--- title: "Ventures" description: "Guidewire is committed to supporting companies across the insurance ecosystem that offer innovative solutions to our customer base. Talk with us to learn more!" url: "https://www.guidewire.com/pt/partners/programs/guidewire-ventures.md" language: "pt" locale: "pt" --- # Ventures Guidewire is committed to supporting companies across the insurance ecosystem that offer innovative solutions to our customer base. Talk with us to learn more! Guidewire Ventures We are the strategic venture capital arm of Guidewire Software, the world’s premier core systems provider to the property and casualty insurance industry. We invest primarily in early-stage software, data, and analytics companies who are reshaping the insurance landscape with a focus on improving carrier outcomes and working within the Guidewire ecosystem. ![](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/guidewiresodb06-guidewire0f2e-productioncd91-5186/media/images/partners/guidewire-ventures/hero-ventures--800w.jpg?h=407&iar=0&w=800) ## Current Portfolio Companies Akur8 is a cloud-based provider of end to end pricing analytics software for insurance carriers. [Learn More](https://www.akur8.com/) ## Akur8 Amplo offers a cloud native agency management software for independent insurance agencies, carriers, and MGAs. [Learn More](https://amplo.com/) ## Amplo CHAMPtitles digitizes the vehicle titling exchange process across insurers, state governments, lenders, auto dealers, and consumers with its blockchain infrastructure. [Learn More](https://www.champtitles.com/) ## CHAMPtitles CLARA Analytics reduces loss costs in commercial insurance with easy-to-use, AI-based claims analytics products. [Learn More](https://claraanalytics.com/) ## CLARA Analytics FRISS provides AI-powered, end-to-end fraud prevention and detection solutions for P&C insurers worldwide to stay compliant, make insurance more honest, grow and maintain healthy portfolios, and increase customer satisfaction. [Learn More](https://www.friss.com/) ## FRISS HOVER helps insurers reduce property claim cycle times and improve policyholder satisfaction by leveraging up-to-date photos and detailed property measurements to create accurate claim estimates. [Learn More](https://hover.to/insurance/) ## HOVER Indico Data is an AI-powered intelligent intake solution for document processing. [Learn More](https://indicodata.ai/) ## Indico Data Shift Technology delivers AI-driven decision automation and optimization solutions for insurance companies, enabling faster, more accurate claims and policy resolutions. [Learn More](https://www.shift-technology.com/) ## Shift Technology Sixfold is a GenAI platform purpose-built for insurance underwriting. [Learn More](https://www.sixfold.ai/) ## Sixfold ## Previous Investments (Acquired by CCC Intelligent Solutions) EvolutionIQ provides an AI-based claims guidance platform that increases the efficiency and accuracy of claims that involve bodily injury. ## EvolutionIQ (Acquired by LexisNexis Risk Solutions) Flyreel provides AI-assisted inspection solutions for the underwriting and claims management of residential and commercial property. ## Flyreel (Acquired by Nearmap) Betterview’s remote property intelligence platform leverages aerial imagery and computer vision technology to provide insurers with actionable insights on property risk for quoting, underwriting, claims, and catastrophe modeling use cases. ## Betterview (Acquired)  Imburse connects insurers to multiple PSPs and payment-related services, enabling them to seamlessly connect to a wide range of payment providers, for both collections and payout without the need for long, costly, and complex integrations on property risk for quoting, underwriting, claims, and catastrophe modeling use cases. ## Imburse ### David Lyman CEO, Betterview ![](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/guidewiresodb06-guidewire0f2e-productioncd91-5186/media/images/partners/guidewire-ventures/1080x720--david-lyman-betterview-quote-image-and-logo.png?h=720&iar=0&w=1080) For the team here at Betterview, partnering with Guidewire was a no-brainer. As a company focused on improving the P&C insurance experience for agents and customers, we found a lot of alignment between Guidewire’s mission and our own. The future of P&C lies in investing in both better technology and a better focus on the customer. Guidewire understands that intuitively and embodies it in their business practices. We couldn’t be prouder to be working alongside them. ## SEE WHAT OUR PARTNERS SAY: ## Our Investment Strategy 3 ### Domains Vertical SaaS focused on the insurance value chain in areas such as underwriting, claims, payments, and data or analytics. ### Lines of Business Primarily property and casualty focus across personal and commercial lines or well-developed use cases in P&C. ### Stages Series Seed and later with a focus on ARR in excess of $1M. ### Geographies Global with an emphasis on the U.S. ### Intent Strong willingness to work within the Guidewire ecosystem to deliver value to 540+ carrier customers. ### Jay Grayson ![](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/guidewiresodb06-guidewire0f2e-productioncd91-5186/media/images/people/guidewire-ventures-people/jay-grayson.jpg?h=800&iar=0&w=800) ### Sabrina Hou ![](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/guidewiresodb06-guidewire0f2e-productioncd91-5186/media/images/people/guidewire-ventures-people/sabrina-hou.jpg?h=750&iar=0&w=750) ### Chris Lin ![](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/guidewiresodb06-guidewire0f2e-productioncd91-5186/media/images/people/guidewire-ventures-people/chris-lin.jpg?h=200&iar=0&w=200) ## Meet the Team ### Why does Guidewire participate in venture fundraisings? We are focused on leveraging our scale and open platform to foster innovation in the insurance market. ### What stage does Guidewire invest in? We are stage-agnostic but target at least one shared customer in a production environment. ### Does Guidewire lead investment rounds? Although we typically co-invest with a lead, we will consider leading in certain circumstance. ### Does Guidewire participate in follow-on rounds? Yes, we participate in follow-on rounds. ### Does Guidewire have a dedicated investment fund? No, we invest in companies off our balance sheet. ### What is Guidewire’s typical check size? It varies significantly depending on the size and structure of the round. We participate in seed through pre-IPO rounds. ### Does Guidewire invest in companies outside the US? Yes, we have invested outside the US. ### Does Guidewire require board seats? No, we do not require board representation. ### What is Guidewire’s investment process? We have a standard diligence process covering financials, technology, customer references, and more. We have the ability to move quickly depending on the needs of the company. ## Frequently Asked Questions Blog ## More Resources ![](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/guidewiresodb06-guidewire0f2e-productioncd91-5186/media/images/partners/guidewire-ventures/laura-drabik--resources.jpg?h=439&iar=0&w=560) [4 Key Technology Trends Reshaping P&C Insurance in 2024](https://drabikdigest.com/blogs/4-key-technology-trends-reshaping-pc-insurance-in-2024/) [See All Related Resources](https://drabikdigest.com/)