Honeycomb Insurance

Honeycomb Insurance

Tech-driven real estate insurance broker

About Honeycomb Insurance

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

Industries

Data & Analytics

Enterprise Software

Financial Services

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$54.7M

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2019

Overview

Honeycomb Insurance helps condo associations, HOAs, building owners, property managers, and developers obtain property and casualty insurance through affiliated insurers as a general agent. It covers multiple states and uses proprietary technology plus expert advice to deliver instant, hassle-free quotes and significant cost savings (up to ~40%), with a transparent, people-focused service model. The product works by matching clients with insurance providers via its platform, leveraging big data and AI to tailor coverage and pricing, and earning commissions on policies sold. The company differentiates itself with a tech-driven, client-centric approach that streamlines the insurance process, offers instant quotes, and focuses specifically on real estate-related risks. Its goal is to simplify real estate insurance, provide the best possible coverage at the most affordable price, and improve efficiency and transparency for its clients.

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What believers are saying

  • Secured $36M Series B in 2024 led by Zeev Ventures for expansion.
  • Licensed in 19 states covering 50% U.S. population with $21B assets.
  • Agent program allows brokers to bind policies online in 5 minutes.

What critics are saying

  • Texas DOI revokes license #2384453 over denied AI claims by 2027.
  • Obie undercuts with superior AI, capturing 30% share in CA, IL, TX.
  • A- carrier downgrade from catastrophe losses forces rate hikes now.

What makes Honeycomb Insurance unique

  • Honeycomb enables online condo master policy purchases in under 3 minutes.
  • AI Inspector App bypasses physical inspections for instant quotes.
  • Offers up to 40% savings on habitational insurance for older properties.

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Funding

Total Funding

$54.7M

Meets

Industry Average

Funded Over

3 Rounds

Series B funding is typically for startups that have proven their business model and need more funding to expand rapidly—often by entering new markets or adding more products. Investors are usually venture capital firms that specialize in later-stage investments.
Series B Funding Comparison
Meet Average

Industry standards

$35M
$36M
Honeycomb Insurance
$45M
Linktree
$65M
Substack
$100M
ClickUp

Benefits

Health Insurance

Stock Options

401(k) Retirement Plan

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

23%
EIN News
Jul 22nd, 2024
Honeycomb Insurance Launches Instant Eligibility Program AQ

Honeycomb Insurance launches instant eligibility program AQ.

CityBiz
May 8th, 2024
Honeycomb Secures $36M Series B Funding

Honeycomb, a digital insurer based in Chicago, has secured $36M in a Series B funding round led by Zeev Ventures. Participants included Arkin Holdings, Launchbay Capital, and existing investors. The funds will be used to expand into new insurance markets and enhance AI-driven insurance solutions. Honeycomb, currently operating in 16 U.S. states and insuring over $21 billion in real estate assets, plans to triple this figure in the next year.

Coverager
May 7th, 2024
Honeycomb Insurance Raises $36M Series B

Honeycomb Insurance, an Israeli insurance startup founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, has raised $36 million in a Series B funding round. The round was led by Zeev Ventures, with participation from Arkin Holdings, Launchbay Capital, Ibex Investors, Phoenix Insurance, and IT-Farm. This brings Honeycomb's total funding to $55 million. The company, which offers coverage for landlords and various housing associations, operates in sixteen states in partnership with Accredited Surety and Casualty Company.

Morningstar
May 7th, 2024
Honeycomb Insurance Raises $36M in Series B Round to Deepen Its AI-Driven Tech Advantage

Backed by Zeev Ventures, the fast-growing digital landlord insurance provider will use funding to expand into additional insurance markets and accelerate innovation of AI-powered insurance solutions

TechCrunch
May 7th, 2024
Honeycomb Insurance grabs $36M Series B from solo VC-led Zeev Ventures

Honeycomb Insurance grabs $36M Series B from solo vc-led Zeev Ventures.

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