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Slingshot Raises $27M Seed for AI Embedded Insurance
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- →AI automation solves the unit economics problem for low-premium embedded insurance products.
- →The startup targets vertical SaaS companies seeking new revenue streams beyond subscriptions.
- →A hybrid model combining software distribution with carrier acquisition aims to streamline regulatory compliance.
Slingshot Insurance has emerged from stealth with $27 million in seed funding led by Rally Ventures and Skyward Group. The Minneapolis-based startup provides an AI-native platform that connects vertical SaaS companies with insurers to offer embedded coverage at checkout, such as flight or sports insurance. CEO Ethan Genteman, formerly of Palomar Holdings, states the company is pursuing a carrier acquisition to fully underwrite policies while currently operating as a technology provider charging a 5% fee. Vertical Insure serves as the initial design partner for this infrastructure.
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