Centana Growth Partners Acquires Majority Stake in First Connect Insurance Services
November 11, 2024
Centana Growth Partners led an initial investment exceeding $60 million to acquire a majority stake in insurtech platform First Connect Insurance Services (formerly an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Hippo Holdings Inc.). Participating investors include Pruven Capital, Cota Capital, and Cross Creek; the funding will be used to accelerate product development, expand market penetration, and scale the platform serving independent insurance agents.
- Buyers
- Centana Growth Partners, Pruven Capital, Cota Capital, Cross Creek
- Targets
- First Connect Insurance Services
- Sellers
- Hippo Holdings Inc.
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- California, United States
- Transaction Type
- Growth capital
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