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Bamboo secures $15 million in Series A funding to expand across the African market

PRIVATEMay 18, 2024

Amount Raised

$15 Million

Round Type

Series A

MidvaleInsurance

Investors

Michael SeibelChrysalis CapitalMotley Fool VentureTiger GlobalGreycroft

Description

Bamboo, a Nigerian brokerage app, has raised a $15 million Series A funding round led by Greycroft and Tiger Global, with participation from Motley Fool Venture, Chrysalis Capital, and Y-Combinator’s Michael Seibel, among others. The funding will support the company's expansion into new markets, the launch of additional products, and the development of its tech infrastructure.

Quick answer

Bamboo raised $15 Million in a Series A round, dated May 18, 2024. Investors: Michael Seibel, Chrysalis Capital, Motley Fool Venture, Tiger Global and Greycroft. Bamboo is based in Midvale, Utah, United States.

How much did Bamboo raise?
Bamboo raised $15 Million in a Series A round on May 18, 2024.
Who invested in Bamboo?
Michael Seibel, Chrysalis Capital, Motley Fool Venture, Tiger Global and Greycroft are named as investors in this round.
What does Bamboo do?
After successfully refining our underwriting model and distribution capabilities over the past 3 years in the California market, Bamboo will now embark on a product and geographic expansion plan while remaining true to..
Where is Bamboo based and how big is it?
Bamboo is based in Midvale, Utah, United States. Fundz records about 210 employees.
Who are the decision-makers at Bamboo?
Fundz holds 3 contacts at Bamboo, including the Chief Revenue Officer. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.

Source: Fundz verified event record.

Who else raised in Insurance around the same time

Companies in the same sectors as Bamboo that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.

  • Pacific Life raised $1.9M on July 1, 2024.
  • Convex North America Insurance Services raised $405K on July 1, 2024.
  • Pacific Life raised $11M on July 1, 2024.
  • Feather raised $6.4M (Funding Round) on June 28, 2024.
  • Gradient AI raised $36M on June 28, 2024.
  • HIG Holdings raised $18M on June 28, 2024.

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Company Information

Company

Bamboo

Location

Midvale, Utah, United States

About

After successfully refining our underwriting model and distribution capabilities over the past 3 years in the California market, Bamboo will now embark on a product and geographic expansion plan while remaining true to our profitable underwriting philosophy." Bamboo was founded in 2018 with a focus on serving the California property market with homeowners, dwelling fire and other ancillary products. Today, Bamboo has over 75,000 policyholders and $105 million of managed premiums. Bamboo is committed to leveraging technology and data to meet the evolving needs of customers, and ultimately transform the insurance industry by making it simple, transparent and customer focused. Bamboo has demonstrated strong growth coupled with profitable underwriting that will ultimately differentiate InsurTech winners." About Bamboo Ide8 Insurance Services, LLCBamboo is a reimagined insurance company offering flexible and transparent insurance options through its managing general underwriter, retail agency and captive insurer.

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