Beams Fintech Fund Leads $70M Round in InsuranceDekho, Strengthening Its Commitment to India's Insurtech Space

BusinessWire India
New Delhi [India], March 5: Beams Fintech Fund, a leading growth-stage private equity fund focused on the Fintech and Financial Services sector, has announced a follow-on investment in its portfolio company, InsuranceDekho, as part of a $70 million funding round. The round was co-led by Beams Fintech Fund, Japan's Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) and insurer BNP Paribas Cardif through its insurtech fund managed by European investment major Eurazeo.

Founded in 2017 by Ankit Agrawal, InsuranceDekho has emerged as India's leading insurtech platform, revolutionizing the insurance distribution landscape. With a mission to democratize insurance accessibility, the company has leveraged AI-driven technologies to simplify the buying, selling, and claims process for millions of Indians. To date, InsuranceDekho has served over 10.2 million customers nationwide, with 21 new policies issued every minute on its platform.

Headquartered in Gurugram, India, InsuranceDekho has achieved a footprint across 99% of the country's pin codes, supported by a network of 220 K partners offering 720+ insurance products across categories such as Motor, Health, Life, and Corporate Business. The platform partners with 49 insurance companies, making it one of the most extensive insurance marketplaces in India.

Sagar Agarvwal, Founder & Partner at Beams Fintech Fund, commented on the investment:

"We have been strong believers of InsuranceDekho's vision since our initial investment. Their phenomenal growth, robust distribution network, and relentless focus on technology-driven accessibility make them a clear industry force. We have strong conviction in Ankit and the entire InsuranceDekho management team. Their expertise, speed and execution capabilities continue to propel the company forward. This follow-on investment reaffirms our belief in their potential to scale further and redefine insurance distribution landscape in India."
Ankit Agrawal, Founder & CEO of InsuranceDekho, added:
"We are delighted to have Beams Fintech Fund, Eurazeo, and MUFG double down on their support. This capital will enable us to expand our reach, enhance our tech-driven offerings, and solidify our position as India's go-to insurance platform. With our continued focus on digital transformation and customer-centric solutions, we are well-positioned to drive the next wave of insurance adoption in India."

Beams Expands Its Investment Footprint
This marks second investment for Beams Fintech Fund in 2025, following a INR 200 crores investment in a pre-IPO opportunity in one of the largest unlisted NBFC company in India specializing in used commercial vehicle finance across India, which is set to go public in June 2025. Beams is also in advanced stages of finalizing its third investment for the year in a leading MSME micro-LAP player, further expanding its footprint in India's high-growth financial services landscape.
With these investments, Beams has already deployed over Rs. 300 crore since the start of 2025, reinforcing its commitment to backing category leaders driving financial inclusion and innovation in India.
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