How many investments has Transverse Ventures made?

Transverse Ventures has 10 tracked investments.

What stage does Transverse Ventures invest at?

Transverse Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A stages.

Where is Transverse Ventures located?

Transverse Ventures is headquartered in New York, US.

Transverse Ventures

Venture capital

New York · Seed–Series A · 9 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Transverse Ventures invests in the technology-driven transformation of the insurance industry. The firm sees a global shift, enabled by expanded access to data and analytics, in how consumers need and obtain insurance, how risk is underwritten, and how policies are priced. It backs companies that let insurance owners, distributors, and carriers dissect risk more granularly and offer novel coverage types previously not possible, helping industry participants maximize value, drive growth, and optimize profitability in new ways.

Invests inAI & Machine Learning Climate Tech Enterprise Software Fintech InsurTech SaaS Global New York United States

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage

Seed–Series A

New York, New York, US

Instruments

Equity

Founded

2021

Tracked investments

Team · 9 people

from the firm's website & public directories

David Paulsson· CEO of MS Transverse

CEO of MS Transverse who co-founded Transverse Insurance Group in 2018, serving as President until its 2023 sale to Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group. Previously spent 15 years investing in private companies and funds, including as Portfolio Manager of Paragon Outcomes.

David Zakutansky· Chief Investment Officer of MS Transverse

Chief Investment Officer at MS Transverse with over 15 years in principal investing across traditional and alternative assets. Formerly a partner at Paragon Outcomes and began his career in investment banking at BNP Paribas. A CPA (New York) and CFA Charterholder.

Matthew Jones· Head of Transverse Ventures· New York City Metropolitan Areain 𝕏

Leads Transverse Ventures, joining in May 2024. Previously Chief Strategy Officer at cyber insurance MGA Cowbell and Managing Director at Anthemis, where he invested across insurance and risk management. Began his career at Swiss Re in London and Zurich.

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Mark Hong· Venture Partner

Erik Matson· Vice Chairman

Ethan Allen· Chief Risk Officer

John Fitzgerald· President

Kevin McCahey· Vice President

Joined Transverse Ventures in March 2023 after serving as a Principal at family office Paragon Outcomes. Started his career at JP Morgan.

Nick McRae· Associate

Joined Transverse Ventures in November 2024 after beginning his career at UBS as an investment banking analyst in the Financial Institutions Group.

What they invest in

from 1 of 10 portfolio companies

Climate Tech ×1InsurTech ×1SaaS ×1Travel & Hospitality ×1

Investments · 10 tracked

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Amplify

Arden

Beacon

Bodygram

Bridgehaven

U.K.-based hybrid-fronting carrier focused on specialty commercial insurance

Co-investorsFlexpoint Ford

Foresight

Fund I Altelium

Launch

Leap

Weather Promiseweatherpromise.com

WeatherPromise provides weather guarantees integrated into travel booking platforms, using weather data to help travelers make confident bookings regardless of season.

Climate TechInsurTechSaaSTravel & Hospitality

Co-investors1Flourish Capital 1Sharpe Ventures Asymmetric Capital Partners Clocktower Ventures Commerce Ventures Lerer Hippeau +1 more

Portfolio news

latest coverage across their companies

WeatherPromise Raises in Series A Funding

Weather Promise · finsmes.com · Jan 13, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Transverse Ventures made?: Transverse Ventures has 10 tracked investments.
What stage does Transverse Ventures invest at?: Transverse Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
What sectors does Transverse Ventures focus on?: Transverse Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, InsurTech, SaaS.
Where is Transverse Ventures located?: Transverse Ventures is headquartered in New York, US.
Who does Transverse Ventures co-invest with?: Transverse Ventures most often shares deals with Asymmetric Capital Partners, Clocktower Ventures, Commerce Ventures, among 8 tracked co-investors.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

featuring the team

Insuretech Connect Interview w/ Matthew Jones Transverse Ventures

The Insurance Podcast · Matthew Jones

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