Venture capital

Connective Capital, which debuted this month, has raised $35 million to back technology startups trying to detect, prevent or manage the spread of wildfires.

Pie Insurance Services Inc. raised $315 million in equity funding, even as many early stage investors pull back from financial-technology startups.

The Columbus, Ohio-based VC is bullish on the midwest being the next startup hub.

There were 27 rounds in the month.

Erie Strategic Ventures will primarily focus on early-stage North American-based companies.

Each startup receives $100,000 investment and works with gener8tor, Allianz Life and Securian Financial during the three-month program.

Industry experts weigh in on what to look out for as insurtech enters a new, more mature era.

There were 33 rounds in the month.

Drake Star Partners' Global Insurtech Industry Report 2022: Adoption of new technologies likely increased insurtech M&A.

Global funding to startups fell 23% in the the second quarter from the first, to $108.5 billion, according to a recent report from CB Insights.