Segura, a Brazil-based insurtech startup that provides an AI-powered platform designed specifically for insurance brokers and agencies, has raised $8 million in Seed funding.
Investors
The round was co-led by Andreessen Horowitz and Kaszek, with participation from Big Bets and several angel investors, including Assaf Wand.
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is a venture capital firm that backs bold entrepreneurs shaping the future through technology. Founded in 2009, the firm manages multiple funds across stages, sectors, and geographies, with over $46 billion in committed capital. a16z invests in seed- to growth-stage companies across AI, bio + healthcare, consumer, crypto, enterprise, fintech, gaming, infrastructure, and companies building toward American dynamism.
Kaszek Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on investing in high-growth technology startups across Latin America. Founded in 2011, the firm leverages deep operational experience to support entrepreneurs building scalable, regionally impactful businesses. Kaszek invests across stages, from Seed to growth, with a strong emphasis on sectors such as fintech, e-commerce, and digital platforms.
Segura Use of Funds
The company will use the funding to expand its engineering team, deepen integrations with insurance carriers, and grow its network of brokers and insurers across Latin America.
About Segura
Founded in 2024 by Luis Alberto “Bebeto” Nogueira, Lucca Buffara, and Pedro Nobrega, Segura provides an operating layer that connects insurers and brokers across Latin America. Its platform centralizes key insurance workflows, such as quote structuring, policy management, renewals, submissions, and billing, across multiple carriers. At its core is Helena, an AI-powered assistant that helps brokers interpret policy data, guide renewals, compare insurance products, and access regulatory and carrier information. Designed for a broker-centric ecosystem, Segura integrates directly with WhatsApp, enabling brokers to manage customer interactions within their existing communication channels.
Funding Details
Company: Segura Desenvolvimento Ltda.
Raised: $8.0M
Round: Seed
Funding Date: April 2026
Lead Investors: Andreessen Horowitz, Kaszek
Additional Investors: Big Bets, Assaf Wand, Marcelo Blay, Fersen Lambranho, Anderson Thees, Almeida Braga family
Company Website: https://www.segura.ai/
Software Category: Insurtech / Insurance Distribution Infrastructure
Source: https://techfundingnews.com/andreessen-horowitz-co-leads-seguras-8m-round-to-use-whatsapp-for-insurance-distribution/