QBE Ventures

Investor type

VC / CVC

Founded

1886

AUM

-

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A Series B

Region of investment

North America Europe Asia Australia and others
Investor profile last updated: 18 August, 2026

Profile

QBE Ventures acts as the venture investment and development arm of QBE, a global insurance company. Based on leveraging QBE's market strength and expertise, the firm invests in early-stage technology companies that have the potential to reshape the insurance industry. The firm is led by a team of seasoned professionals with a global presence, including James Orchard as the CEO. They pride themselves on their ability to integrate emerging technologies into existing insurance models to create new value propositions.

QBE Ventures focuses on the insurance sector, specifically targeting areas such as resilience, data and AI, supporting QBE’s growth strategy. The company usually writes checks ranging from $2 million to $5 million and targets early to mid-stage companies worldwide. Though not explicitly mentioned, it can be inferred that their total AUM is substantial, given their global investment reach and backing by QBE Group.

Notable investments have not been specifically outlined, however, the firm's strategy of integrating advanced technological solutions into the insurance ecosystem suggests investments might include companies developing AI solutions, fintech innovations, and data analytics technologies.

Industry

HealthTech AI Software Fintech Consumer Services (B2C) Business Services (B2B)

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James Orchard Chief Executive Officer
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Daniel Wypler Partner - Global Head of Investments
Partner - Global Head of Investments
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FAQs about QBE Ventures

QBE Ventures is a venture capital firm that also operates as a corporate VC (CVC). It backs companies at Seed, Series A and Series B, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
QBE Ventures is located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
QBE Ventures was founded in 1886.
QBE Ventures invests in companies and startups in HealthTech, AI, Software, Fintech, Consumer Services (B2C), Business Services (B2B).
QBE Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and others.
QBE Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A, Series B.
QBE Ventures usually invests $1-5 m on average.
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