MS&AD Ventures

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Investor type

VC / CVC

Founded

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AUM

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Location

Menlo Park, California, United States

Investment Ticket

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Investment Stage

Series A Seed Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America
Investor profile last updated: 18 August, 2026

Profile

MS&AD Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Japan, focusing on investments in the insurtech and fintech sectors. The firm is led by CEO and Managing Partner Jon Soberg, with a team that includes partners like Mark Yanagisawa and Chris Murphy. MS&AD Ventures is known for its quick decision-making process, often finalizing investment decisions within two weeks.

The firm invests in a variety of sectors including AI and analytics, digital health, and insurtech. They typically focus on early to late-stage investments, with a global reach. MS&AD Ventures has a diverse portfolio, including companies like Accelerant, Agio Ratings, and Assured Allies, which reflect their commitment to innovation in the insurance and technology industries.

Notable investments by MS&AD Ventures include Accelerant - an insurtech company, Agio Ratings - specializing in AI and analytics, AHOY! - focusing on insurtech and fintech, and Assured Allies - a digital health company. These investments highlight the firm's strategic focus on leveraging technology to advance the insurance sector.

Industry

InsurTech HealthTech PropTech / ConTech Fintech Healthcare Services Transportation AI Cybersecurity ClimateTech

MS&AD Ventures Funds

Name Type
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Venture Capital (VC)
Corporate VC (CVC)
AI
Transportation
Healthcare Services
Fintech
PropTech / ConTech
HealthTech
InsurTech
Seed
Series A
North America
$1-5 m
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January 2024

Contacts

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Jon Soberg CEO and Managing Partner
CEO and Managing Partner
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LinkedIn
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Mark Yanagisawa Partner
Partner
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LinkedIn
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FAQs about MS&AD Ventures

MS&AD Ventures is a venture capital firm that also operates as a corporate VC (CVC). It backs companies at Series A, Seed and Late Stage (Series C+).
MS&AD Ventures is located in Menlo Park, California, United States.
MS&AD Ventures was founded in .
MS&AD Ventures invests in companies and startups in InsurTech, HealthTech, PropTech / ConTech, Fintech, Healthcare Services, Transportation, AI, Cybersecurity, ClimateTech.
MS&AD Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America.
MS&AD Ventures invests in companies and startups at Series A, Seed, Late Stage (Series C+).
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