Portage Ventures

Portage Ventures is a Toronto-based venture capital firm specializing in fintech and financial services investments. It targets early-stage opportunities with global potential, backing promising fintech companies across Canada, the United States, and Europe. Founded in 2016, the firm focuses on helping startups scale in the financial technology sector.

Jude Asare

Investor

Jake Bodanis

Principal

Stephanie Choo

Partner

Paul Desmarais

Partner

Hélène Falchier

Partner

Adam Felesky

Partner

Emmanuel Ferreira

Investor

Mickias Hailu

Investor

Devon Kirk

Partner

Ricky Lai

Investor

Leo Liu

Investor

Gabi Makari

Associate

Adnan Mkamel

Investor

Mrinay Nair

Principal

Carl Qiu

Associate

Samuel D. Robinson

President

Juliette Souliman

Principal

Alex Tung

Associate

Jonathan Tétrault

Managing Partner and Member of the Management Committee

Rohan Uddin

Investor

Grégoire Viat

Partner

Adam Vigna

Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer

Allan Zhang

Investor

Victoire Lavigne

Associate

Past deals in Motor Insurance

Marshmallow

Series C in 2025
Founded in 2017, Marshmallow operates as an innovative motor vehicle insurance company based in London. It specializes in providing car insurance products tailored for residents moving out of the United Kingdom, aiming to deliver an exceptional customer experience through its control over the entire value chain.

Hellas Direct

Venture Round in 2021
Hellas Direct is a digital‑first, full‑stack insurance provider that offers car, motorbike, home insurance and mobility financing. Using artificial intelligence, advanced analytics and algorithms, it compares offer prices to deliver competitive rates and a simple purchasing experience. The company, headquartered in Cyprus, is backed by investors such as Portag3, IFC, Endeavor Catalyst, Lord O’Neill and Jon Moulton. It aims to disrupt the insurance value chain through operational excellence and a customer‑centric approach.

Acheel

Venture Round in 2021
Acheel is a French digital general insurance firm that simplifies access to various types of insurance such as automotive, housing, healthcare, pet, and PNO. It aims to innovate and modernize insurance processes to provide customers with an optimal experience at affordable prices.

Hellas Direct

Series C in 2019
Hellas Direct is a digital‑first, full‑stack insurance provider that offers car, motorbike, home insurance and mobility financing. Using artificial intelligence, advanced analytics and algorithms, it compares offer prices to deliver competitive rates and a simple purchasing experience. The company, headquartered in Cyprus, is backed by investors such as Portag3, IFC, Endeavor Catalyst, Lord O’Neill and Jon Moulton. It aims to disrupt the insurance value chain through operational excellence and a customer‑centric approach.

Hellas Direct

Series B in 2018
Hellas Direct is a digital‑first, full‑stack insurance provider that offers car, motorbike, home insurance and mobility financing. Using artificial intelligence, advanced analytics and algorithms, it compares offer prices to deliver competitive rates and a simple purchasing experience. The company, headquartered in Cyprus, is backed by investors such as Portag3, IFC, Endeavor Catalyst, Lord O’Neill and Jon Moulton. It aims to disrupt the insurance value chain through operational excellence and a customer‑centric approach.
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