Germany’s first digital insurance manager GetSafe secures backing from additional prominent investors
Berlin, 23 October 2015: With its digital insurance manager, GetSafe has established itself as a pioneer and market leader in Germany since 2013. The GetSafe app provides a simple and transparent interface to manage all personal insurances in one place.
After the investment of Rocket Internet and the founders of Check24 in early 2015, the company has now been able to secure the backing of other well-known investors within a few months and announces a high single-digit million euro investment today.
"With the support of such a reputable international investor consortium, we are able to build on the recent success of GetSafe and initiate a true paradigm shift in the insurance industry," says Christian Wiens, CEO and co-founder of GetSafe.
The high-profile investors participating in this financing round are: b-to-v, CommerzVentures, the corporate venture fund of Commerzbank, Acton Capital Partners (all lead investors), Capnamic Ventures, Iris Capital and Partech Ventures as well as existing investors Rocket Internet and HW Capital, who are also investing in the company once again.
"Through the successful combination of domain expertise and tech know-how, Christian Wiens and his team have shown so far unthinkable possibilities in the insurance industry. With their deep understanding of today's insurance customers needs they managed to launch a compelling product with impressive traction. We are looking forward to growing GetSafe into a large and innovative service company together with this strong investor consortium” "says Dr. Jochen Gutbrod, Executive Chairman of b-to-v.
"With an excellent product, GetSafe has woken up the industry in a very short time. We are delighted to support the company during its rapid growth and to accelerate its expansion through our investment" says Patrick Meisberger, Managing Director of CommerzVentures.
About GetSafe:
GetSafe is on a fast growth track and plans to further expand its market-leading position. In addition to maintaining and strengthening its pioneering position in Germany, the company will continue to strongly invest in their technology and increase its already high service quality. The expansion into other international markets is planned for 2016. About GetSafe:
GetSafe is the digital insurance manager for the smartphone. The GetSafe app provides a simple and transparent interface to manage all personal insurances in one place.
Beyond the app, GetSafe works as a fully digitalised insurance broker. The GetSafe technology automatically gathers information about your current policies directly from the insurance companies. It then creates an overview of all contracts, rates and also identifies savings potentials. With service features such as one-click damage claiming and a team of insurance experts available 24/7, GetSafe offers an unrivalled customer experience. Currently the GetSafe portfolio includes more than 130 insurance carriers. The app is available for iOS and Android users in Germany.
GetSafe was founded in 2013 by Christian Wiens and Marius Blaesing. The company cooperates with more than 130 insurance companies and has already gained several thousand customers.
