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Wakam is a digital-first insurance company that creates white-label, tailor-made and embedded insurance solutions for its distributor partners and clients via its high-tech Play & Plug platform. With a foothold in 13 European countries and turnover on current year of €417M in 2020, Wakam is one of the top 20 P&C insurers in France. In 2020, the company was included on the Financial Times “Europe’s Fastest Growing Companies” list, topping all insurers. Strongly committed to its social engagements, Wakam became a Mission-driven company in March 2021.
Overview
Location
France, Ile-de-France
Employees
201-500
Phone
+39 348 072 1899
Founded date
1829
Mentions in press and media 8
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| Apr 17, 2025 | Marshmallow's Sweet Expansion: A $90 Million Leap into New Financial Horizons | Marshmallow, a London-based insurance intermediary, has just taken a giant leap forward. The company raised $90 million, pushing its valuation past the $2 billion mark. This funding is not just a number; it’s a ticket to new territories. Ma... |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Marshmallow raises $90 million | UK-based insurance intermediary Marshmallow Marshmallow Founded: 2016 Headquarters: London, England, United Kingdom Total Funding: $134.82M See full company profile "> has raised $90 million at a valuation of over $2 billion, accord... |
| Sep 6, 2024 | Insurtech Korint raises €5M | 18 months after its first funding round and the launch of its offering, Insurtech startup Korint has raised €5M led by Ventech, with continuing support from 360 Capital. This second round brings the total amount of funding to €7M. The first... |
| Jun 10, 2024 | Insurtech Continuity Secures €10M for AI-Powered Risk Detection | Continuity, a Paris-based insurtech company, has successfully raised €10M in Series A funding to further develop its AI-powered risk detection platform. Led by 115K and supported by Elaia and Bpifrance, this funding will propel Continuity's... |
| Jun 10, 2024 | Insurtech Continuity raises €10M for ML-powered risk detection | Continuity, a software provider that provides risk intelligence for professional and commercial P&C insurers, has raised a €10M Series A round. Led by 115K and supported by historical investors Elaia and Bpifrance through their Digital ... |
| Oct 26, 2022 | Evy wants to offer product protection insurance everywhere | Meet Evy, a French startup that is working on extended warranties and product protection insurance. The company raised a $6.5 million seed round (€6.5 million) from Sequoia, La Famiglia VC, Global Founders Capital and several business angel... |
| Mar 24, 2021 | French Insurance Company, Wakam Becomes Corporate Baker on Tezos Blockchain | The oldest independent insurance company in France, Wakam, has officially become a corporate baker under the Tezos ecosystem, according to an announcement today. Joining over 400 bakers around the world who participate daily in securing the... |
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FAQ about Wakam
When was Wakam founded?
Wakam was founded in 1829.
What has the press written about Wakam?
Parsers VC has collected 8 articles mentioning Wakam, among them “Marshmallow's Sweet Expansion: A $90 Million Leap into New Financial Horizons” (Apr 17, 2025) and “Marshmallow raises $90 million” (Apr 15, 2025).
Is Wakam still active?
Yes, Wakam is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Jul 24, 2025.