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Crypto Insurer Meanwhile Secures $40M Series A, Valuation Hits $190M

The Bitcoin-centric life insurance startup plans global expansion and regulatory compliance with its latest funding round led by Framework Ventures and Fulgur Ventures.

Meanwhile allows crypto holders to invest their Bitcoin in a life insurance policy.
Meanwhile co-founder and CEO Zachary Townsend on CoinDesk TV (CoinDesk)

Overview

  • Meanwhile raised $40 million in a Series A funding round, nearly doubling its valuation to $190 million.
  • The round was led by Framework Ventures and Fulgur Ventures, with participation from Wences Casares, founder of crypto bank Xapo.
  • The company offers life insurance policies transacted entirely in Bitcoin, with premiums and payouts conducted in the cryptocurrency.
  • Revenue is generated by lending clients’ Bitcoin to financial institutions, targeting a 3% return to fund payouts and operations.
  • Meanwhile plans to use the funds to expand globally and ensure compliance with evolving regulatory standards.