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SCOR Ventures

Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris

Description

SCOR Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of SCOR, a leading global reinsurance company headquartered in Paris, France. Launched in October 2022, this strategic initiative aims to identify, invest in, and partner with early-stage startups that are developing innovative solutions relevant to the future of reinsurance and risk management. The establishment of SCOR Ventures underscores the parent company's commitment to fostering innovation and leveraging emerging technologies to enhance its core business operations and explore new growth avenues within the evolving insurance landscape.

The venture arm primarily targets investments in Seed to Series B stage companies, focusing on sectors critical to SCOR's strategic interests. These key areas include Insurtech, ClimateTech, and HealthTech, reflecting the evolving challenges and opportunities in global risk. SCOR Ventures seeks to support companies that can drive advancements in areas such as data analytics, artificial intelligence, climate resilience, and digital health solutions. Their initial investment tickets typically range from €250,000 to €2 million, which translates to approximately $270,000 to $2.16 million USD, demonstrating a commitment to meaningful early-stage capital deployment.

Beyond financial investment, SCOR Ventures offers portfolio companies access to SCOR's extensive global network, deep industry expertise, and strategic guidance. This value-add approach aims to accelerate the growth and market penetration of its portfolio companies by facilitating collaborations with SCOR's business units and clients. By integrating innovative solutions from these startups, SCOR Ventures helps its parent company stay at the forefront of industry trends and maintain its competitive edge in the global reinsurance market. The strategic objective is to create a symbiotic relationship where SCOR gains insights and access to cutting-edge technologies, while startups benefit from a powerful corporate partner.

Investor Profile

SCOR Ventures has backed more than 22 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 5 rounds, about 23% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series B, Series A, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada, Spain.
  • Strong thematic focus on InsurTech, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Software.
  • Typical check size: $270K – $2.2M.

Stage Focus

  • Series B (32%)
  • Series A (27%)
  • Series C (14%)
  • Seed (9%)
  • Convertible Note (9%)
  • Debt Financing (5%)
  • Series Unknown (5%)

Country Focus

  • United States (59%)
  • Canada (9%)
  • Spain (9%)
  • Mexico (5%)
  • Portugal (5%)
  • Ireland (5%)
  • Germany (5%)
  • France (5%)

Industry Focus

  • Insurtech
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Software
  • Insurance
  • Machine Learning
  • Health Care
  • Commercial Real Estate
  • Real Estate
  • Fintech
  • Auto Insurance
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FAQ

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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does SCOR Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Portage Ventures
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Co-Investments: 2
MS&AD Ventures
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 3
SignalFire
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Fifth Wall
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 3
Assurant Ventures
North America, Georgia, United States, Atlanta
Co-Investments: 4
Foundation Capital
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 6
American Family Ventures
North America, Wisconsin, United States, Madison
Co-Investments: 2
Lennar Corporation
North America, Florida, United States, Miami
Co-Investments: 2
Greycroft
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
HSCM Bermuda
North America, Hamilton, Bermuda, Hamilton
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does SCOR Ventures often collaborate with?

Lucas Lima
South America, Sao Paulo, Brazil, São Paulo
Shared Deals: 1
FZ
North America, Arkansas, United States, Paris
Shared Deals: 1
AP
Europe, Lombardia, Italy, Milan
Shared Deals: 1
HA
Europe, Madrid, Spain, Madrid
Shared Deals: 1
MD
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Shared Deals: 1
DZ
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Shared Deals: 1
JV
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Shared Deals: 1
NJ
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
HA
Europe, Portugal
Shared Deals: 1
DD
Europe, Lombardia, Italy, Milan
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by SCOR Ventures?

Novisto

Montréal, Quebec, Canada

Novisto is a SaaS platform for environmental, social, governance data, management, and reporting.

Enterprise SoftwareManagement Information SystemsSaaSSoftwareSustainability
Series CMay 20, 2025
Amount Raised: $27,000,000
ifeel

Madrid, Madrid, Spain

ifeel is the all-in-one emotional well-being platform for organisations and individuals.

Health Care
Series BMay 29, 2024
Amount Raised: $19,874,209
Novisto

Montréal, Quebec, Canada

Novisto is a SaaS platform for environmental, social, governance data, management, and reporting.

Enterprise SoftwareManagement Information SystemsSaaSSoftwareSustainability
Series BMay 24, 2023
Amount Raised: $19,865,357
Finanzguru

Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany

Finanzguru is an AI-powered financial assistant that assists users in managing their accounts and contracts.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Assistive TechnologyFinancial ServicesFinTechInsurance
Series BApr 4, 2023
Amount Raised: $14,245,170
Coverflex

Braga, Braga, Portugal

Coverflex is a compensation management platform that offers employee benefits, insurance, meal allowance, and discounts.

AppsEmployee BenefitsFinancial ServicesFinTechInsurTech
Series AFeb 1, 2023
Amount Raised: $16,519,132
iLife Technologies

Sunnyvale, California, United States

iLife Technologies is a life insurance automation platform for insurance agents, brokers, and customers.

InsuranceInsurTechSoftware
Series AJan 19, 2023
Amount Raised: $17,000,000
Protex AI

Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

Protex AI develops an AI-powered proactive health and safety technology that enables an injury-free industrial workplace.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Computer VisionHealth CareIndustrialMachine LearningPublic Safety
Series AAug 28, 2022
Amount Raised: $17,985,147
Kontempo

Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

Kontempo is a B2B payments and credit platform for the industrial sector.

Financial ServicesFinTechPayments
SeedAug 4, 2022
Amount Raised: $6,500,000
Energetic Capital

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Unlocking financing for clean energy solutions by underwriting credit risk for unrated or below investment grade organizations.

Big DataClean EnergyCleanTechCreditEnergy EfficiencyFinTechInsuranceRenewable EnergyRisk ManagementSoftware
Series ASep 27, 2021
Amount Raised: $7,000,000
Anzen

San Francisco, California, United States

The modern AI powered marketplace for Executive Risk insurance (D&O, EPL, Cyber, Professional liability).

Enterprise SoftwareInsurTechSoftware
SeedAug 25, 2021