Case Study: OtoImmune
Case Study Securing the transition from R&D to patient onboarding About Otolmmune is a Cambridge-based precision immunology company and the creator of mOl Health, a regulated, MHRA-registered Class 1 Software as a Medical Device over web and app. mOl Health gives people living with autoimmune and immune-mediated conditions access to advanced immune health testing, longitudinal […]
Insurance for Fintechs
From digital banks to payment platforms to wealth-management apps, the fintech sector is still growing exponentially. But here’s the thing: while fintech is booming, many startups are still navigating without the right insurance — leaving themselves dangerously exposed. Why? Because traditional insurance for banks isn’t built for the tech-driven risks fintech faces. And tech-sector insurance often […]
Cancellation Insurance
Does the thought of a live event cancellation or the non-appearance of a key performer bring out a cold sweat? With the increasingly unpredictable weather, terrorist threats and travel disruption, arts and entertainment organisations are shoring themselves up with cancellation insurance to protect their bottom line. What is Cancellation Insurance? Cancellation insurance replaces lost revenue […]
The Deeptech Revolution and Risk: why founders need dialogue with insurers
Aguila Co-Founder Luke Chesworth explores the implications of the deep tech revolution for risk, insurance and the UK’s “technological sovereignty”. For decades, the “tech” in “UK tech” largely referred to software, fintech apps, and SaaS. But a tectonic shift is occurring. The spotlight has moved from the application layer down to the metal. Compute, the raw physical […]
Expanding your startup to the US: Why insurance matters so much
Expanding your startup to the US is one of the most exciting milestones in a founder’s journey. You’re stepping into a huge market, tapping into new investor networks and scaling your reach globally. But while the potential is huge, so are the risks. Insurance is one of those often-overlooked details that can make or break […]
Case Study: 7Learnings
Case Study Supporting US expansion in predictive pricing software About Headquartered in Germany, 7Learnings develops predictive pricing software to help B2C retailers increase revenue and profitability. Following a €10m+ Series B raise, the business was preparing to launch operations in the United States. Before hiring staff, leasing office space, and onboarding US customers, the founders […]
Insurance Essentials for Startups Post Raise
Insurance essentials for start-ups post raise Congrats on closing your funding round! No doubt it took a lot of hard work, resilience and sleepless nights to get here. With the money safely in your bank account you now have the resources to grow and build the business you always envisioned – time to expand the […]
Who’s Backing the Next Generation of University Startups?
The most active university-affiliated investors in the UK spin-out landscape In the UK, investment into spin-outs has grown 240% over the past decade, reaching a record high of $3.35bn in 2024. Spin-out companies are start-ups which commercialise intellectual property (IP) generated through a university’s research. A combination of innovation culture, entrepreneurial talent, early stage capital […]
Essential Covers for Life Science
Founding a life science company can be intense, as you take discoveries out of the lab and into the real world. As you build your team, secure funding, and prepare for trials or product development, insurance becomes an important tool to protect what you’re creating. Be under no illusions, insurance in life science is no […]