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MTECH CAPITAL

Venture capital

Santa Monica · Seed–Series A · 6 people tracked

Also known as MTECH CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

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Investment thesis

MTech Capital is a vertically-focused venture capital firm specializing in the insurance technology sector. It invests in startups across insurance, property & casualty claims automation, and commercial insurance innovation. Beyond capital, the firm emphasizes deep insurance domain expertise, an expert network, and hands-on founder support, acting as a strategic partner for both portfolio companies and insurance-industry stakeholders. MTech facilitates partnerships between incumbents and startups, provides market intelligence, sales support, and executive relationship building, positioning itself as a knowledgeable thought partner within the InsurTech space.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 25, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Series A
HQ
Santa Monica, California, US
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2018
Last 12 months
3 investments
Private fund assets
$175.4M
VC funds
4
Tracked investments
40

Team · 6 people

from the firm's website & public directories
Kristian Kekonius· Associatein

What they invest in

from 35 of 40 portfolio companies

InsurTech ×25Fintech ×18SaaS ×17AI & Machine Learning ×15Enterprise Software ×9Healthtech ×4HR Tech ×3B2B Marketplaces ×2

HQs:United States×20Germany×2United Kingdom×2France×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 21 portfolio companies
48%
solo founders
10 of 21 mapped founding teams
60%
repeat founders
of 15 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×102 founders×53 founders×44+ founders×2

Where their founders studiedfrom 12 founders with education data

Duke University ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 15 founders with career history

Futuredontics, Inc. ×3

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Techstars ×2

Investments · 40 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2026 · 32025 · 12023 · 22022 · 12021 · 22020 · 12016 · 111 dated

CyberCubecybcube.comin𝕏✓ verified

CyberCube provides cyber risk quantification through data, analytics, and modeling that translate cyber threats into financial impact for insurers, reinsurers, and brokers.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityInsurTechSan Francisco, US

Pascal MIllaire(Executive Officer, Director)Pascal Millaire(General Manager (at founding as Symantec division))Matthias Weber(Director)Mike S. Rogers(Director)

BoardJ. Alberto Yepez(Director)Don Dixon(Director)in

Co-investorsForgePoint CapitalSpectrum EquityHudson Structured Capital ManagementStone PointHSCM Ventures

Insurifyinsurify.comin𝕏✓ verified

Insurify operates an online insurance-comparison marketplace that pulls real-time, personalized quotes from 120-plus insurers (including GEICO, Allstate, and Progressive) for auto, home, renters, and pet insurance, letting shoppers compare policies and buy online or with a licensed agent.

FintechInsurTechMarketplacesCambridge, US

Giorgos Zacharia(Co-founder)inSnejina Zacharia(Founder)Tod Kiryazov(Co-founder)Chang Jo(Executive Officer)Gene Shkolnik(Mr. Shkolnik is the Chief Technology Officer of the Issuer.)

BoardDaniel Tsiddon(Director)

Co-investorsMotive PartnersViola FinTechMassMutual VenturesMoneta VCR136 VenturesViola Ventures

Qumisqumis.aiin𝕏Feb 2026

Qumis provides an AI platform built for insurance coverage attorneys and law firms that analyzes complex insurance policies and programs, producing cited, confidence-scored comparisons, checklists, opinions, and client-ready deliverables.

AI & Machine LearningInsurTechLegalTechChicago, US

Shivam Sinha(Executive Officer, Director)Dan Schuleman(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardNeenah Jain(Director)in

Board seatBrian McLoughlin· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsAmerican Family VenturesArmory Square Ventures

Akur8akur8.comin

Akur8 builds a cloud-based actuarial AI platform for insurers, covering pricing and reserving for P&C carriers and modeling for life insurers and pension firms.

AI & Machine LearningInsurTechSaaSParis, FR

Samuel Falmagne(Co-founder & CEO)inBrune De Linares(Founder)Brune de Linares(Chief Client Officer)inFranck Zerbib(Chief Technology Officer)inDelphine Marsh(Chief People Officer)inJean-Marie Saudin(Chief Financial Officer)in

Co-investorsBlackFin Capital Partners

Assuredassured.comJun 2022

Assured builds an agentic AI platform for property & casualty (P&C) insurance claims, covering the end-to-end claims lifecycle from ingestion and orchestration to adjudication.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareInsurTechSaaSWellseley Hills, US

Afik Gal(Executive Officer, Director)Justin(Founder)inTheo Patt(Founder)inJustin Lewis-Weber(Founder)inDavid Kahan(Executive Officer)Roee Nahir(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsICONIQKleiner PerkinsFirst Round CapitalInsight Partners

Bold Penguinboldpenguin.cominSep 2020

Bold Penguin operates a digital commercial insurance platform connecting brokers, agents, carriers, MGAs, and carrier-owned distributors from prospecting to placement.

AI & Machine LearningInsurTechSaaSColumbus, US

Ilya Bodner(Executive Officer, Director)Akbar Poonawala(Director)Andrew Aldrich(Director)Jeff Sopp(Director)Benjamin Clarke(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsAmerican Family Ventures

Corvusacquired by Travelers

AI-powered platform for cyber insurance underwriting.

Co-investors.406 VenturesOne Way Ventures

Corvus Insurancecorvusinsurance.comin

Corvus Insurance provides cyber and Tech E&O insurance paired with threat intelligence, cyber advisory services, and dedicated claims support, distributed through commercial insurance brokers in the United States.

CybersecurityFintechInsurTechHartford, US

Philip Edmundson(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsInsight PartnersObvious VenturesTitanium Ventures.406 VenturesAquiline Technology Growth

Covrglobalcovrglobal.comin

COVR builds a decision engine for insurers that structures fragmented data and applies AI to automate claims and coverage decisions, answering questions such as whether damage is covered, who is liable, and whether a case can be straight-through processed.

AI & Machine LearningInsurTechSaaS

Curvestonecurvestone.io

UK-based legal and compliance AI company providing a no-code SaaS platform for automating workflows in regulated enterprises.

Co-investorsBoost Capital PartnersDouble DownPortfolio Ventures

Develop Healthdevelophealth.aiJun 2025

Develop Health automates prior authorization and benefit verification for healthcare providers across EHRs and payers, while providing access intelligence to pharmaceutical manufacturers.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechMenlo Park, US

Mel van Londen(Co-Founder & CEO)inBen Easton(Co-Founder & CTO)Benjamin Easton(Founder)in

BoardSara Choi(Director)in

Co-investorsAnalog VenturesHeadwater VenturesWingAfore CapitalSouth Park Commons

Embrokerembroker.comin𝕏

Embroker is a digital-first business insurance provider that lets companies compare, purchase, and manage commercial insurance policies online, combining an insurance platform with expert broker support.

AI & Machine LearningFintechInsurTechSaaS

Matt Miller(Founder)inYotam Shacham(Founder)Ben Jennings(CEO)in

Co-investorsFTV Capital500 GlobalBee PartnersCanaan PartnersChaos VenturesClocktower Ventures+6 more

Hypatos GmbHhypatos.aiin

Hypatos provides AI-based document processing automation, using intelligent document processing to extract data and enable straight-through processing for finance and back-office workflows.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSPotsdam, DE

Ulrich Exleben(Founder)

Co-investorsDN CapitalGrazia Equity GmbHUVC PartnersBlackFin Capital PartnersAspenwoodBerliner Volksbank Ventures+6 more

Inshurinshur.comApr 2016

INSHUR provides embedded commercial auto insurance for drivers in the on-demand economy, delivered through a digital platform for large driver platforms such as Uber and Amazon.

FintechInsurTechMobility & TransportationNew York, US

Dan Bratshpis(Co-founder & CEO)David Daiches(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsMS&AD VenturesJVPViola VenturesMunich Re VenturesTrinity Capital

Integriantintegriant.com

Integriant Ventures Insurance Services is an independent insurance brokerage that helps consumers compare and shop Medicare, final expense, and term life insurance plans from multiple carriers.

FintechInsurTech

Iryscloudiryscloud.comin𝕏

IRYS is an insurance operating system designed to replace legacy agency management systems, automating daily operations and surfacing growth opportunities and client insights.

Enterprise SoftwareInsurTechSaaS

Maticmatic.comin𝕏Oct 2023 · $20M

Matic is a digital insurance marketplace that connects homeowners and auto insurance seekers with 60+ A-rated carriers through an embedded digital experience offered to distribution partners.

B2B MarketplacesFintechInsurTech

Ben Madick(Co-founder & CEO)Benjamin Madick(Founder)in

Co-investorsBase Venture Management, Inc.Clocktower VenturesManchesterStory Group, LLCTruStage VenturesCultivation CapitalIA Capital Group+1 more

Monitaurmonitaur.aiin

Monitaur provides governance and accountability solutions for AI models and systems to ensure responsible development and fair outcomes.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechInsurTechSector AgnosticBoston, US

Anthony Habayeb(Executive Officer, Director)inAndrew Clark(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardDavid Verrill(Director)

Co-investorsDefy PartnersPresidio VenturesTechstarsCultivation CapitalHub Angel Investment GroupPlug and Play Ventures

Naponapo.petin

Napo is a UK pet insurance provider offering lifetime cover for dogs and cats, with tiers from £2,000 to £16,000 per year covering illnesses, accidents, dental and behavioural treatment.

ConsumerFintechInsurTechLondon, GB

JP(Founder)Jean-Philippe Doumeng(Founder)inGB JP(Founder)Ludovic Lacay(Co-Founder & CPO)in

Co-investorsCompanion FundDMG VenturesDN CapitalPICUS CAPITALMercia Ventures

Net Purposenetpurpose.com

London-based data platform providing factual social and environmental performance data on listed companies for sustainable investors.

Co-investorsETF PartnersExceptional VenturesReventIlluminate Financial

Ochoocho.coin

OCHO offers affordable auto insurance with flexible financing options including low or zero down payments and payment plans, targeting underserved drivers in the United States.

FintechInsurTech

James Gutierrez(Founder)in

Co-investorsOverton Venture CapitalPropel Venture PartnersUlu VenturesVamosVenturesVARIVVibe Capital

Openlyopenly.comin𝕏

Openly provides home insurance products and services for independent agents and consumers through a technology-enabled platform.

FintechInsurTechBoston, US

Ty Harris(Founder)inMatt WielbutMatt Wielbut 🦄(Founder)in

Co-investorsAdvance Venture PartnersClocktower VenturesDrive CapitalObvious VenturesTechstarsAllianz X+1 more

Pasitopasito.aiinFeb 2026 · $21M

Pasito builds an AI-native workspace that helps benefits leaders manage the full benefits administration cycle from quoting to claims processing.

AI & Machine LearningFintechHR TechInsurTechSaaSNew York City, US

Pauline Roteta(Founder)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorInsight Partners

Pasitojoinpasito.cominFeb 2026 · $21M

Pasito builds an AI-powered workspace that helps organizations manage the full employee benefits lifecycle, from initial quotes through claims processing.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR Tech

Pauline Roteta, CFA, CFP®(Founder)in

Co-investorsCore Venture CapitalFiDi VenturesInsight PartnersY Combinator

Pendella Technologiespendella.cominAcquired

Enterprise SaaS platform and licensed insurance agency providing individual life and disability insurance through a multi-carrier marketplace.

HealthtechFort Myers, US

Robert Gaydos(Director)Randall Raner(Director)Scott Halstead(Director)David Embry(Director)William Dalicandro(Director)Randall S. Raner(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsAmerican Family VenturesEarly Light VenturesMassMutual VenturesNaples Technology VenturesSixThirty Ventures

Peppypeppy.healthin

Peppy provides employer-sponsored digital health support delivered by in-house clinicians across areas such as menopause, fertility, men's health, pregnancy and lifestyle care.

Digital HealthFemTechHealthtechHR TechWellness & Fitness

Dr Mridula Pore(Founder)inMax Landry(Founder)inMridula Pore(Co-Founder & CEO)

Co-investorsAlbionVCFELIX CAPITALForm VenturesSalica InvestmentsSimplyhealth VenturesSony Ventures Corporation

Plumhelloplum.com

Plum offers Simplicity LifeLink, a platform that lets insurance advisors run and compare life insurance quotes from multiple providers, research products, and manage the sales process through an online portal.

FintechInsurTechSaaS

Co-investorsManchesterStory Group, LLCPeak XV PartnersTanglin Venture Partners

Pollypolly.co

Polly is an online insurance platform that provides auto and home insurance quotes from over 40 insurance companies.

FintechInsurTechSaaS

Adam Carmel(Founder)in

Co-investors8VCMenlo Ventures

Property Lenspropertylens.com

PropertyLens generates comprehensive property history reports for U.S. residential real estate, synthesizing over 90 data sources into 40+ page reports covering property condition scores, repair costs, transaction history, climate and health risks, insurability, and neighborhood safety.

Data & InfrastructureInsurTechPropTech

Rest Lessrestless.co.ukin𝕏

Rest Less is a membership platform designed for over 50s, offering personalized recommendations and resources across travel, employment, dating, financial guidance, and lifestyle content.

B2B MarketplacesConsumerMarketplaces

Co-investorsGlobal BrainMoneta VCExceptional Ventures

Sonant

AI-powered voice agents for independent insurance agencies automating customer service and quote intake.

Co-investorsSemapa Next

Sonant AIsonant.aiin

Sonant AI provides a voice AI receptionist for insurance agencies that handles inbound calls 24/7, qualifies leads, collects quote information, schedules appointments, and transcribes call data into agency management systems.

AI & Machine LearningInsurTechSaaS

Co-investorsSemapa NextThe MBA Fund

Sterestere.ioSep 2021

Stere provides a digital platform and API infrastructure for insurers, MGAs, and distribution partners to build and launch insurance products, handle payments, and issue policies.

FintechInsurTechSaaSDover, US

Dogan Kaleli(Executive Officer, Director)Adib Saad(Executive Officer)Richard Joseph Wisely Jr.(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsSandalphon CapitalFIN VCPlug and Play Ventures

Thinksurancethinksurance.dein

Thinksurance offers a digital "Advisory Suite," an omnichannel consultation and sales platform that connects insurers, underwriting agents, and brokers to distribute insurance products across B2C and B2B channels.

FintechInsurTechSaaS

Co-investorsColumbia Lake PartnersEight Roads VenturesVIEWPOINT VENTURES

Timelinetimeline.coin𝕏

Timeline provides a software platform for financial advisers, offering onboarding, training, and tools to reduce administrative work and improve efficiency in delivering client advice.

FintechSaaS

Unqorkunqork.comin𝕏

Unqork provides a low-code/no-code platform that helps enterprises in financial services, insurance, and healthcare build and manage complex software systems with governance, security, and transparency.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSNew York, US

Gary Hoberman(Founder & CEO)inAlex Schmelkin(Executive Officer)Bassam Chaptini(Executive Officer)David Sullivan(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsBlue CollectiveCapitalGEQUIAMFin CapitalMarch Capital PartnersMillennium New Horizons+7 more

Verituityverituity.cominMar 2021

Verituity provides a payouts platform that delivers verified, on-time payments with payment choice for businesses and their payees, aiming to reduce payout complexity, risk, and cost.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSMclean, US

Benjamin Turner(Executive Officer, Director)Ben Turner(Chief Executive Officer & President)Chris Smith(Chief Operating Officer)Anthony Renzette(Chief Product Officer)Andy Brooks(Chief Financial Officer)

BoardDonald Dixon(Director)in

Co-investorsArdent VentureForgePoint CapitalSandbox Industries

Voxel

Computer vision and AI technology integrated into existing security cameras to identify workplace hazards and risky behaviors.

Voxelaivoxelai.comin𝕏

Voxel offers an industrial intelligence platform that applies AI computer vision to existing IP camera infrastructure to detect safety and operational risks—such as ergonomics, PPE, vehicles, and equipment issues—and turn them into assigned, trackable actions.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US

Tilia Gode(Founder)Troy Carlson(Founder)

Co-investorsHG Ventures

Zuubzuub.comin𝕏Dec 2023

Zuub provides dental insurance verification through direct payer connections and a REST API, delivering standardized eligibility, benefits, and coverage data.

HealthtechInsurTechSaaSCulver City, US

Liem Doan(Director)inZareh Shabani(Director)inRobert Kim(Founder)inLuka Sklizovic(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardBrian McLauglin(Director)Mark Mullen(Director)in

Co-investorsBonfire VenturesVertical Venture Partners

Exits · 1

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has MTECH CAPITAL made?
MTECH CAPITAL has 38 tracked investments, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does MTECH CAPITAL invest at?
MTECH CAPITAL invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
What sectors does MTECH CAPITAL focus on?
MTECH CAPITAL focuses on Fintech, InsurTech.
Where is MTECH CAPITAL located?
MTECH CAPITAL is headquartered in Santa Monica, US.
Does MTECH CAPITAL lead rounds?
MTECH CAPITAL typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Who does MTECH CAPITAL co-invest with?
MTECH CAPITAL most often shares deals with American Family Ventures, Clocktower Ventures, MassMutual Ventures, among 84 tracked co-investors.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

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Finovate Podcast Episode 157: Kevin McLoughlin, MTech Capital

Finovate TV · Kevin McLoughlin

Co-investors · 21

Insight Partners

Insight Partners is an investment firm focused on accelerating revenue and profit growth in software companies, providing capital and operational support through its Insight Onsite team.

$120M – $350M
MassMutual Ventures

MassMutual Ventures is the venture capital arm of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, investing in technology companies and supporting their growth with capital, connections, and expertise.

$500K – $5M
American Family Ventures

American Family Ventures (AFV) is a venture capital firm focused on insurance and insurance-adjacent innovation, backed by an ecosystem of limited partners, founders, and innovators across major insurance lines.

Both backed · 3
$250K – $10M
Viola Ventures

Viola is an Israeli technology investment group managing over $7 billion in assets, operating multiple independent investment arms spanning venture capital, growth equity, credit, and fintech.

Both backed · 2
$1.4M – $32M
ManchesterStory Group, LLC

ManchesterStory is an early-stage venture capital firm that makes lead investments in startups building technology for insurance, financial services and healthcare across the insurance value chain.

Both backed · 2
Canaan Partners

Canaan Partners is a venture capital firm with over 30 years of history, backing companies across technology and healthcare sectors through close, hands-on partnerships with founders.

Both backed · 1
$500K – $20M
Bonfire Ventures

Bonfire Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital firm that backs founders reinventing how business operates, leading seed rounds in AI-native B2B software.

Both backed · 1
$2M – $4M
Tola Capital

Tola Capital is a Seattle-based venture firm founded in 2010 by former operators, backing enterprise software companies with a focus on AI at work and helping them become category leaders.

Both backed · 1
$1M – $15M
Eight Roads Ventures

Eight Roads Ventures is a venture capital firm that backs and partners with technology and healthcare companies.

Both backed · 1
$5M – $30M
IA Capital Group

IA Capital Group is a venture capital firm founded in 2000 that invests in financial services and insurance technology companies, partnering with experienced management teams. It operates a strategic venture capital platform used by numerous insurers.

Both backed · 1
Thompson Hutton, LLC

Thompson Hutton LLC (THLLC) manages the venture capital portfolio of XL Innovate, having assumed responsibility for the fund's operations following AXA Group's acquisition of XL Catlin. The firm is also affiliated with several other investment firms.

Both backed · 1
Craft Ventures

Craft Ventures is a venture capital firm run by a team of former founders, operators, and investors who partner closely with founders to help build and scale technology companies.

$50K – $50M
9 more co-investors

B Capital GroupACME CapitalRRE VenturesAmplify PartnersQED InvestorsEclipse VenturesStandard CapitalWildcat Venture PartnersJerusalem Venture Partners (JVP)

Firms observed investing alongside MTECH CAPITAL, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with MTECH CAPITAL's recorded portfolio.

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