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Key people at Pelican Ventures.
Pelican Ventures was founded in 2019 by Jim Stanard (Co-Founder).
Pelican Ventures operates as a specialized private investment firm, providing capital to start-up and early-stage ventures within the insurance sector. The firm identifies and supports disruptive concepts, leveraging its executive team's deep industry experience. It offers financial backing and strategic operational guidance, fostering portfolio company growth.
Established in 2019, Pelican Ventures was founded by seasoned insurance executives Allan Cohen, Bob Deutsch, and John Lummis. Their extensive experience in building successful franchises provided the insight that specialized capital and active partnership were crucial for emerging businesses poised to innovate within the evolving insurance landscape.
Innovative insurance start-ups, led by visionary entrepreneurs, utilize the firm's services. Pelican Ventures cultivates and expands these businesses, driving long-term value through active collaboration. Its vision is to be a catalyst for impactful enterprises that redefine insurance models.
Pelican Ventures was founded in 2019 by Jim Stanard (Co-Founder).
Pelican Ventures has 4 tracked investments across 3 companies. The latest tracked deal is $190.0M Other Equity in Blackpoint Cyber in June 2023.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2023 | Blackpoint Cyber | $190.0M Other Equity | Dewey Awad | Accel, Adelphi Capital Partners, Telcom Ventures, WP Global Partners |
| Jun 1, 2023 | Blackpoint Cyber | $190.0M Series C | Bain Capital Tech Opportunities | Andreessen Horowitz, Bain Capital, Craft Ventures, Khosla Ventures, SciFi VC, Marc Benioff, Michael Birch, Accel, Adelphi Capital Partners, Telcom Ventures, WP Global Partners |
| Nov 1, 2021 | Get Covered | $7.0M Series A | RET Ventures | Crocker Mountain, David Greenberg |
| Jan 11, 2021 | BioAesthetics | $5.0M Series A | Maneesha Ghiya | Arizona Tech Investors, PO Bronson, EMI Gonzalez, Kristopher Khalil, No/la Angel Network, Sandra Coufal, The Launch Place |
Key people at Pelican Ventures.