personalized insurance solutions tailored to users' consumption behaviors and has expanded its product range to include healthcare-related insurance. By leveraging data and analytics, Acko aims to deliver a seamless and transparent insurance purchasing experience, making it easier for consumers to access a wide array of insurance products.

Coverfox

Series B in 2015
Coverfox Insurance is an insurtech platform that provides hassle-free online insurance broking services. It offers car, bike, health, travel, terms, investments, and home insurance products. They also provide end-to-end support for claims. They have partnered up with 35+ insurance providers to provide the best policies and plans at the best possible premiums. Coverfox Insurance Broking was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

OnsiteGo

Seed Round in 2015
Onsitego, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Mumbai, India, provides extended warranty services for digital products and home appliances. The company offers damage protection plans for devices such as mobile phones, tablets, and laptops, which can be purchased directly from its website or through various online and offline partners across India. In addition to warranty services, Onsitego enhances customer experience with convenient features, including free pick-up and drop-off for devices and at-home service for larger appliances. The repair or replacement process is streamlined, typically taking 14 to 21 days, depending on the brand.

OnsiteGo

Series A in 2015
Onsitego, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Mumbai, India, provides extended warranty services for digital products and home appliances. The company offers damage protection plans for devices such as mobile phones, tablets, and laptops, which can be purchased directly from its website or through various online and offline partners across India. In addition to warranty services, Onsitego enhances customer experience with convenient features, including free pick-up and drop-off for devices and at-home service for larger appliances. The repair or replacement process is streamlined, typically taking 14 to 21 days, depending on the brand.

Autoquake

Venture Round in 2010
Autoquake.com is an e-commerce company that remarkets used cars on behalf of UK corporate fleet and leasing companies direct to consumers. Autoquake.com is the UK’s leading online used car retailer and offers consumers the ability to browse and buy cars online through its website www.autoquake.com. Cars are offered at low prices with no sales people involved in the buying process. Each car goes through a 141 point inspection, is described with 40+ high resolution pictures and comes with a 7 day money back guarantee. The website provides all the information required for the customer to make an informed purchase decision from the comfort of their home. Autoquake.com also provides transparent, hassle free finance and optional home delivery. Autoquake.com sells cars on behalf of large fleet and leasing companies. The ex-company cars are taken directly from the UK fleet operators, prepared to retail condition and sold via the Autoquake.com website. Because Autoquake.com takes out a step in the value chain, it can provide higher returns for fleets whilst still saving consumers money. Autoquake.com does this using sophisticated internet marketing tools and pricing and yield management technology adopted from other industries such as the travel industry. The company is funded by leading venture capital companies Accel Partners and Highland Capital Partners.

Autoquake

Series B in 2008
Autoquake.com is an e-commerce company that remarkets used cars on behalf of UK corporate fleet and leasing companies direct to consumers. Autoquake.com is the UK’s leading online used car retailer and offers consumers the ability to browse and buy cars online through its website www.autoquake.com. Cars are offered at low prices with no sales people involved in the buying process. Each car goes through a 141 point inspection, is described with 40+ high resolution pictures and comes with a 7 day money back guarantee. The website provides all the information required for the customer to make an informed purchase decision from the comfort of their home. Autoquake.com also provides transparent, hassle free finance and optional home delivery. Autoquake.com sells cars on behalf of large fleet and leasing companies. The ex-company cars are taken directly from the UK fleet operators, prepared to retail condition and sold via the Autoquake.com website. Because Autoquake.com takes out a step in the value chain, it can provide higher returns for fleets whilst still saving consumers money. Autoquake.com does this using sophisticated internet marketing tools and pricing and yield management technology adopted from other industries such as the travel industry. The company is funded by leading venture capital companies Accel Partners and Highland Capital Partners.

Autoquake

Series A in 2006
Autoquake.com is an e-commerce company that remarkets used cars on behalf of UK corporate fleet and leasing companies direct to consumers. Autoquake.com is the UK’s leading online used car retailer and offers consumers the ability to browse and buy cars online through its website www.autoquake.com. Cars are offered at low prices with no sales people involved in the buying process. Each car goes through a 141 point inspection, is described with 40+ high resolution pictures and comes with a 7 day money back guarantee. The website provides all the information required for the customer to make an informed purchase decision from the comfort of their home. Autoquake.com also provides transparent, hassle free finance and optional home delivery. Autoquake.com sells cars on behalf of large fleet and leasing companies. The ex-company cars are taken directly from the UK fleet operators, prepared to retail condition and sold via the Autoquake.com website. Because Autoquake.com takes out a step in the value chain, it can provide higher returns for fleets whilst still saving consumers money. Autoquake.com does this using sophisticated internet marketing tools and pricing and yield management technology adopted from other industries such as the travel industry. The company is funded by leading venture capital companies Accel Partners and Highland Capital Partners.
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