Hepster
Founded Year
2016Stage
Series B | AliveTotal Raised
$32.2MLast Raised
$11.24M | 1 yr agoAbout Hepster
Hepster is a company specializing in providing online insurance services across various sectors. Their main offerings include insurance for bicycles, electronic devices, pets, sports equipment, travel, and personal liability, all managed digitally for ease of use. Hepster primarily caters to individual consumers seeking situational lifestyle insurance and businesses looking for corporate insurance solutions. It was founded in 2016 and is based in Rostock, Germany.
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Hepster's Products & Differentiators
API
The insurance product can be seamlessly integrated into existing B2B customer journeys. The API endpoints are flexible and modular.
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Research containing Hepster
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CB Insights Intelligence Analysts have mentioned Hepster in 1 CB Insights research brief, most recently on Sep 7, 2022.
Expert Collections containing Hepster
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Hepster is included in 2 Expert Collections, including Insurtech.
Insurtech
4,363 items
Companies and startups that use technology to improve core and ancillary insurance operations. Companies in this collection are creating new product architectures, improving underwriting models, accelerating claims and creating a better customer experience
Fintech
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Latest Hepster News
May 7, 2024
BAUR, one of the largest online retailers in Germany, is partnering with embedded insurance startup Hepster. As part of the partnership, BAUR will introduce a variety of coverages to its shoppers at the point of sale including smartphone insurance, sports equipment insurance, bicycle insurance and e-bike insurance. Founded in 2016, Hepster raised ~$34 million in funding and it claims to have worked with over 2,500 partners. “We are very pleased about the collaboration with BAUR. This partnership reflects the commitment of both sides to continually expand their service in order to be able to respond to customers’ needs. The potential of insurance as a value-added service is also made clear by the even more attractive shopping experience.” – Hanna Bachmann, CRO and co-founder of Hepster. “For us at BAUR, customer satisfaction is our focus at all times. We therefore see the recommendation of hepster insurance within the entire purchasing experience as a valuable addition to our service offering.” – Nicole Mielich-Lange, Manager Assortment & Sales – Retail Media, BAUR. Share this
Hepster Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When was Hepster founded?
Hepster was founded in 2016.
Where is Hepster's headquarters?
Hepster's headquarters is located at Am Kreuzgraben 1a, Rostock.
What is Hepster's latest funding round?
Hepster's latest funding round is Series B.
How much did Hepster raise?
Hepster raised a total of $32.2M.
Who are the investors of Hepster?
Investors of Hepster include Element Ventures, Seventure Partners, Mittelständische Beteiligungsgesellschaft Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Claret Capital Partners, InsurTech NY and 6 more.
Who are Hepster's competitors?
Competitors of Hepster include Korint and 7 more.
What products does Hepster offer?
Hepster's products include API and 4 more.
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