Centana Growth Partners

Centana Growth Partners is a New York-based private equity firm that specializes in growth equity and venture capital for companies in the financial services ecosystem, including financial services, fintech, and related enterprise technology. Founded in 2015, the firm operates with an additional office in Palo Alto, California, and targets growth-oriented companies across the United States. The team combines decades of investing and operating experience with deep sector knowledge and an extensive industry network to help portfolio companies accelerate growth, expand market presence, and advance technology platforms. Centana works with growth-stage businesses to support scaling efforts, product development, and go-to-market initiatives, leveraging its specialized focus on financial services and technology sectors to create value.

Matthew Alfieri

Principal

Aleksandra Antolak

Vice President

Jack Babbush

Senior Associate

Avantika Bagri

Associate

Eric Byunn

Founding Partner

Past deals in Property Insurance

First Connect Insurance Services

Acquisition in 2024
First Connect Insurance Services is a wholesale property and casualty (P&C) insurance provider that specializes in connecting independent agents with advanced quoting platforms offered by insurtech companies. Its digital platform facilitates connectivity between insurance carriers and independent agents, providing productivity tools to help agencies expand their reach effectively.

Gradient AI

Series C in 2024
Gradient AI is a provider of AI solutions specifically tailored for the insurance industry, utilizing extensive industry data to deliver accurate predictions. The company's predictive analytics platform enhances key processes such as underwriting and claims management by integrating advanced machine learning models. Through automated workflows and seamless API integration, Gradient AI enables insurance companies to streamline their operations, improve decision-making, and enhance customer service. Their technology aims to minimize claims and boost profitability, ultimately leading to better risk assessment and more efficient business practices within the insurance sector.

ZestyAI

Series B in 2022
ZestyAI is a technology company that provides an AI-driven platform for property and casualty insurers and real estate professionals to assess climate and property risk. By integrating aerial imagery, permits, transaction data, weather, and sensor feeds, the platform generates detailed risk models that help insurers and developers evaluate exposure to events such as wildfires, hail, and wind storms. The solution supports underwriting, pricing, reinsurance, and customer experience by delivering actionable insights into property vulnerabilities and regulatory compliance.

One

Venture Round in 2017
One, Inc. is a technology company based in Folsom, California, that specializes in cloud-based software solutions for the property and casualty insurance sector. Founded in 2012, it offers a comprehensive suite of products, including InsureOne, which encompasses policy management, payment processing, enterprise efficiency management, agency management, customer relationship management, and business intelligence reporting. The company's software is designed to meet the needs of various stakeholders in the insurance industry, including agencies, carriers, and managing general agents (MGAs). One, Inc. focuses on providing digital payment solutions that integrate inbound and outbound payment capabilities with industry-specific reporting and reconciliation, enhancing operational efficiency and data management for its clients.
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