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Sebastian Villarreal

Unicorn founder

Founder at Kin Insurance

Mexico City, Mexico

FoundedKin Insurance$2B

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Mira ChaurushiyaunlockedSebastian: together at University of Chicago (2005)
×5Sebastian: together at University of Chicago
×2Sebastian: together at Avant
×4Sebastian: together at Kin Insurance

About

Named as a founder in TechCrunch’s 2017 launch coverage.

Founder at Kin Insurance

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Kin Insurance's investors · 28

500 GlobalSan Francisco · $150K checks · since 2016ACTIVATE CAPITAL PARTNERSSan Francisco · $10M – $30M checksALLEGIS CAPITALPalo Alto · $10M checks · since 2023ALLEGIS NL CAPITALPalo Alto · since 2023Alpha EdisonLos Angeles · $1M – $10M checks · since 2023August CapitalSan Francisco Bay Area · $1M – $15M checks · since 2019Avanta VenturesMountain View · since 2023Better Tomorrow VenturesSan Francisco · $500K – $4M checksChicago VenturesChicago · $250K – $1M checksCommerce VenturesSan Francisco · $1M – $5M checks · since 2024Doon CapitalSilicon ValleyFemale FoundersNew York · $750K – $1M checksFlourish VenturesSan Francisco · $100K – $5M checks · since 2023Fluent VenturesMill Valley · $250K – $2M checksGeodesic CapitalFoster City · since 2023Hudson Structured Capital ManagementStamford · since 2023Impact EngineChicago · $250K – $3M checksLobby CapitalPalo AltoLong Journey VenturesSan Francisco · $100K – $1M checksM25Chicago · $500K – $3M checksMaveronSeattle · $100K – $8M checksPICUS CAPITALMunich · $100K – $300M checksPROOFArlingtonQED InvestorsAlexandria · $30K – $25M checks · since 2024Runway Growth CapitalMenlo Park · $10M – $150M checksSandalphon CapitalChicago · $100K – $2M checksSavano Capital PartnersBaltimore · $300K – $5M checksService Provider CapitalVail

Co-founders at Kin Insurance

SHSean Harper
Sean HarperCo-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
LWLucas Ward
Lucas WardExecutive Officer and Director

Experience

  1. Design By InitiativeBoard Membercurrent2024 — present
  2. EQUIPOS MINEROS DE MONCLOVA SA DE CVBoard Membercurrent2015 — present
  3. Super SegurosCEO & Founder2019 — 2023Greater Chicago Area
  4. Kin InsuranceCo-founder (Product)2016 — 2019
  5. AvantSenior Product Manager: Customer Experience2016
  6. AvantHead of Product: Auto2015 — 2016Greater Chicago Area
  7. LendSquare (Acquired by Avant)Founder and CEO2011 — 2015Bronzeville, Chicago, Illinois
  8. University of ChicagoResearcher2005 — 2011
  9. University of ChicagoLaboratory Assistant2005 — 2011

Skills & more

Python11Matlab6Django2D31PiesPublic Speaking2Strategic Planning2Product Management6Entrepreneurship24Small Business13Crowdfunding12Early-stage Startups10
+8 moreStart-upsBusiness StrategyLean StartupBiophysicsProject ManagementBusiness DevelopmentMolecular BiologyMemes

Languages French · Spanish

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Sebastian Villarreal?
Named as a founder in TechCrunch’s 2017 launch coverage.
Where does Sebastian Villarreal work?
Sebastian Villarreal is Founder of Kin Insurance.
What companies did Sebastian Villarreal found?
Sebastian Villarreal founded Kin Insurance.
Where did Sebastian Villarreal go to school?
Sebastian Villarreal studied at University of Chicago (Bachelor's degree, Physics).

Founder mafias

University of Chicago mafia191

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Alexis BorisyBachelor's degreeFounded Foundation Medicine +2Bobby PittmanMaster's degreeFounded Oathafrica +2Sean HarperABFounded TransFS +2Bharat KilaruBachelor of Arts (BA)Founded Verano Health +2James Peyer, PhDBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Rapalogix Health +2Matt KrisiloffFounded Preventive +1

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Kin Insurance mafia6

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

John SunInvestorFounded Spring Labs Holdings +3Lucas WardExecutive Officer and DirectorFounded Oathverified +2Eddie LouInvestorFounded CodaPet +1Sean HarperCo-Founder and Chief Executive OfficerFounded TransFS +1Talha F BasitAdvisorFounded Spiral Dot

Avant mafia5

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

John SunCo-founder, Managing Director of AvantCredit UKFounded Spring Labs Holdings +2Rod EbrahimiNew Products & TechnologyFounded Ready For Zero +1Paul ZhangCofounder, Chief Information OfficerFounded DebteyeJason OngSoftware Engineer, Analyst (Backend)Founded Chamber

Same school

Also attended University of Chicago599

Mark SusterManaging Partner at Upfront VenturesShardul ShahInvestor at Index VenturesSam BlackmanEntrepreneur in Residence at GV (Google Ventures)Clay FisherInvestor at Spark CapitalRolanda FuInvestor at Madrona Venture GroupJonas CiplickasPrincipal at Scale Venture Partners

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Shared employers

Also worked at Kin Insurance15

Britt DannemanPrincipal at Alpha EdisonRobin GodenrathFounding Partner & Managing Director at PICUS CAPITALEmmalyn ShawCo-Founder & Managing Partner at Flourish VenturesTom SmithManaging Partner at Savano Capital PartnersAndrew SagonPartner at HSCM VenturesCaribou HonigGeneral Partner at SemperVirens Venture Capital

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Also worked at Avant15

Robb HutchinsPartner, Portfolio Growth at Jump CapitalRandy GleinFounder and Managing Partner at DFJMarco DeMeirelesInvestor and partner at Ansa, backing Series A and B companiesCarlos SimonsenManaging Partner at Upload VenturesPaul ZhangFounder/CTO at DebteyeRod EbrahimiFounder/CEO at Ready For Zero

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Also worked at University of Chicago127

Sarika Temme-BapatVenture Operations Associate at Mission BiocapitalCorey RitterPartner at ARCH Venture PartnersPeter MintunAssociate at ARCH Venture PartnersGordon RausserAdvisory Board Member at Rembrandt Venture PartnersMira ChaurushiyaManaging Director at Westlake Village BioPartnersIsha MehrotraAssociate at Uncork Capital

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