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Hedge

YC X26

San Francisco, US · Founded 2026 · 2 employees · Hiring · 2 known investors

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Samir Kaulunlockedknows Luke Rosa · together at Traba (overlapped)
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Hedge provides direct access to specialty insurance markets for retail agents, offering dedicated account teams that handle policies from intake through renewal without sub-brokering layers. The company serves retail insurance agents seeking placement in specialty markets with faster quoting and direct market connections.

Also known as Taven

AI & Machine LearningFintechInsurTechB2BInsuranceAIUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (X26)

Hedge was founded in 2026 by Luke Button and Luke Rosa.

LBLuke Button
Luke Buttonin𝕏Co-Founder, CEOLuke Button founded Contrast (acquired) and Fernstone, an AI-powered retail insurance brokerage, and held growth leadership roles at Traba and Antimetal.
LRLuke Rosa
Luke Rosain𝕏Co-Founder, COOLuke Rosa led scaled systems at Traba, a Series A startup backed by Founders Fund and Khosla, where he implemented AI agents to handle operational functions. He studied economics at the University of Chicago.

Investors · 2

Restive VenturesSan Jose · $50K – $2.5M
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

Competitors · 3

by search overlap
Coactionspecialty20 shared keywordsCoAction Specialty provides specialty insurance products, focusing on complex risks and building tailored risk solutions for clients and their customers through specialist expertise and data-driven insights.
Skywardinsurance18 shared keywordsSkyward Specialty is a specialty insurance carrier offering commercial property and casualty products across nine underwriting divisions, serving brokers, agents, and self-insured clients on both admitted and non-admitted bases. The company leverages proprietary technology platforms and artificial intelligence to deliver customized risk solutions in select specialty markets.
Libertymutual16 shared keywordsLiberty Mutual provides commercial insurance solutions across multiple industries, including cyber insurance, property, liability, and workers compensation coverage tailored to business needs.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Hedge do?
Hedge provides direct access to specialty insurance markets for retail agents, offering dedicated account teams that handle policies from intake through renewal without sub-brokering layers. The company serves retail insurance agents seeking placement in specialty markets with faster quoting and direct market connections.
Who founded Hedge?
Hedge was founded by Luke Button, Luke Rosa in 2026.
Who are Hedge's investors?
Hedge's investors include Restive Ventures, Y Combinator.
Where is Hedge headquartered?
Hedge is headquartered in San Francisco, US.