Tech Company Financing Transactions

Descartes Underwriting Funding Round

Descartes Underwriting, operating out of Paris, secured $120 million in funding from Highland Capital Partners Europe, Blackfin Capital and Cathay Innovation.

Transaction Overview

Announced On
2/4/2022
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$120,000,000
Round
Series B
Proceeds Purpose
The company will use the new financing to grow its technology platform, expand into new lines of business and target larger deals, while continuing its global expansion to better serve brokers and clients.

Company Information

Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
InsureTech
Mailing Address
5, avenue Pierre 1er de Serbie
Paris, 75116
France
Email Address
Overview
Founded by a team of insurance veterans and climate scientists, Descartes Underwriting operates at a global scale, offering data-driven parametric insurance against climate risk. The challenge of climate change calls for a revolutionary approach to insurance.
Profile
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Social Media
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Company News
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Facebook
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YouTube
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Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Tanguy Touffut
  Tanguy Touffut LinkedIn Profile  Tanguy Touffut Twitter Account  Tanguy Touffut News  Tanguy Touffut on Facebook
Co-Founder
Sébastien Piguet
  Sébastien Piguet LinkedIn Profile  Sébastien Piguet Twitter Account  Sébastien Piguet News  Sébastien Piguet on Facebook
VP - Bus. Development
Violaine Raybaud
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VP - R & D
Kevin Dedieu
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