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bolttech Appoints Ridhi Chaudhary to Board of Directors
Global insurtech bolttech has appointed Ridhi Chaudhary, Chief Investment Officer, Dragon Fund by Liquidity and MUFG, to its Board as a Non-Executive Director. This follows bolttech’s recent Series C funding round led by Dragon Fund.
Digital Care rebrands to bolttech
Digital Care sp. z o.o (“Digital Care”), a Poland-based device protection and services company, has been renamed to bolttech Poland sp. z o.o, and rebranded to bolttech. This follows the completion of bolttech’s acquisition of Digital Care in October 2023, when Digital Care became a part of the growing international insurtech group.
Bolttech and Stc Group Forge Strategic Collaboration
International insurtech bolttech and stc Group, the leading telecommunications company acting as the engine of digital transformation in the region, today announced the launch of its partnership and expansion into the Middle East. bolttech’s collaboration with stc Group will provide stc’s customers with innovative, embedded device protection offerings through a technology-enabled experience.
bolttech Acquires Digital Care
bolttech, the fast-growing international insurtech, today announced that it has acquired Digital Care, a leading embedded protection company based out of Poland. The acquisition is a major step towards achieving the Group’s strategic goals in the EMEA region and globally, while accelerating growth, particularly within the telecommunications industry.
Allianz Partners announces strategic partnership with bolttech
Allianz Partners, a world leader in B2B2C insurance and assistance services, and bolttech, an international insurtech, today announced a partnership to provide embedded device and appliance protection insurance across Asia Pacific and the United States. The strategic cooperation agreement1 aims to bring together each company’s complementary strengths to offer best-in-class solutions enabling business partners to add insurance and protection products to customer journeys at the point of need.
LeapFrog investment extends bolttech’s Series B to record-breaking US$246M
International insurtech bolttech welcomed leading impact investment firm LeapFrog Investments as a new strategic investor in an extension of its Series B round. LeapFrog’s US$50 million investment adds to bolttech’s recent Series B funding round, now totalling US$246 million, the largest ever Series B round for an insurtech.
Rob Schimek - bolttech - ITC DIA Europe
Discover the Phenomenal Rise of bolttech: In this exclusive interview at the MAPFRE Booth at ITC DIA Europe, CEO Rob Schimek shares bolttech‘s strategic approach, how it drove their impressive $200 million funding and $1.6 billion valuation. Learn how their technology-enabled marketplace empowers a new form of insurance distribution and their vision for shaping the future of the insurance industry through innovative collaborations.
International insurtech bolttech valued at US$1.6 billion in Series B up-round
bolttech today announced it raised US$196 million in connection with its Series B with an up-round valuation of US$1.6 billion. The round was led by Tokio Marine – Japan’s first insurance company with a 140-year history. Other key investors include global life insurance giant MetLife through its subsidiary MetLife Next Gen Ventures, Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional, as well as new and existing shareholders.
Bolttech Appoints Jens Schädler as Chief Executive Officer for Europe
International insurtech bolttech today announced the appointment of Dr. Jens Schädler as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Europe. Based in Switzerland, Jens will provide strategic leadership across bolttech’s Europe operations, driving new and existing market and partnership growth. Taking over from Andrew Cons, Jens’ role is effective immediately.
Europe's Largest Insurtech Event
Q. What’s the venue location? ITC DIA Europe will be held in the incredible Fira Barcelona Gran Via! FIRA GRAN VIA, North Access, Hall 8.1 Carrer del Foc, 37 – 08038 Barcelona Q. Can I pay via bank transfer? Yes! Simply send an email to and he’ll draft you an invoice. After your payment is confirmed, you’ll receive a code to register for free on our registration form to receive your ticket(s). Q. Do you have a refund policy for tickets? Please check our General Terms and Conditions.
Singapore-based Insurtech bolttech Secures Series B Funding
bolttech, one of the world’s fastest-growing international insurtech companies, today announced Tokio Marine, alongside other shareholders, will lead bolttech’s Series B funding round. The investment values bolttech, Singapore’s only homegrown insurtech unicorn, at an up-round valuation of approximately US$1.5 billion, one year after it closed the largest ever Series A funding round for an insurtech. bolttech has achieved rapid growth since its inception in 2020.
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