Robert brings startup and board experience from insurtech and financial ventures, including co-founding Insurtech Gateway and holding directorships at By Miles and The Lettings Hub. He currently serves as a non-executive director at BondAval and maintains advisory and observer roles across the sector.
Stephen co-founded Insurtech Gateway and holds roles at Brisk and Safechoice, following earlier positions at Cambridge Judge Business School and Salica Investments.
The pre-seed round was backed by EHE Ventures, Insurtech Gateway, and QVentures to fund product development and hiring.
"Marine weather errors cost the industry over £1.2 billion a year and that figure’s growing. A single bad forecast can halt operations, with each idle vessel costing £100K–£700K per day depending on asset class, project stage, and insurance liabilities. We’re solving that with precision forecasting that adapts to local conditions in real-time."
The pre-seed round was led by 42Cap with participation from Insurtech Gateway to accelerate product development.
"Novee is building the AI intelligence layer for underwriting, giving insurers the speed, clarity and control they need to assess complex risks with confidence. With support from 42Cap and Insurtech Gateway, and in close collaboration with leading insurers, we’re not just streamlining underwriting workflows but helping our customers unlock growth and write better business. This funding allows us to accelerate product development, expand across other classes of business and deepen our partnerships with leading insurers."
The funding round was led by Molten Ventures to support product development and international growth.
"We are thrilled to have the support of Molten Ventures and Lloyd's, two powerhouses in innovation and insurance, respectively. This investment will accelerate our ability to build sophisticated risk models for the renewable energy sector, empowering stakeholders to navigate the complex challenges of disaster risk with confidence."
The seed financing was co-led by Insurtech Gateway and Mustard Seed Maze to support product expansion and the rollout of a new digital care ally.
"We believe there is no single systemic challenge more pressing or fascinating to solve for than our ageing population. We are thrilled to have secured funding that allows us to continue building the tools families need to meet their obligations of care for loved ones without sacrificing their health. With the formal announcement of Jose Ribeiro as Chairman of Yurtle, this is truly a mission to give others what we wish our family had access to in its time of need"