Harper Group

Harper Group

Tailored risk management and business insurance

Overview

Harper Insure helps businesses manage risk by pairing clients with experienced insurance concierges who tailor coverage. Experts perform a risk assessment using data and judgment to design a personalized insurance program with comprehensive policies. It stands out by offering a concierge-driven, highly personalized B2B service rather than generic brokers. Its goal is to protect companies from unforeseen events and support financial stability and a resilient economy.

YC Company
Significant Headcount Growth

About Harper Group

Simplify's Rating
Why Harper Group is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Consulting

Financial Services

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$47.1M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2024

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • $47M Series A funding from Emergence Capital enables rapid engineering expansion and brand growth in middle America.
  • Serving over 6,000-7,000 customers by mid-2026, it aims to hit 100,000 customers by end of 2026.
  • AI-driven automation cuts insurance processing time by 80%, outpacing traditional brokers in speed, accuracy, and transparency.

What critics are saying

  • Autonomous AI model may render traditional concierge services obsolete within 12 months, causing structural decline in deal flow.
  • Rapid scaling by Harper threatens Harper Insure’s 25%+ revenue share in workers comp and professional liability within 3–9 months.
  • Competitor’s 160+ carrier network and 1–2 day issuance directly displaces Harper Insure’s SMB-focused B2B model with high impact.

What makes Harper Group unique

  • Harper uses autonomous AI brokerage to quote and issue commercial insurance in 1–2 days across 160 carriers.
  • It targets mid-sized businesses in trucking, tech, construction, and consulting with tailored workers’ comp and liability coverage.
  • Launched in 2024 as a YC W25 company, it operates as a fully licensed, AI-native commercial insurance agency.

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Funding

Total Funding

$47.1M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

3 Rounds

Notable Investors:
Series A funding typically happens when a startup has a product and some customers, and now needs funding to scale. This money is usually used to grow the team, expand marketing, and improve the product. Venture capital firms are frequently the main investors here.
Series A Funding Comparison
Above Average

Industry standards

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$8.2M
Discord
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Canva
$30M
Kalshi
$35.3M
Harper Group

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Gym Membership

Commuter Benefits

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

32%

1 year growth

32%

2 year growth

57%

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