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W. R. Berkley

North America, Connecticut, United States, Greenwich

Description

W. R. Berkley, an insurance holding company, operates as a commercial lines writer in the United States and internationally.

Investor Profile

W. R. Berkley has backed more than 11 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 4 rounds, about 36% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Series C, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, SaaS, Artificial Intelligence (AI).
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (36%)
  • Series C (27%)
  • Series B (18%)
  • Series D (18%)

Country Focus

  • United States (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Saas
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Automotive
  • Industrial Automation
  • Machine Learning
  • Insurance
  • Insurtech
  • Security
  • Information Technology
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Who does W. R. Berkley frequently co-invest with?

Cohen Circle
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Eos Venture Partners
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2
BluePointe Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
J.A.S Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
AAF Management Ltd.
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Co-Investments: 1
Expanding Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Declaration Partners
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Guidewire Software
North America, California, United States, San Mateo
Co-Investments: 3
Ally Ventures
North America, Michigan, United States, Detroit
Co-Investments: 2
FV
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does W. R. Berkley often collaborate with?

Shared Deals: 1
BM
North America, Ohio, United States, Cleveland
Shared Deals: 1
JV
North America, New Jersey, United States, Deal
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by W. R. Berkley?

Syntis Bio

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Syntis Bio operates as a late-stage preclinical company that develops oral therapies for obesity, diabetes, and rare diseases.

Health CareMedicalTherapeutics
Series AJul 1, 2025
Amount Raised: $33,000,000
UVeye

Teaneck, New Jersey, United States

UVeye is a computer vision company that develops automated inspection systems for vehicles.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveIndustrial AutomationMachine Learning
Series DJan 29, 2025
Amount Raised: $41,000,000
Homee

Tampa, Florida, United States

Homee is a technology-enabled claims management company that connects policyholders, insurance, and warranty companies.

Information TechnologyInsurTechSoftware
Series COct 29, 2024
Amount Raised: $12,000,000
Champ

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

SaaS solutions to create, manage and transfer digital vehicle titles for insurance carriers, lenders, state govt, vehicle retailers and OEMs

SaaSSoftware
Series CMar 27, 2024
Amount Raised: $18,000,000
UVeye

Teaneck, New Jersey, United States

UVeye develops automated inspection systems for vehicles using AI and proprietary hardware.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveIndustrial AutomationMachine LearningSecurity
Series DMay 9, 2023
Amount Raised: $100,000,000
Champ

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

SaaS solutions to create, manage and transfer digital vehicle titles for insurance carriers, lenders, state govt, vehicle retailers and OEMs

SaaSSoftware
Series BSep 22, 2022
Amount Raised: $12,900,000
Sure

New York, New York, United States

Sure is an embedded insurance technology company that powers API-based digital insurance programs for global brands and insurance carriers.

Financial ServicesFinTechInsuranceInsurTech
Series COct 5, 2021
Amount Raised: $100,000,000
Champ

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

SaaS solutions to create, manage and transfer digital vehicle titles for insurance carriers, lenders, state govt, vehicle retailers and OEMs

SaaSSoftware
Series AAug 11, 2021
Amount Raised: $8,500,000
Tremor

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Tremor designs, builds & manages markets that utilize auction technologies and optimization techniques to improve price and cost efficiency.

Information TechnologyInsurance
Series ASep 4, 2019
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
UVeye

Teaneck, New Jersey, United States

UVeye develops automated inspection systems for vehicles using AI and proprietary hardware.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveIndustrial AutomationMachine LearningSecurity
Series AJul 22, 2019
Amount Raised: $31,000,000