G Squared

G Squared, founded in 2011 and headquartered in California with additional offices in Zurich, Greenwich, and Chicago, is a venture capital investment firm that focuses on early-stage technology companies in sectors such as consumer internet, fintech, insurtech, mobility 2.0, and SaaS. The firm recognizes the trend of venture-backed companies remaining private for longer periods, creating a need for both primary capital for growth and transitional capital for liquidity. G Squared adopts a unique approach compared to traditional venture capital firms, partnering with entrepreneurs who challenge the status quo and aim for superior returns. The firm has invested in a range of notable companies, including 23andMe, Coursera, Instacart, Lyft, Pinterest, and Spotify, as well as emerging disruptors like Asana, Blend, and Impossible Foods.

Rodrigo Alvarez

Principal

Ward Davis

Principal

Oscar Gastelum

Managing Partner

Richard Harris

Partner

Spencer McLeod

Partner

Tyson Morgan

Partner

Eric Richardson

Principal

Past deals in Insurance

Alice

Series C in 2021
Alice is a technology healthcare company reinventing the health insurance industry in Brazil. Alice offers B2C health insurance combined with proprietary primary care, delivered digitally and in-person. Primary care teams, namely Health Squads, look after members and coordinate their care within a network of high-quality providers, rewarded by a strongly aligned incentive model. Primary care and providers are fully and seamlessly integrated through Alice digital health platform, creating a virtual verticalized health system that delivers better health outcomes at lower costs.

Cover Genius

Series C in 2021
Cover Genius Pty Ltd is an insurance distribution platform that focuses on providing protection for customers of e-commerce companies worldwide. The company offers integrated end-to-end insurance and warranty solutions, along with dynamic product recommendations and pricing optimization. Its flagship platform, XCover, delivers personalized insurance tailored to various countries, languages, and currencies. Additionally, Cover Genius operates RentalCover, which allows car-sharing platforms and rental agencies to sell insurance for rented or shared vehicles globally. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Cover Genius has expanded its presence with offices in major cities including New York, San Francisco, London, and Tokyo, among others. The company aims to enhance customer protection and streamline claims processing by enabling real-time claim payments.

Collective Health

Series F in 2021
Collective Health offers a cloud-based platform that transforms how self-insured employers manage health benefits. This integrated system allows companies to administer various health plans through a single portal, providing employees with clear guidance, live concierge support, and digital tools to navigate their healthcare options. By focusing on a smarter alternative to traditional health insurance, Collective Health aims to enhance the value of healthcare investments while improving employee care. The company has experienced significant growth in the employer-sponsored insurance market, currently covering 70,000 employee and dependent lives across 15 employers, including notable clients such as Activision Blizzard, Crossfit, eBay, Palantir, and Red Bull.

Next Insurance

Series E in 2021
Next Insurance Inc. is an online insurance agency focused on providing tailored insurance products and services to small businesses. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the company offers a range of insurance options, including business, general liability, professional liability, commercial auto, and workers’ compensation coverage. Next Insurance serves a diverse clientele, including contractors, fitness professionals, cleaning services, beauty establishments, therapists, educators, and various other sectors. The company leverages technology to streamline the insurance purchasing process, eliminating the need for agents and reducing costs, thereby offering affordable pricing. Additionally, Next Insurance emphasizes quick claims processing, often making decisions within 48 hours to enhance transparency and support for its clients.

wefox

Venture Round in 2020
wefox is a digital insurance company based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2015. The company focuses on providing an all-in-one insurance solution by leveraging technology to enhance the customer experience and streamline processes. Rather than selling directly to consumers, wefox operates through a network of thousands of digitally enabled advisors across Europe, which helps improve customer satisfaction and reduce acquisition costs. The company employs advanced analytics to achieve better loss ratios than the market average and boasts over 90% straight-through processing for its services. Wefox offers a comprehensive platform that includes policy management, claims settlement, and personalized coverage options, aiming to reinvent insurance and make people safer by preventing risks.

wefox

Series B in 2019
wefox is a digital insurance company based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2015. The company focuses on providing an all-in-one insurance solution by leveraging technology to enhance the customer experience and streamline processes. Rather than selling directly to consumers, wefox operates through a network of thousands of digitally enabled advisors across Europe, which helps improve customer satisfaction and reduce acquisition costs. The company employs advanced analytics to achieve better loss ratios than the market average and boasts over 90% straight-through processing for its services. Wefox offers a comprehensive platform that includes policy management, claims settlement, and personalized coverage options, aiming to reinvent insurance and make people safer by preventing risks.

Metromile

Secondary Market in 2019
Metromile is the provider of pay-per-mile car insurance company in the U.S. Powered by data science and machine learning, the company is disrupting a $250 billion auto insurance category. Metromile is building a loyal community of drivers who come for the savings and stay for the experience. AVA, Metromile's AI-driven claims system, is designed to speed up the process of verifying and paying out insurance claims. Using Metromile Pulse sensor data, AVA can reconstruct the scene of an accident to instantly determine if claim details are accurate. When the claim is verified, Metromile is able to automatically approve payments within seconds.

Lemonade

Secondary Market in 2019
Lemonade, Inc. is an insurance company based in New York, offering a range of insurance products in the United States and Europe. Founded in 2015, the company provides homeowners and renters insurance, as well as landlord insurance policies for individuals renting out their properties. Lemonade utilizes artificial intelligence and behavioral economics to streamline the insurance process, replacing traditional brokers and reducing paperwork to create a seamless customer experience. The company employs bots and machine learning to deliver instant insurance solutions, allowing for efficient claims processing and rate setting. Additionally, Lemonade acts as an agent for other insurance providers, expanding its offerings in the market.

Lemonade

Secondary Market in 2019
Lemonade, Inc. is an insurance company based in New York, offering a range of insurance products in the United States and Europe. Founded in 2015, the company provides homeowners and renters insurance, as well as landlord insurance policies for individuals renting out their properties. Lemonade utilizes artificial intelligence and behavioral economics to streamline the insurance process, replacing traditional brokers and reducing paperwork to create a seamless customer experience. The company employs bots and machine learning to deliver instant insurance solutions, allowing for efficient claims processing and rate setting. Additionally, Lemonade acts as an agent for other insurance providers, expanding its offerings in the market.

Collective Health

Series E in 2019
Collective Health offers a cloud-based platform that transforms how self-insured employers manage health benefits. This integrated system allows companies to administer various health plans through a single portal, providing employees with clear guidance, live concierge support, and digital tools to navigate their healthcare options. By focusing on a smarter alternative to traditional health insurance, Collective Health aims to enhance the value of healthcare investments while improving employee care. The company has experienced significant growth in the employer-sponsored insurance market, currently covering 70,000 employee and dependent lives across 15 employers, including notable clients such as Activision Blizzard, Crossfit, eBay, Palantir, and Red Bull.

wefox

Series B in 2019
wefox is a digital insurance company based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2015. The company focuses on providing an all-in-one insurance solution by leveraging technology to enhance the customer experience and streamline processes. Rather than selling directly to consumers, wefox operates through a network of thousands of digitally enabled advisors across Europe, which helps improve customer satisfaction and reduce acquisition costs. The company employs advanced analytics to achieve better loss ratios than the market average and boasts over 90% straight-through processing for its services. Wefox offers a comprehensive platform that includes policy management, claims settlement, and personalized coverage options, aiming to reinvent insurance and make people safer by preventing risks.
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