QBE Ventures
Overview
QBE Ventures is the venture investment and development arm of QBE Insurance Group . It invests in start-ups, venture funds, and early-stage technology companies that are capable of reshaping the insurance industry . QBE Ventures takes a multi-pronged corporate venture capital approach, investing in and building alongside early-stage technology companies . The objective is to create long-term, strategic partnerships that add value to both organizations, as well as broker partners and customers .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snorkel AI | May 2025 | Series D | Co-investor |
| Hyperscience | Jan 2019 | Series B | - |
| Reserv | May 2026 | Series C | Co-investor |
| The Demex Group | Dec 2021 | Series A | Lead |
| iluminr | Oct 2022 | Series A | Lead |
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Key People
Sally Bruce
Non Executive Director (AusPac) - effective September 2026, Chair of Risk & Capital Committee (Auspac) - effective September 2026
Anita Parker
WHS Partner
ANZIIF Associate Member Felicity Ford - PGDBUS
Partner Manager
Cynthia S.
Training Partner
Daniel Langbein
Head Of Motor Channels CTP Partner Growth
Ellie Roberts
Talent Aquisition Partner
Gelina Cristobal
People Service Delivery Partner For Asia
Gilbert Hooi
Buisness Partner
Hannah Takapo
Partner Capability Officer
Jenna Black
Lead Transformation Partner
Jeremy Barton
Head Of Affinity Agency Partner Growth
Joel Thornton
Training Partner
Keleigh Gilsenan
Work Health Safety Partner
Kimberley Erasmus
Partner Manager
Kirsteen Smith
Talent Acquisition Partner
Kristy Luangrath
Partner Manager
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is QBE Ventures based?
QBE Ventures is headquartered in Australia.
When was QBE Ventures founded?
QBE Ventures was founded in 2018.
How many portfolio companies does QBE Ventures have?
QBE Ventures has 12 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in QBE Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Snorkel AI, Hyperscience, Reserv, The Demex Group, iluminr.
What was QBE Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
QBE Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Reserv in 2026.
What sectors does QBE Ventures focus on?
QBE Ventures focuses on FinTech, FinTech, Enterprise Software, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.
What company stages does QBE Ventures focus on?
QBE Ventures typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is QBE Ventures's AUM?
QBE Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $0.0 and $50.0M.