# Cowbell: Insurance, Pleasanton, United States

> Cowbell: Cowbell is a technology-driven insurance company founded in 2019, specializing in adaptive, AI-powered cyber insurance and preventive cybersecurity...

Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/cowbell (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# Cowbell

Cowbell is a technology-driven insurance company founded in 2019, specializing in adaptive, AI-powered cyber insurance and preventive cybersecurity services for small and medium-si

Funding reported Last round: Series C

Insurance Pleasanton, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2019 7 years old
- **Team:** 400 201 to 1,000 people
- **Funding reported:** $208M in dollars
- **Last round:** Series C Jul 2024

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

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## About Cowbell

Cowbell is a technology-driven insurance company founded in 2019, specializing in adaptive, AI-powered cyber insurance and preventive cybersecurity services for small and medium-si

zed enterprises (SMEs) with revenues up to $1 billion. Headquartered in Pleasanton, California, Cowbell operates globally with a workforce of around 160 employees across the US, UK, Canada, India, and Australia. The company offers standalone cyber insurance with coverage limits up to $5 million, and up to $15 million through its agency arm. Cowbell's unique approach includes continuous underwriting, allowing coverage to evolve with the customer's risk profile. Their platform provides rapid policy issuance, preventive cybersecurity services, and risk management tools to help SMEs mitigate cyber threats. Cowbell serves nearly 30,000 commercial customers, focusing on delivering understandable protection that enhances business operations.

## What company datasets say Cowbell raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$208M** in dollars

Rounds **5**

Last round **Series C**

Last round size **$60M**

Last round date **Jul 2024**

Investors listed **16**

## Founders and team

From Cowbell's own website: 3 founders, 15 on the team.

**Jack Kudale** Founder, CEO & Chairman

**Rajeev Gupta** Co-founder & Chief Product Officer

**Trent Cooksley** Co-founder & Chief Operating Officer

- **John Botros** Chief Financial Officer
- **Joshua Chan** Chief Technology Officer
- **Simon Hughes** Chief Commercial Officer
- **Anthony Wall** Head of Underwriting AUS
- **Catherine Aleppo** Head of Distribution, UK and Australia
- **Claud Bilbao** VP, Underwriting & Distribution UK & Australia
- **Jessica Klipphahn** Head of North America Mid-Market
- **Jonathan Gray** Head of Sales
- **Mamta Birla** SVP, Head of Global Claims
- **Mary-Jo Smith** Head of Employee Success
- **Rahul Hatkar** VP, GM, Global Capabilities Center
- **Thomas Pytel** VP, Head of Marketing
- **Eric Biderman** General Counsel
- **Joe Hoosech** Principal DFIR
- **Kirsten Maley** Director Claims, UK and Australia

## On 6 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

- [Nyca Partners](https://millionrounds.com/fund/nyca-partners)
- [Prosperity7 Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/prosperity7-ventures)
- [Tri-Valley Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/tri-valley-ventures)
- [Avanta Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/avanta-ventures)
- [PruVen Capital](https://millionrounds.com/fund/pruven-capital)
- [ManchesterStory Group](https://millionrounds.com/fund/manchesterstory-group)

Each firm lists Cowbell on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

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- **Sector:** Insurance
- **Industry code:** NAICS 52421, 524126, 541512, SIC 6331, 7379
- **Region:** California
- **Revenue:** $55M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/cowbell)

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