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Akur8

Paris, FR · Founded 2019 · 237 employees on LinkedIn · 2 known investors

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Akur8 builds a cloud-based actuarial AI platform for insurers, covering pricing and reserving for P&C carriers and modeling for life insurers and pension firms. The software uses machine learning to automate ratemaking, reserve analysis, and actuarial modeling with model transparency and governance controls.

AI & Machine LearningInsurTechSaaS

Founders & leadership

Akur8 was founded in 2019 by Samuel Falmagne and Brune De Linares.

SFSamuel Falmagne
Samuel FalmagneinCo-founder & CEO
BDBrune De Linares
Brune De LinaresinCo-founder & Chief Client OfficerFounder of Akur8, a cloud-based actuarial AI platform that uses machine learning for insurance pricing, reserving, and actuarial modeling. De Linares led the development of the company's machine learning algorithms over a decade of R&D work.
BDBrune de Linares
Brune de LinaresinChief Client OfficerChief Client Officer at Akur8, a cloud-based actuarial AI platform that uses machine learning to automate pricing and reserving for insurers while maintaining model transparency and governance.
FZFranck Zerbib
Franck ZerbibinChief Technology Officer
DMDelphine Marsh
Delphine MarshinChief People Officer
JS
Jean-Marie SaudininChief Financial OfficerHe brings experience in finance and pricing across local and international roles.
FDFélix d'Alançon
Félix d'AlançoninChief Operating OfficerChief Operating Officer of Akur8, a cloud-based actuarial AI platform that provides machine learning-based pricing, reserving, and modeling solutions for insurers.
THThomas Holmes
Thomas HolmesinChief ActuaryHe holds the Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society (FCAS) designation, earned in 2019.

Investors · 2

MTECH CAPITALSanta Monica
BlackFin Capital PartnersreportedParis

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$120M disclosed across 1 of 3 rounds · 2021–2024

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

Founder mafia

3 people who came through Akur8 went on to found or lead other companies.

Taylor PerkinsHead of Engineering - LifeFounded Slope SoftwareAndy SmithHead of Product LifeFounded Slope SoftwareHoussem BrahamMachine Learning Product ManagerFounded Awake Mobility

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Vendelux29 shared keywordsVendelux runs an AI-based event intelligence platform that helps B2B teams pick events, book meetings and attribute pipeline.

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In the news

Akur8 Secures $120 Million in Series C Round to Accelerate Growth of its Next Generation Actuarial Platformglobenewswire.com · Sep 2024Akur8 raises $120 millioncoverager.com · Sep 2024Akur8 raises $120m to fuel its next-gen actuarial platform growth - Reinsurance Newsreinsurancene.ws · Sep 2024Akur8 raises another $25M and introduces new investor FinTLVffnews.com · Sep 2023Akur8 raises $30 million to transform insurance underwriting | 2CFinance2cfinance.net · Jun 2021

Frequently asked questions

What does Akur8 do?
Akur8 builds a cloud-based actuarial AI platform for insurers, covering pricing and reserving for P&C carriers and modeling for life insurers and pension firms. The software uses machine learning to automate ratemaking, reserve analysis, and actuarial modeling with model transparency and governance controls.
Who founded Akur8?
Akur8 was founded by Samuel Falmagne, Brune De Linares in 2019.
Who are Akur8's investors?
Akur8's investors include MTECH CAPITAL, BlackFin Capital Partners.
How much funding has Akur8 raised?
Akur8 has disclosed $120M raised across 1 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is Akur8 headquartered?
Akur8 is headquartered in Paris, FR.