COVU, a company in AI-native services for insurance agencies, completed $12.5 million in equity and debt financing, as part of the first tranche of its Series A funding round. This brings total funding to date to over $20 million.

The funding round attracted investment from Benhamou Global Ventures (BGV), ManchesterStory and Markd, with participation from existing and new investors. COVU intends to use the capital to fuel the expansion of its operations, drive further innovation on its platform and accelerate growth across certain markets.

COVU has the ability to unlock an additional $4 million in debt and equity financing upon reaching key milestones.

“We are committed to providing insurance agencies with AI-native solutions that enhance both efficiency and trust, and now we are thrilled to partner with investors who understand the disruptive potential of AI in transforming the insurance industry,” Ali Safavi, co-founder and CEO of COVU, said. “This funding enables us to double down on our investment in AI-native services and to help our agency partners scale, optimize their operations, and deliver the superior customer experiences their clients expect.”

“COVU is pioneering the future of insurance servicing by blending AI-driven insights with a human touch,” Eric Benhamou, managing partner at BGV, said. “COVU is a perfect example of BGV’s Enterprise 5.0 investment strategy. We believe their model is key to unlocking the next phase of growth in the industry, and we’re excited to support COVU as they lead this transformation.”

“Insurance is ripe for disruption, and COVU’s technology and approach are perfectly positioned to take advantage of this opportunity,” Matt Kinley, founding partner at ManchesterStory, said. “Their platform improves operational efficiency for insurers while dramatically enhancing the customer experience. We are proud to be part of their journey.”

“COVU’s innovative approach to combining AI with human intelligence is setting a new standard in insurance servicing,” Parker Beauchamp, founder of Markd, said. “We’re excited to be part of their Series A and look forward to seeing how they continue to redefine what’s possible in the industry.”