Best Internet First Insurance Platforms Companies in South Africa
The 45 best Internet First Insurance Platforms companies in South Africa in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Naked.
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Ranked: Best Internet First Insurance Platforms companies in South Africa
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Founder | Founded | Tech stack | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naked AI-driven app that provides usage-based car insurance | $32M | 19 mo ago | Series B | Alex Thomson Co-Founder | 2016 | SentryZendeskApple iCloud Mail+24 | 2 job openings |
| 2 | Pineapple App-based P&C insurance comparison platform for individuals | $27M | 33 mo ago | Series B | — | 2017 | TurbopackApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+36 | — |
| 3 | NuvaLaw Online dispute resolution platform | $3M | 33 mo ago | Seed | — | 2016 | — | 1 award |
| 4 | Ctrl Provider of a platform for comparing and managing insurance policy options | $2M | 61 mo ago | Seed | Pieter Venter Co-Founder | 2017 | — | — |
| 5 | Hepstar Online insurance distribution channel | $2M | 126 mo ago | Seed | — | 2013 | WordPressMySQLPHP+25 | — |
| 6 | CompariSure AI-based comparison platform for life insurance | $985K | 54 mo ago | Seed | Jonathan Elcock Founder | 2017 | WordPressMySQLPHP+17 | — |
| 7 | Affinity Health A range of health insurance products | $499K | 176 mo ago | Funding Raised | Murray Hewlett CEO | 2009 | WordPress Block EditorwpBakeryWordPress+38 | — |
| 8 | Fincheck Financial products comparison website | $288K | 83 mo ago | Seed | Christopher Ball Co-Founder | 2015 | Cart FunctionalityWooCommerceWordPress+23 | — |
| 9 | LeaseSurance Platform offering insurance solutions for rental real estate | $161K | 35 mo ago | Seed | Paul Schaefer Chief Executive Officer | 2020 | — | — |
Top 12 Internet First Insurance Platforms companies in South Africa
#1
Series B · Johannesburg, Gauteng · founded 2016 · 102 employees$31.8Mraised▾
AI-driven app that provides usage-based car insurance. It offers a chatbot for usage-based quotes and prices. It also offers roadside assistance services, claims approval, and more. Its app is available for iOS and Android platforms.
- Jan 2025Series B$38M
- Feb 2023Series B$17M
- Aug 2021Series A$11.1M
- Dec 2018Seed$2.2M
#2
Series B · Johannesburg, Gauteng · founded 2017 · 56 employees$27.2Mraised▾
App-based P&C insurance comparison platform for individuals. It offers quotes for home electronics equipment, bicycles, cameras, drones, furniture & appliances, phone, sports equipment, and more. It also offers claims assistance solutions. The app is available for Android and iOS platforms.
- Nov 2023Series B$21.3M
- Jul 2021Series A$5.4M
- Oct 2019Grant (prize money)$1.5M
- Dec 2018Seed$72.2K
#3
Seed · Cape Town, Western Cape · founded 2016 · 6 employees$3Mraised▾
Online dispute resolution platform. It streamlines the claims resolution between claimants, and insurers. The platform optimizes the legal workflows for claims resolution, and personal injury activities.
- Oct 2023Conventional Debt—
- Oct 2023Seed$3M
#4
Seed · Paarl, Western Cape · founded 2017 · 17 employees$2.3Mraised▾
Provider of a platform for comparing and managing insurance policy options. The platform enables users to obtain quotes from multiple insurers. It also allows users to manage their policies and initiate claims. Users can access support from qualified insurance advisors through the platform.
- Jul 2021Seed$2.3M
- Feb 2019Seed—
#5
Seed · Cape Town, Western Cape · founded 2017 · 14 employees$984.6Kraised▾
AI-based comparison platform for life insurance. It offers quotes for individuals and families. It offers data analysis and tracking solutions for users. Its insurance partners include Sanlam, Momentum, and Old Mutual.
- Jan 2022Seed$984.6K
- May 2020Seed—
- Aug 2019Seed—
#6
Seed · Johannesburg, Gauteng · founded 2020$161.4Kraised▾
Platform offering insurance solutions for rental real estate. It leverages insurance technology to replace security deposits with lease insurance in rental real estate, allowing tenants to pay a monthly deposit waiver fee along with their rent.
- Aug 2023Seed$161.4K
#7
Seed · Cape Town, Western Cape · founded 2013 · 21 employees$2Mraised▾
Hepstar offers online insurance distribution through various e-commerce platforms. Provides easy to use solutions which website owners can use to increase sales by promoting insurance policies. Insurance providers can reach out the e-commerce savvy population in an easy way. The company earns commissions on the products sold through the platform. They have operations across three continents - Africa, Europe and Asia.
- Feb 2016Seed$2M
#8
Funding Raised · Johannesburg, Gauteng · founded 2009$499.4Kraised▾
Affinity Health offers a range of health insurance products. Health insurance products include Day-to-Day plan, Hospital plan, Combined plan, Junior plan, and Senior plan. It provides cover for unlimited, managed GP visits, general Day-to-Day medication, Hospitalisation, booster options for chronic medication, ICU and accident cover.
- Nov 2011Grant (prize money)$499.4K
#9
Seed · Johannesburg, Gauteng · founded 2015$287.6Kraised▾
Fincheck is a financial comparisons website, offering a comparative view of the financial products like loans, savings & checking accounts, insurance, credit and debit cards etc. It is a free service for the customer and earns revenue through commission charges.
- Aug 2019Seed$287.6K
#10
Acquired · Centurion, Gauteng · founded 1985 · 1000 employees—raised▾
Provider of telematics solutions for fleet management and operational optimisation. The company delivers tools for real-time monitoring, performance analytics, and driver management. It offers solutions for fixed and mobile asset tracking, fuel monitoring, and video telematics. The company provides services to industries including transport, mining, agriculture, and government.
#11
Seed · Kingsburgh, KwaZulu Natal · founded 2020 · 44 employees—raised▾
Online insurance platform for individuals. It offers quotes for life insurance and funeral insurance. It also offers claims processing services. It offers individuals to fund children education, vehicle and more.
- Oct 2020Seed—
#12
Acquired · Cape Town, Western Cape · founded 2017 · 8 employees—raised▾
JaSure provides an app-based platform for on-demand P&C insurances. It features policies for bicycle, binoculars, golf clubs, and cameras. It offers coverage for accidental damage, loss, and theft. It enables users to file and monitor claim through the app. The app is available for Android and IOS platforms.
- Feb 2020Seed—
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