
Hudson Structured Capital Management
Description
Hudson Structured Capital Management (HSCM) is a prominent alternative asset manager based in Stamford, Connecticut, with a specialized focus on the re/insurance and transportation sectors. Established with a mandate to manage assets across these critical industries, HSCM employs a multi-strategy approach, encompassing venture, public, and private market investments. Their expertise lies in identifying and capitalizing on opportunities within complex and often capital-intensive markets.
A significant component of HSCM's strategy is its venture arm, HSCM Ventures, which targets early-stage and growth-stage companies. This arm actively seeks out innovative startups that are poised to disrupt or enhance the re/insurance and transportation landscapes. Within re/insurance, their interests span InsurTech, FinTech, climate tech, and other technological advancements that improve risk management, claims processing, and policy distribution. In transportation, they look for advancements in maritime, aviation, and ground logistics, including areas like autonomous vehicles, supply chain optimization, and sustainable transport solutions.
HSCM has demonstrated substantial capital deployment capabilities. As of December 31, 2023, the firm reported managing over $4 billion in assets under management (AUM) across its various strategies. Their commitment to the venture space is particularly evident with the successful closing of HSCM Ventures Fund III in December 2023, which secured $700 million in commitments. This substantial fund size enables HSCM Ventures to make meaningful investments, typically ranging from a few million dollars for earlier-stage rounds to tens of millions for more mature, growth-stage companies. They often participate in Series A, B, and C rounds, providing capital for scaling operations, product development, and market expansion.
HSCM's strategic investments aim to foster innovation and efficiency within their target sectors. By leveraging their deep industry knowledge and extensive network, they not only provide capital but also strategic guidance to their portfolio companies. Their dual focus on re/insurance and transportation positions them uniquely to address the evolving challenges and opportunities in these interconnected global industries, contributing to their long-term growth and transformation.
Investor Profile
Hudson Structured Capital Management has backed more than 29 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 11 rounds, about 38% of its total and boasts 5 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Series B, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States.
- Strong thematic focus on InsurTech, Insurance, Financial Services.
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $2M – $50M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (28%)
- Series B (17%)
- Series C (14%)
- Debt Financing (10%)
- Series D (7%)
- Post Ipo Equity (7%)
- Series Unknown (7%)
- Convertible Note (3%)
- Undisclosed (3%)
- Private Equity (3%)
Country Focus
- United States (100%)
Industry Focus
- Insurtech
- Insurance
- Financial Services
- Fintech
- Property Insurance
- Proptech
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Machine Learning
- Commercial Insurance
- Internet
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