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arqu
Providing data-driven, digital risk placement services powered by a proprietary technology platform
About arqu
Arqu, Inc. is an innovative company specializing in digital-based specialty insurance services. Founded by Chi H Lee and Christopher Levine, the company leverages a combined 45 years of professional experience in global financial markets and technology to deliver cutting-edge solutions to the insurance industry. Arqu serves clients in the insurance sector, focusing on providing advanced, technology-driven insurance products and services. The company operates in the specialty insurance market, which includes niche and complex insurance needs that are not typically covered by standard insurance policies.
Arqu's business model revolves around using digital platforms to offer specialty insurance services, which allows for greater efficiency, accuracy, and customer satisfaction. The company generates revenue through premiums paid by clients for their insurance policies, as well as through service fees for additional features and support. By integrating advanced technology and financial expertise, Arqu aims to innovate and streamline the insurance process, making it more accessible and effective for its clients.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2020
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, United States
- Employees
- 17
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 67.5/100
- Industry
- Fintech
- Sub-industry
- Insurance
- Sector
- Fintech, Insurtech Distribution and Brokerage
- Business model
- Marketplace & ecommerce, SaaS
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Sep 2024 | $10M | $40M | Lightspeed Venture Partners · Intact Financial Corporation · Foxe Capital · Nationwide Ventures | ↗ |
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Oct 2021 | $3.5M | $14M | Undisclosed | ↗ |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for arqu is 420 monthly website visits, up 740% over the last three months. arqu's team declined 19% over the past year.
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Investments and acquisitions
Recent portfolio relationships for companies that also act as investors or acquirers.
Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Series A5 investors entered at this stage
Crosslink Capital
Lightspeed Venture Partners
Intact Financial Corporation
Foxe Capital
Nationwide Ventures
Other known investors1 additional known investor
Dietrich Von Behren
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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