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With investments totalling <\/i> US$147 million, bolttech closes Series C with t<\/i> he addition of new investors<\/i> <\/p>\n

SINGAPORE<\/span>, June 4, 2025<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — bolttech<\/a>, the fast-growing global insurtech, today announced the addition of Sumitomo Corporation, one of Japan’s largest trading houses, and Iberis Capital, a leading private equity and venture capital manager in Portugal, as strategic investors. Their participation marks the successful close of bolttech’s Series C funding round, with shares acquired by Series C investors in the amount of US$147 million, reflecting a company valuation of US$2.1 billion. <\/p>\n

In addition to Sumitomo Corporation becoming a strategic investor, the company has entered a joint venture with bolttech to deliver embedded insurance programmes and complementary end-to-end services for partners in Asia.<\/p>\n

Sumitomo Corporation and Iberis Capital join Dragon Fund, Baillie Gifford, Generali’s Lion River, and other investors in bolttech’s Series C funding round closing. This investment will enable the company to enhance its platform’s capabilities and accelerate its global growth strategy, to make insurance more personalised, accessible, affordable, and convenient for customers.<\/p>\n

Shinichi Kato, Group CEO of Media & Digital Group, Sumitomo Corporation<\/b>, said, “We are thrilled to join forces with bolttech \u2013 both as a strategic investor and through our joint venture. We are confident that this partnership will enable us to work closely with the bolttech team to drive growth and innovation across the Asia region.”<\/p>\n

Lu\u00eds Quaresma, Partner, Iberis Capital<\/b>, said, “bolttech has emerged as a leading embedded insurtech player spanning a global footprint in a short amount of time. We are impressed by its tech capabilities, strategic vision for the future of insurance and its highly talented management team. We look forward to contributing to its next phase of growth, supporting the continued advancement of its unique solution.” <\/p>\n

Rob Schimek<\/b>, Group Chief Executive Officer, bolttech,<\/b> said, “We are delighted to welcome our newest strategic investors Sumitomo Corporation and Iberis Capital as we successfully close our Series C. This investment is a strong endorsement of our unique business proposition, reinforcing our commitment to enabling a better insurance experience for customers worldwide. We are excited to continue our journey to build the future of insurance, working towards our vision of connecting people with more ways to protect the things they value.”<\/p>\n

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