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Battleface

Columbus, US · Founded 2019 · Delaware corporation · 63 employees on LinkedIn · 7 known investors

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battleface provides travel insurance and 24/7 travel assistance services for travelers, including adventure travelers heading to unique destinations, with coverages such as trip cancellation, emergency medical evacuation, and baggage protection. It offers fully digital claims and policies tailored by country of residence across markets including the UK, Europe, the United States, Australia, and Canada.

Founders & leadership

Battleface was founded in 2019 by "Alexander ""Sasha""" Gainullin and Christopher Paul Catrambone.

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"Alexander ""Sasha""" GainullinCo-founder
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Christopher Paul CatramboneCo-founder

Board

MBMolly Bonakdarpour
Molly BonakdarpourBoard MemberPartner at Drive Capital
ASAndrew Sagon
Andrew SagonBoard MemberPartner at HSCM Ventures
LTLucas Timberlake
Lucas TimberlakeSeed Round Co-Lead Investor2020–2026Co-Founder & General Partner at FinTech Ventures
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Susan SufenBoard director
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SUSAN SILFENBoard director
GZGIORGOS ZACHARIA
GIORGOS ZACHARIAIndependent Board MemberCo-founder at Insurify

Investors · 7

Also in the syndicate · 1

Fintech Ventures Fund

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$17.3M disclosed across 3 of 4 rounds · 2022–2026

▶$1.2MraisedAug 2026 · 4 investors · Insurance
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • ALEXANDER "SASHA" GAINULLINExecutive Officer, Director
  • CHRISTOPHER PAUL CATRAMBONEExecutive Officer, Director
  • MOLLY BONAKDARPOURDirector
  • ANDREW SAGONDirector
  • SUSAN SILFENDirector
  • GIORGOS ZACHARIADirector
Offering amount
$3.5M
Amount sold
$1.2M
First sale
Aug 2026
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$10.8MraisedOct 2024 · 9 investors · Insurance
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • "Alexander ""Sasha""" GainullinExecutive Officer, Director
  • Molly BonakdarpourDirector
  • Christopher Paul CatramboneDirector
  • Susan SufenDirector
  • Andrew SagonDirector
Offering amount
$20M
Amount sold
$10.8M
First sale
Oct 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$5.2MraisedFeb 2022 · 9 investors · Insurance
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Molly BonakdarpourDirector
  • Lucas TimberlakeDirector
  • Christopher Paul CatramboneDirector
  • "Alexander ""Sasha""" GainullinExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$30M
Amount sold
$5.2M
First sale
Jan 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Battleface do?
battleface provides travel insurance and 24/7 travel assistance services for travelers, including adventure travelers heading to unique destinations, with coverages such as trip cancellation, emergency medical evacuation, and baggage protection. It offers fully digital claims and policies tailored by country of residence across markets including the UK, Europe, the United States, Australia, and Canada.
Who founded Battleface?
Battleface was founded by "Alexander ""Sasha""" Gainullin, Christopher Paul Catrambone in 2019.
Who are Battleface's investors?
Battleface's investors include Alumni Ventures, Bascom Ventures, Drive Capital, FinTech Ventures, Strawberry Creek Ventures, Hudson Structured Capital Management.
How much funding has Battleface raised?
Battleface has disclosed $17.3M raised across 3 of its 4 known rounds.
Where is Battleface headquartered?
Battleface is headquartered in Columbus, US.