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WorldCover

DefunctYC W16

New York City, US · 20 employees · 2 known investors

WorldCover operates a peer-to-peer investment platform connecting investors with insurance products for smallholder farmers in developing countries, focusing primarily on crop insurance and natural disaster coverage. The platform aims to provide income protection and financial stability for agricultural workers in low-income regions while offering investors access to uncorrelated investment returns.

FintechInsurTechInsuranceUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W16)

CSChristopher Sheehan
Christopher Sheehanin𝕏Founder/CEO

Investors · 2

Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
MS&AD VenturesreportedMenlo Park · $500K – $3M

In the news

WorldCover Raises $6M in Series A Funding - PC Tech Magazinepctechmag.com · May 2019WorldCover raises $6 million to insure Africa farmers against climate risks - ImpactAlphaimpactalpha.com · May 2019WorldCover Raises $6 Million in Series A Funding to Provide Climate Insurance in Emerging Markets - BusinessGhanabusinessghana.com · May 2019US-Based WorldCover InsurTech Raises $6m Series A Funding from Nigeria’s EchoVC - Technexttechnext24.com · May 2019The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 5/3/2019 – AlleyWatchalleywatch.com · May 2019

Frequently asked questions

What does WorldCover do?
WorldCover operates a peer-to-peer investment platform connecting investors with insurance products for smallholder farmers in developing countries, focusing primarily on crop insurance and natural disaster coverage. The platform aims to provide income protection and financial stability for agricultural workers in low-income regions while offering investors access to uncorrelated investment returns.
Who founded WorldCover?
WorldCover was founded by Christopher Sheehan.
Who are WorldCover's investors?
WorldCover's investors include Y Combinator, MS&AD Ventures.
Where is WorldCover headquartered?
WorldCover is headquartered in New York City, US.