MS&AD Ventures

MS&AD Ventures, established in 2018, is the venture capital arm of MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc. Based in Menlo Park, California, the firm invests in early to late-stage technology companies worldwide, focusing on sectors such as big data, AI, cybersecurity, fintech, InsurTech, and mobility. It typically invests between $0.5 million and $3 million in seed to series B rounds, supporting startups from their founding to initial growth stages.

Mikiko Clanton

Senior Associate

Elias Davis

Partner

Takashi Sato

Managing Partner

Satoru Shiono

Director

Jon Soberg

CEO and Managing Partner

Mike Tazaki

CFO

Jack Toyama

President, Managing Partner and Director

Tiffine Wang

Partner

Past deals in Risk Management

Agio Ratings

Seed Round in 2024
Agio Ratings Ltd is a specialized financial services firm focusing on the digital asset market. It provides a suite of services, including credit ratings, risk analysis, and due diligence, to help businesses and investors navigate the complexities and risks associated with digital assets. The company's team of experts uses advanced technology and industry knowledge to assess the creditworthiness of digital asset exchanges, brokers, custodians, lenders, and stablecoins, enabling clients to make informed investment decisions and safeguard their capital. Agio Ratings Ltd is committed to delivering valuable, data-driven insights to support the long-term success of its clients in the digital asset space.

SAFE Security

Series B in 2023
SAFE Security, also known as Lucideus Tech Private Limited, is a cyber risk management company headquartered in New Delhi, India. Founded in 2012, it specializes in providing comprehensive information technology risk assessment and digital security services to organizations globally. The company develops a cyber risk quantification and management platform that enables businesses to continuously monitor and respond to cyber threats in real time. SAFE Security's offerings include IT security maturity assessments, governance policy formation, application security, IT infrastructure security, and emergency response services. By establishing a common risk taxonomy, the platform facilitates better communication among stakeholders and shifts the focus of security discussions from tactical projects to strategic value, ultimately helping organizations mitigate cyber risks through prioritized actionable insights.

Anzen

Seed Round in 2022
Anzen specializes in underwriting and brokering various types of Executive, Cyber, and Professional Liability insurance, including D&O, EPL, Cyber, Fiduciary, Crime, Tech E&O, and E&O. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Anzen streamlines the insurance process, allowing submissions to be made through a simple email or a brief digital application. The platform connects thousands of brokers to a marketplace of leading insurance carriers, facilitating competitive coverage placements and efficient transactions. Anzen's services cater to a range of businesses, from small to mid-market private companies, helping them identify and mitigate risks. Additionally, the company provides integrated tools with human resources systems and incident response services, enabling organizations to manage operational risks and liabilities effectively.

FutureProof Technologies

Venture Round in 2022
FutureProof Technologies is a venture-backed managing general agent that specializes in climate-smart insurance solutions. Funded by AXIS Digital Ventures and MS&AD Ventures, the company leverages artificial intelligence to provide accurate projections of asset-level losses from climate-related events such as hurricanes and floods. Its innovative platform combines climate prediction data with proprietary economic models to assess property risks, offering actionable insights for financial decision-making. FutureProof's API facilitates real-time algorithmic underwriting and pricing, enabling wholesale brokers to receive instantly-bindable, differentiated quotes. By delivering affordable coverage for climate-resilient structures, FutureProof aims to close the insurance coverage gap while encouraging investment in climate adaptation efforts.

FloodFlash

Series A in 2022
FloodFlash, established in 2016 and headquartered in London, specializes in tech-enabled flood insurance. It offers instant-settlement coverage using IoT flood sensors and parametric insurance principles. Customers select a flood depth and payout amount, and upon detection by the installed sensor, claims are swiftly settled. FloodFlash targets uninsured flood risks, aiming to protect those traditionally underserved by the insurance industry. It has raised £2.1 million in investment and is authorized by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Accelerant Holdings

Private Equity Round in 2022
Accelerant Holdings Ltd. is a managing general agent (MGA) based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2018. The company specializes in providing wholesale insurance underwriting services primarily for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). As an insurtech, Accelerant leverages advanced data analytics and technology to enhance its risk exchange platform, enabling underwriters to access superior insights and capacity commitments. The firm's specialty portfolio is well-diversified, minimizing exposure to catastrophe and systemic risks. Additionally, Accelerant has established a carefully selected network of underwriting teams to ensure high-quality service delivery, earning it an excellent AM Best A- rating.

Vesttoo

Series B in 2021
Vesttoo Ltd is a financial technology company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, founded in 2018. It operates an artificial intelligence-driven platform that serves as a marketplace for non-catastrophe insurance-based risk transfer and investments. The platform enables the transfer of risk between insurance companies and institutional investors, providing innovative insurance-linked investment opportunities for asset managers. By facilitating risk transfer to the capital markets, Vesttoo offers insurers a cost-effective and efficient alternative to traditional reinsurance, with the capacity to handle a variety of Life and Property & Casualty insurance risks. Its proprietary AI technology streamlines processes such as deal structuring, risk modeling, and index calculation, while also enhancing liquidity in the insurance market. Vesttoo collaborates with industry leaders to create transparent and data-driven reinsurance transactions and has been recognized in various prestigious fintech accelerators. The company's team comprises professionals with expertise in financial engineering, technology, and risk management, further strengthening its position in the market.

FutureProof Technologies

Seed Round in 2021
FutureProof Technologies is a venture-backed managing general agent that specializes in climate-smart insurance solutions. Funded by AXIS Digital Ventures and MS&AD Ventures, the company leverages artificial intelligence to provide accurate projections of asset-level losses from climate-related events such as hurricanes and floods. Its innovative platform combines climate prediction data with proprietary economic models to assess property risks, offering actionable insights for financial decision-making. FutureProof's API facilitates real-time algorithmic underwriting and pricing, enabling wholesale brokers to receive instantly-bindable, differentiated quotes. By delivering affordable coverage for climate-resilient structures, FutureProof aims to close the insurance coverage gap while encouraging investment in climate adaptation efforts.

Centraleyes

Convertible Note in 2020
Centraleyes is a cyber risk management platform designed to measure, track, and mitigate cyber risk and compliance for organizations. The platform consolidates information from various internal and external sources, allowing users to manage the entire lifecycle of cyber risk more effectively. By integrating threat intelligence and utilizing innovative visualization techniques, Centraleyes simplifies the monitoring and management of security threats. This helps risk and security managers reduce tedious manual tasks, enabling them to focus on strategic priorities and enhance overall business success. With its comprehensive approach to risk management, Centraleyes provides organizations with the tools needed to identify vulnerabilities and take informed actions to address them.

Dathena Science

Series A in 2020
Dathena Science, established in 2016, specializes in data security and privacy management software. Headquartered in Singapore with offices in Bangkok, Lausanne, Geneva, Paris, and New York, the company offers solutions such as data protection maturity assessment, sensitive data inventory, risk assessment, and AI-driven data classification. Its products enable clients to identify, control, and manage sensitive data, detect anomalies, and ensure regulatory compliance.

SAFE Security

Debt Financing in 2019
SAFE Security, also known as Lucideus Tech Private Limited, is a cyber risk management company headquartered in New Delhi, India. Founded in 2012, it specializes in providing comprehensive information technology risk assessment and digital security services to organizations globally. The company develops a cyber risk quantification and management platform that enables businesses to continuously monitor and respond to cyber threats in real time. SAFE Security's offerings include IT security maturity assessments, governance policy formation, application security, IT infrastructure security, and emergency response services. By establishing a common risk taxonomy, the platform facilitates better communication among stakeholders and shifts the focus of security discussions from tactical projects to strategic value, ultimately helping organizations mitigate cyber risks through prioritized actionable insights.

Tomorrow Ideas

Venture Round in 2019
Tomorrow Ideas, Inc. specializes in developing an application aimed at safeguarding families' financial futures. The app offers a range of features, including tools for creating a last will and testament, establishing a revocable living trust, and setting up guardianship for children and pets. Additionally, it includes calculators for net worth and life insurance, a comparison of term life insurance options, and provides a complimentary insurance policy. The application is accessible on both iOS and Android platforms. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Tomorrow Ideas is committed to helping families navigate important financial decisions.

SAFE Security

Series A in 2019
SAFE Security, also known as Lucideus Tech Private Limited, is a cyber risk management company headquartered in New Delhi, India. Founded in 2012, it specializes in providing comprehensive information technology risk assessment and digital security services to organizations globally. The company develops a cyber risk quantification and management platform that enables businesses to continuously monitor and respond to cyber threats in real time. SAFE Security's offerings include IT security maturity assessments, governance policy formation, application security, IT infrastructure security, and emergency response services. By establishing a common risk taxonomy, the platform facilitates better communication among stakeholders and shifts the focus of security discussions from tactical projects to strategic value, ultimately helping organizations mitigate cyber risks through prioritized actionable insights.

WorldCover

Series A in 2019
WorldCover is an innovative company dedicated to protecting farmers globally from the impacts of drought and other natural disasters through satellite-enabled insurance solutions. Founded by professionals from MIT with expertise in computer science and finance, the company aims to address the significant climate risks that threaten agricultural livelihoods, estimated at $100 billion. By leveraging remote sensing technology and advanced risk modeling, WorldCover offers a peer-to-peer investment and insurance platform that delivers affordable crop insurance to smallholder farmers, particularly in developing countries. This approach not only enhances food and income security for those who depend on agriculture but also supports the livelihoods of over 70% of the 2.5 billion individuals living at the base of the economic pyramid worldwide.

Dathena Science

Venture Round in 2019
Dathena Science, established in 2016, specializes in data security and privacy management software. Headquartered in Singapore with offices in Bangkok, Lausanne, Geneva, Paris, and New York, the company offers solutions such as data protection maturity assessment, sensitive data inventory, risk assessment, and AI-driven data classification. Its products enable clients to identify, control, and manage sensitive data, detect anomalies, and ensure regulatory compliance.
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