Steady lands fresh funding, names new CEO to push landlord insurance tools
What's the deal? Steady Technologies has raised new financing from its existing investors and appointed Ryan Collins as chief executive officer and Jin Hwang as president and chief operating officer. The company, which builds insurance compliance and risk management tools for single-family rental owners and property managers, did not disclose the amount raised.
Who's backing it? The round came from Steady's existing investors, including NationwideDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →. The insurer also backs Steady's Owner Protect suite, which covers risks such as rent default, eviction, squatters, and excess pet damage.
The leadership shift: Collins, an early investor in Steady, takes the top job after technology leadership roles at Open Lending. Hwang, who joined Steady in 2023 from Goldman SachsDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, where he worked on consumer and wealth management products, becomes president and COO.
What's the endgame? Steady plans to launch Owner Launch in October, a platform for property managers to enroll landlord customers, offer insurance products, and manage subscriptions and renewals. The new capital and leadership are aimed at scaling those tools for the rental market.
The signal: Backing from an existing insurer and a founder-turned-CEO points to a bet on embedded insurance for the fragmented single-family rental sector — where landlords face growing risks and few tailored products.
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