Richard Joffe

Tech's 'sleeping giant': Inside the $100 billion industry ripe for disruption

Australian insurtech momentum examined: Honey Insurance's Series A and Cover Genius's raise led Q2 2024 funding, while an Airtree partner argues incumbents have left insurance open to technology-driven challengers.

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Three Aussie startups, and a fast food chain, that raised $247.5 million this week

Weekly roundup of four raises: Guzman y Gomez banked $134.5 million at a $1.73 billion valuation, Honey Insurance sealed a $108 million Series A, Skin2Neuron gathered $4 million, and AVESS Energy took $1 million.

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Insurtech startup banks $108 million Series A

Home insurer Honey Insurance has raised a $108 million Series A led by US firm Gallatin Point Capital, following a seed round backed by RACQ, AGL, Metricon, Mirvac and PEXA.