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Zinc Platform

DefunctYC W17

New York City, US · Founded 2016 · 11 employees · 12 known investors

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Zinc provides software that integrates with mortgage lenders' systems to help borrowers purchase homeowners insurance as part of the mortgage closing process. The platform connects borrowers with insurance carriers and automates compliance requirements for lenders.

FintechInsurTechInsuranceInfrastructureUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W17)

Zinc Platform was founded in 2016 by Sam Li.

SLSam Li
Sam LiCo-Founder and CTO2016–2018Sam Li is co-founder and CEO of Thoropass, a compliance and audit technology company. Previously, he was an entrepreneur-in-residence at Bain Capital Ventures and co-founder and CTO of Zinc Platform, a Y Combinator-backed insurtech startup.
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Rafael TelahunCEO2017–2018

Investors · 12

Assure Servicesreported

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BoxGroupreportedNew York · $250K – $1M

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Dorm RoomreportedBrooklyn · $90K – $500K

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Felicis VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $500K – $15M

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Foundation CapitalreportedPalo Alto · $250K – $15M

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General CatalystreportedSan Francisco · $30M

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Highland Capital PartnersreportedCambridge · $1M – $10M

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Index VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $540K – $10.8M

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New Enterprise Associates (NEA)reportedMenlo Park · $200K – $40M

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OurCrowdreportedJerusalem

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Struck CapitalreportedSanta Monica · $500K – $2M

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Frequently asked questions

What does Zinc Platform do?
Zinc provides software that integrates with mortgage lenders' systems to help borrowers purchase homeowners insurance as part of the mortgage closing process. The platform connects borrowers with insurance carriers and automates compliance requirements for lenders.
Who founded Zinc Platform?
Zinc Platform was founded by Sam Li in 2016.
Who are Zinc Platform's investors?
Zinc Platform's investors include Y Combinator, Assure Services, BoxGroup, Dorm Room, Felicis Ventures, Foundation Capital, General Catalyst, Highland Capital Partners and 4 more.
Where is Zinc Platform headquartered?
Zinc Platform is headquartered in New York City, US.