SoftBank Investment Advisers

SoftBank Investment Advisers is a venture capital firm based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in growth equity and late-stage investments. It is a subsidiary of SoftBank Group Corp. The firm focuses primarily on the technology sector, targeting areas such as artificial intelligence, robotics, internet-of-things, telecommunications, computational biology, cloud technologies, fintech, consumer internet, and healthcare. SoftBank Investment Advisers typically invests a minimum of $100 million in both minority and majority stakes in private or public companies, with a strong emphasis on opportunities in the United States and globally. Established in 2017, the firm aims to leverage its operational expertise and extensive global network to foster innovation and drive growth in its portfolio companies.

Eric Chen

Managing Partner

Serena Dayal

Investment Director

Angela Du

Partner, Americas

Colin Fan

Managing Partner, Americas, Asia

Ted Fike

Director, Americas

Vishal Gupta

Director

Lydia Jett

Partner

Sumer Juneja

Partner and Head of India

Robert Kaplan

Partner, Americas

Greg Moon

Managing Partner, Asia

Karol Niewiadomski

Partner

Shu Nyatta

Managing Partner

Max Ohrstrand

Director

Vikas Parekh

Partner

Yanni Pipilis

Managing Partner

Kirthiga Reddy

Executive Partner

Brett Rochkind

Managing Partner

Ram Trichur

Partner

Bryant Wang

Investor

Aaron Wong

Vice President

Andrew Zloto

Partner, Americas

Past deals in Health Insurance

Clarify

Series D in 2022
Clarify Health Solutions, Inc. operates a data-driven platform designed to enhance patient care by providing real-time insights to patients, clinicians, and care managers. The platform, known as Clarify Episode, facilitates the optimization of care episodes by stratifying patients based on various characteristics and monitoring their progress to detect potential complications early. Key offerings include Care Pilot, a mobile and web-based tool that empowers patients in their care journey; Care Connect, which allows clinicians to monitor and intervene as needed; and Care Prism, which delivers real-time analytics for management. The solutions aim to improve efficiency and personalization in healthcare delivery, enabling health systems to streamline workflows and focus on patients with the greatest needs. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company also offers data analytics and change management solutions, forming strategic alliances to enhance its impact in the healthcare sector.

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.

Vitaance

Seed Round in 2021
Vitaance is an insurtech start-up focused on the life insurance sector, dedicated to enhancing individuals' quality of life through comprehensive financial, emotional, and physical well-being. By leveraging technology, Vitaance aims to create smart and equitable insurance products that protect what matters most to people, such as debt coverage and educational expenses for their families. The company's mission is to democratize access to life insurance, making it more accessible to a wider audience and promoting healthier lifestyles.

Devoted

Series D in 2021
Devoted Health is a new healthcare company serving seniors. Aiming to launch Medicare Advantage plans in 2019, their mission is to build a healthcare solution good enough for Mom. They will be devoted to the health and wellness of their members by helping them navigate the health care system with personal guides, by utilizing world-class technology to enable a simplified experience, and by partnering with top providers for better health outcomes.

Devoted

Series D in 2021
Devoted Health is a new healthcare company serving seniors. Aiming to launch Medicare Advantage plans in 2019, their mission is to build a healthcare solution good enough for Mom. They will be devoted to the health and wellness of their members by helping them navigate the health care system with personal guides, by utilizing world-class technology to enable a simplified experience, and by partnering with top providers for better health outcomes.

Cityblock

Series D in 2021
Cityblock Health, based in Brooklyn, New York, is a technology-driven healthcare provider focused on serving low-income urban communities with complex needs. Founded in 2017, the company aims to address the unmet health and social needs of Medicaid and Medicare populations through a personalized approach. Cityblock offers primary care, behavioral health, and virtual care services, emphasizing preventive care and mental health support. Its platform integrates communications and information sharing among care teams and members, facilitating better coordination of services. The company also collaborates with community-based organizations to enhance the delivery of care, ultimately seeking to improve health outcomes and reduce costs for its members.

Human Interest

Series D in 2021
Human Interest provides accessible and affordable employee retirement plans, addressing a significant gap in the market where traditionally only large companies offered such benefits. This leaves over half of working Americans without a secure financial future. The company operates an administration and advising platform that automatically creates employee accounts and syncs deductions with payroll providers. Additionally, Human Interest offers personalized investment advice to empower small and medium-sized businesses in providing their employees with essential financial security. By democratizing access to retirement planning, Human Interest aims to foster financial independence for individuals across diverse occupations.

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.

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.

Vitable, LLC

Seed Round in 2020
Vitable, LLC is a healthcare provider based in Woodlyn, Pennsylvania, founded in 2019, that focuses on offering acute and preventive health coverage to under-insured Americans. The company aims to improve the traditional urgent care experience, which often involves long wait times and inadequate service. Vitable provides a range of services, including telemedicine, concierge urgent care, and various health screenings, all designed to prioritize patient convenience and satisfaction. By delivering quality care directly to patients' homes and maintaining transparency in billing, Vitable seeks to enhance the overall healthcare experience. Additionally, the company offers tailored solutions for businesses and specialized services for children, emphasizing its commitment to accessible and personalized healthcare.

PolicyBazaar

Series H in 2020
Policybazaar Insurance Brokers Private Limited is an online platform based in Gurugram, India, that specializes in offering a wide range of insurance services, including life, health, car, two-wheeler, travel, and home insurance. Founded in 2014, the company operates an insurance comparison portal and mobile application that allows consumers to compare various financial products effectively. By analyzing options such as medical, term life, and motor insurance, Policybazaar helps clients make informed decisions, often resulting in lower premiums due to competitive pricing. The company derives most of its revenue from its insurance services segment, aiming to raise awareness in India about the financial implications of unforeseen events like death and disease.

PolicyBazaar

Secondary Market in 2020
Policybazaar Insurance Brokers Private Limited is an online platform based in Gurugram, India, that specializes in offering a wide range of insurance services, including life, health, car, two-wheeler, travel, and home insurance. Founded in 2014, the company operates an insurance comparison portal and mobile application that allows consumers to compare various financial products effectively. By analyzing options such as medical, term life, and motor insurance, Policybazaar helps clients make informed decisions, often resulting in lower premiums due to competitive pricing. The company derives most of its revenue from its insurance services segment, aiming to raise awareness in India about the financial implications of unforeseen events like death and disease.

PolicyBazaar

Series G in 2019
Policybazaar Insurance Brokers Private Limited is an online platform based in Gurugram, India, that specializes in offering a wide range of insurance services, including life, health, car, two-wheeler, travel, and home insurance. Founded in 2014, the company operates an insurance comparison portal and mobile application that allows consumers to compare various financial products effectively. By analyzing options such as medical, term life, and motor insurance, Policybazaar helps clients make informed decisions, often resulting in lower premiums due to competitive pricing. The company derives most of its revenue from its insurance services segment, aiming to raise awareness in India about the financial implications of unforeseen events like death and disease.

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.

Lemonade

Series D 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.

ZhongAn

Post in 2018
ZhongAn Online P & C Insurance Co., Ltd. is an insuretech company based in Shanghai, China, founded in 2013 by prominent enterprises including Ant Financial, Tencent, and Ping An Insurance. As the first internet-based insurance provider in China, ZhongAn exclusively offers its products and services online, eliminating the need for physical branches. The company specializes in property and casualty insurance, providing coverage for accidents, health, liability, cargo, household property, and motor-related incidents. In addition to insurance, ZhongAn also delivers a range of technology services, including IT consulting, asset management, and telemedicine solutions. The company's technological capabilities extend to developing digital operating systems and industry models, which are offered to financial institutions both domestically and internationally. With a focus on e-commerce and mobile payment solutions, ZhongAn supports internet businesses and individual users through financing guarantees and innovative online services.

PolicyBazaar

Series F in 2018
Policybazaar Insurance Brokers Private Limited is an online platform based in Gurugram, India, that specializes in offering a wide range of insurance services, including life, health, car, two-wheeler, travel, and home insurance. Founded in 2014, the company operates an insurance comparison portal and mobile application that allows consumers to compare various financial products effectively. By analyzing options such as medical, term life, and motor insurance, Policybazaar helps clients make informed decisions, often resulting in lower premiums due to competitive pricing. The company derives most of its revenue from its insurance services segment, aiming to raise awareness in India about the financial implications of unforeseen events like death and disease.
Ping An Medical and Healthcare Management Co., Ltd. operates a managed care platform, which offers healthcare and business insurance management services. The platform offers services, including expense control service, actuarial service, healthcare insurance account service, medical resources management, and health profile application services. The company is based in Shanghai, China. Ping An Medical and Healthcare Management Co., Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of Shenzhen Ping An Financial Technology Consulting Co., Ltd.

Lemonade

Series C in 2017
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.

Ping An Good Doctor

Series B in 2017
Ping An Health Internet is a wholly owned subsidiary of China Ping An Group, an important member of the Internet business segment/. It was established in August 2014 with 350 million yuan registered capital and is headquartered in Shanghai, China. Companies around the network of doctors, drug network and information network formed three product lines, involving online inquiry, a plurality of segments of the doctor-patient health care management, drug O2O, electronic health records, chronic disease management, child health services. Chinese company to the mobile Internet era medical wisdom of the leader as the goal, to create a user-stop health management solutions provider, China's largest Internet to build a healthy industry ecosystem. Ping An Health Internet also developed a children's health management and chronic disease management, and other vertical applications, to meet the needs of market segments. Reform the health care system combined with the trend, the company vigorously promote the integration of physician resources.

InsWeb

Venture Round in 1999
InsWeb Corporation operates an online insurance marketplace that electronically matches consumers and providers of automobile, property, health, term life, and small business insurance. The company's marketplace enables consumers to research insurance-related topics; search for, analyze, and compare insurance products; and apply for and receive quotes for coverage for automobile, property, health, term life, and small business insurance. InsWeb Corporation was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Gold River, California.

InsWeb

Venture Round in 1998
InsWeb Corporation operates an online insurance marketplace that electronically matches consumers and providers of automobile, property, health, term life, and small business insurance. The company's marketplace enables consumers to research insurance-related topics; search for, analyze, and compare insurance products; and apply for and receive quotes for coverage for automobile, property, health, term life, and small business insurance. InsWeb Corporation was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Gold River, California.
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