Group 1001
Overview
Group 1001 is an insurance collective and financial services holding company that manages a diverse portfolio of insurance, annuity, and investment products while actively deploying capital as an investor in strategic partnerships and corporate debt.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kin | Oct 2022 | Debt | Co-investor |
| Lendbuzz | Oct 2023 | Debt | Lead |
| kurv | Aug 2024 | Buyout/LBO | Co-investor |
| Wisetack | Sep 2025 | Debt | Lead |
| Coterie Insurance | Oct 2021 | Series B | Co-investor |
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Key People
Justin Ostroff
Executive Vice President, Co-Head Of Innovations, Senior Managing Director, Investments And Strategic Projects
Chang Ge
Managing Director - Investment Management
Elston He
Managing Director, Investments
Evan Tepper
Managing Director
Michael Gerold
Managing Director, Investments
Peter Guetig
Managing Director - Private Credit Investments
Ryan O'Shea
Managing Director
Steven van der Voort
Managing Director - Structured Credit CRE
T.J. Flanagan
Managing Director
Josh Billman
Business Solutions Partner
Kristie Naglich
IT Business Solutions Partner
Rob Stanfield
Business Solutions Partner
Barbara Brinson
IT Business Solutions Partner, Director
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Group 1001 based?
Group 1001 is headquartered in Zionsville, Indiana, United States.
When was Group 1001 founded?
Group 1001 was founded in 2013.
How many portfolio companies does Group 1001 have?
Group 1001 has 8 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Group 1001's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Kin, Lendbuzz, kurv, Wisetack, Coterie Insurance.
What was Group 1001's most recent investment shown here?
Group 1001's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Wisetack in 2025.
What sectors does Group 1001 focus on?
Group 1001 focuses on FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, FinTech, Enterprise Software, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Real Estate & PropTech.
What company stages does Group 1001 focus on?
Group 1001 typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is Group 1001's AUM?
Group 1001's assets under management are estimated between $76.4B and $86.1B.