Investment strengthens multi-year relationship between investment arm of largest U.S. private passenger auto insurer and claims technology firm. Snapsheet, the company specializing in claims management technology, today announced a strategic investment from State Farm Ventures, the wholly-owned subsidiary of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company launched in 2018. Snapsheet streamlines and expedites the claims process, […]
Tractable AI Raises $65M in Series E Funding
Tractable, the company employing artificial intelligence (AI) using computer vision to assess the condition of cars and homes, today announced a $65M Series E investment led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2. Existing investors Insight Partners and Georgian participated in the round. As part of the transaction, Nahoko Hoshino, Investment Director for SoftBank Investment Advisers will […]
Erie Insurance Launches Venture Capital Fund
Erie Insurance today announced the establishment of Erie Strategic Ventures, a venture capital fund to support visionary entrepreneurs. The fund is part of the company’s commitment to supporting entrepreneurship and delivering innovative products, services and experiences to its customers and network of independent agents. Erie is the 13th largest private passenger auto insurer in the […]
UVeye Announces Strategic Collaboration with General Motors to Commercialize Vehicle Inspection Technology Globally
UVeye receives investment from GM’s capital venture arm. UVeye, a provider of advanced vehicle diagnostic systems, announced that it has received an investment from the capital venture arm of General Motors, GM Ventures, to help fund the development and commercialization of the company’s vehicle inspection technology. UVeye also has entered into a commercial agreement with […]
State Farm Doubles Venture Capital Effort
State Farm Ventures announced the expansion of its venture capital investment fund to $200 million, up from the initial commitment of $100 million in September 2018. The fund focuses on start-up companies that align with the strategic goals of State Farm, which include helping meet customers’ needs in more ways. “Throughout our 100-year history, continuous […]
State Farm Ventures Among Investors in AI-Computer Vision Company
Nexar’s network of dash cameras collect more images that are being used to create a complete digital twin of U.S. roads. Nexar, an artificial intelligence (AI) computer vision company, announced the completion of a $53 million Series D funding round led by Qumra Capital with the participation of State Farm Ventures, Catalyst Investments, Banca Generali, […]
Nationwide Invests in ADAS Validation Platform Provider Foretellix
Nationwide, the insurance and financial services company is making a venture capital investment in Foretellix, a platform provider automating the testing, verification, and validation for automated driving systems, both ADAS and AV, and ensuring safety. The investment is part of the Israel-based company’s Series B funding round and comes from Nationwide’s $350 million venture capital […]
Nationwide Expands Venture Capital Investment Fund to $350 Million
Nationwide announced it is expanding its venture capital investment fund to $350 million. The funding will be directed into high-growth potential insurance and financial services startups that directly advance Nationwide’s strategy and enable even greater customer value. To date, Nationwide’s venture capital team has invested in 25 companies and has helped facilitate 31 partnerships between […]
State Farm Venture Capital Arm Looks for Start-Ups to Fund
State Farm Ventures highlighted its search for disruptive technologies that would benefit State Farm Policy holders and has added the ability to pitch ideas at its new website. State Farm Ventures, a wholly owned subsidiary of State Farm, launched in 2018 with a $100 million investment commitment and has already provided funding to nine companies. […]
Tractable Raises $25M in Series C Investment Round
Tractable, the technology company developing artificial intelligence (AI) for accident and disaster recovery, announced a $25 million Series C investment, led by Georgian Partners with participation from existing investors, including Insight Partners and Ignition Partners. The round nearly doubles the total raised by Tractable, to $55 million. The investment will be used to accelerate Tractable’s […]