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Buckle

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Jersey City, US · Founded 2019 · 3 known investors

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Buckle operates a low-cost fronting insurance platform, through its wholly owned carrier Gateway, that connects small to mid-size managing general agents (MGAs) with reinsurance markets. It provides fronting services, onboarding, and reinsurance panel access aimed at reducing traditional fronting costs.

Founders & leadership

Buckle was founded in 2019 by Martin Young.

MY
Martin YoungFounder
DWDustin Walsey
Dustin WalseyExecutiveDustin Walsey is an executive at Buckle with background in insurance and business development, including work with Fortune 100 clients in consulting and technology services.

Board

JKJonathan Kalman
Jonathan KalmanBoard directorPartner at Eos Venture Partners
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Vikas SinghalBoard director
BK
Bryson KoehlerBoard director

Investors · 3

Also in the syndicate · 1

HSCM Bermudalead

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$122.1M disclosed across 3 of 4 rounds · 2019–2021

▶$60MraisedNov 2021 · 36 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Vikas SinghalDirector
  • Dustin WalseyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jonathan KalmanDirector
  • Kristi MatusExecutive Officer
  • Jeffrey NashExecutive Officer
  • Cort AhlDirector
  • Andrew RearDirector
  • Bryson KoehlerDirector
  • Marty YoungExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$60M
Amount sold
$60M
Sales commissions
$1M
First sale
Jul 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$31.1MraisedAug 2020 · 28 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jonathan KalmanDirector
  • Vikas SinghalDirector
  • Dustin WalseyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Martin YoungExecutive Officer, Director
  • Bryson KoehlerDirector
Offering amount
$33.8M
Amount sold
$31.1M
First sale
Jun 2019
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 Buckle do?
Buckle operates a low-cost fronting insurance platform, through its wholly owned carrier Gateway, that connects small to mid-size managing general agents (MGAs) with reinsurance markets. It provides fronting services, onboarding, and reinsurance panel access aimed at reducing traditional fronting costs.
Who founded Buckle?
Buckle was founded by Martin Young in 2019.
Who are Buckle's investors?
Buckle's investors include Assurant Ventures, Eos Venture Partners Limited.
How much funding has Buckle raised?
Buckle has disclosed $122.1M raised across 3 of its 4 known rounds.
Where is Buckle headquartered?
Buckle is headquartered in Jersey City, US.