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Cove
Bringing a touch of innovation and simplicity to the insurance industry
About Cove
Cove Insurance is a New Zealand-based insurtech company that provides car and pet insurance directly to consumers through a digital-first platform.
The company's business model is centered on a technology-driven approach that enables customers to purchase and manage their insurance policies entirely online. This includes obtaining quotes, filing claims, and making policy adjustments through its website and a 24/7 chatbot, which aims to streamline the customer service process. By operating digitally, Cove targets a customer segment that prefers self-service and convenience.
The company has secured funding from investors, including the NYSE-listed reinsurer Greenlight Re, which indicates confidence in its model to capture a share of the New Zealand insurance market. Cove's strategy focuses on simplifying the insurance process, contrasting with the more traditional, broker-centric insurance industry.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2017
- Headquarters
- Devonport-Takapuna, New Zealand
- Employees
- 13
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 81.0/100
- Industry
- Fintech
- Sub-industry
- Insurance
- Sector
- Fintech, Car Insurance, Insurtech Distribution and Brokerage, PandC Insurance, NZ tech startup
- Business model
- Marketplace & ecommerce
- Client focus
- B2C
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Jul 2019 | $2M | $8M | Greenlight Reinsurance | — |
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Aug 2018 | $1.3M | $5.2M | ICE Angels | — |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Cove is 50K monthly website visits, up 38.9% over the last three months. Cove's team grew 18.2% over the past year.
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Investors
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Seed1 investor entered at this stage
ICE Angels
Series A1 investor entered at this stage
Greenlight Reinsurance
Other known investors2 additional known investors
NZ Growth Capital Partners
Reuben Halper
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Market sentiment
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