Bespoke coverages for tech investors.
Vouch can help protect your firm, your GPs, and your LPs from risks unique to VC through policies like Venture Capital Asset Protection.
Protection against risks unique to Venture Capitalists.
LP risks
- Misappropriation of funds
- Cap table mismanagement
- Misstatement of fund performance
Portfolio risks
- Underinsured PortCos
- Board member decisions
- Missed diligence
- Consultation outcome liabilities
- IP infringement
- PortCo bankruptcy
Cyber risks
- Sensitive IP and PII
- Phishing, social engineering, ransomware
- Funds and transfer fraud
Employee risks
- High and variable compensation
- Limited HR Resources
WHAT COVERAGES DO I NEED?
Coverages for Venture Capital Firms
VCAP INSURANCE ESSENTIALS
Protection for the firm and the personal assets of founders, executives, and board members.
Protection for when a mistake in your service causes a financial loss to a portfolio company or limited partner.
Protection for your GPs when they sit on the boards of portfolio companies.
ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDED COVERAGES
Foundational protection for the basic risks of running a VC firm.
Protection from actual and frivolous allegations of wrongdoing by and between managers and employees.
Protection for the cost of data breaches caused by mistakes, hacking and social engineering.
Coverage for employee theft and issues with transfer of funds.
LEARN MORE ABOUT VCAP
Frequently Asked Questions
The industry rule of thumb is $1,000,000 in coverage for every $100M in AUM. We recommend talking to our Insurance Advisors to discuss your firms specific exposure.
It takes into consideration a mix of investment focus, LP base, AUM, and firm structure, among other factors.
Connect with our team by submitting the questionnaire above, and one of our licensed Advisors will be in touch right away. We’ll work with you to get you the best coverage possible for your firm.
Yes, we offer proprietary coverages that are specially designed for startups. To learn more about how Vouch can help insure your portfolio companies, contact us at advisors@vouch.us.
MEET YOUR VENTURE INSURANCE TEAM
Ally Schneider
East Coast Venture Capital Partnerships
Ally manages East Coast Venture Capital partnerships. She works with Vouch's Speciality team to help secure insurance coverages for new and emerging VC & PE partners. Ally's main role is to support the portfolio companies business insurance needs with education content and connecting them with relevant partners as they scale.
Kevin Watt
Lead Broker, Vouch Specialty
Kevin is a Lead Broker at Vouch Specialty. He works with the Venture Capital Partnerships team, helping VC & PE firms secure insurance coverages to meet their unique needs and mitigate potential liability. Kevin’s responsibilities include evaluating VC & PE firms’ risks and negotiating with insurance carriers to ensure clients receive the best available terms & conditions and pricing. Kevin has 10 years of experience in the insurance industry with a heavy focus on placing management liability insurance.