Startup Owl, LLC, DBA InsurTech NY Unclaimed
New York, NY, United States
Connects carriers, brokers, startups, and investors to accelerate insurance industry innovation in the New York region.
InsurTech NY is a New York-based industry community that brings together carriers, brokers, startups, and investors to accelerate the digital transformation of the insurance industry. The organization hosts a series of educational and networking events each year, supports startup and corporate innovation through programs like InsurTech Match and MGA Lab, and maintains a broad ecosystem of resources, including news, an industry events calendar, and investor partnerships.
InsurTechNY’s mission is to bring together carriers, brokers, startups, and investors to help accelerate the digital transformation of the Insurance industry in the greater New York region.
What we offer
InsurTech Match
Connects startups with industry leaders for partnerships and investments.
www.insurtechny.com/insurtech-match-program/MGA Lab
Accelerate your MGA startup with mentorship and industry connections.
www.insurtechny.com/mga-lab/InsurTech Competition
Empowering InsurTech startups through competitive pitches and investor access.
www.insurtechny.com/competition/InsurTech Spring Conference
Connect with industry leaders at the premier InsurTech event focused on innovation and networking.
www.insurtechny.com/insurtech-spring-conference/Open Innovation for Carriers and Brokers
Empower carriers and brokers to achieve sustainable growth through structured open innovation.
www.insurtechny.com/carrier-broker/InsurTech Fund
Funds early-stage insurtech companies leveraging valuable industry connections for growth.
www.insurtechny.com/fund/Market segments
Market size by segment
Growth potential (CAGR)
Startup accelerators and incubators
Programs that validate early-stage ideas, provide mentorship, prototyping and curriculum, run demo days, and connect founders with investors and ecosystem partners.
Events and conferences
In-person industry events, networking, workshops and product pitch competitions that connect brands, buyers, distributors and investors.
Open innovation and partnership management
Support for designing and managing structured startup programs, pilots and ecosystem engagement to operationalize external collaboration and integration.
Early-stage venture capital and investor network
Capital and deal-flow services that provide seed funding, deal syndication, investor matching, pitch opportunities, and access to a global investor network for alumni startups.
MGA market access and scaling
Accelerator and partnership services focused on MGA-oriented startups to provide mentorship, industry access, training and pathways to carrier and broker distribution.
More information about our offering
InsurTech Match
InsurTech Match is a startup matchmaking program by InsurTech NY that connects insurtech founders with carriers, brokers, investors, mentors, and industry leaders. The program features concise pitches and structured one-to-one conversations to identify opportunities for pilots, partnerships, investments, or mentorship, culminating in Match Day events that bring together startups and industry participants.
- Gain Exposure at Match DayBy participating in Match Day, startups gain visibility in front of industry leaders, potential investors, and partners, maximizing their chances for collaboration and support.
- Facilitate Targeted ConnectionsThe program allows startups to strategically engage with relevant stakeholders, enhancing the potential for strategic partnerships and investments.
- Engage with Valuable MentorsStartups connect with experienced mentors and industry players who provide guidance, fostering growth and paving pathways to success.
- Showcase Solutions to InvestorsThrough demo day participation, startups can present their innovations and receive direct feedback from key investors, facilitating immediate connections.
- Structured Meeting OpportunitiesStartups participate in structured meetings designed to explore mutual interests and opportunities for collaboration, ensuring productive interactions.
MGA Lab
MGA Lab is an accelerator program for MGA-focused InsurTech startups within the InsurTech NY ecosystem, offering mentorship, access to industry connections and opportunities to engage with carriers, brokers and potential investors.
- Receive Expert MentorshipWork closely with seasoned professionals who can provide insights and advice tailored to your business challenges.
- Focus on MGA DevelopmentJoin a program specifically designed to foster the growth of managing general agents, addressing unique challenges and opportunities.
- Integrate With Established EcosystemGain access to a broad network of carriers and brokers, enhancing your business opportunities and collaborations.
- Get Ready for EngagementReceive targeted training to maximize the effectiveness of your mentorship experience.
- Adaptable Engagement ScheduleAccess mentorship at times that work best for you, allowing for a balance between program participation and business operations.
InsurTech Competition
InsurTech Competition is the largest insurtech competition on the East Coast, selecting top startups from 150+ applicants to pitch to investors, offering exposure and opportunities for partnerships, pilots and funding.
- Facilitate Top Startup SelectionEnsure only the most promising InsurTech startups are showcased to a panel of investors.
- Highlight Regional LeadershipThis event positions the East Coast as a premier hub for InsurTech innovation.
- Enhance Startup VisibilityStartups gain invaluable exposure to key industry investors and potential partners.
- Enable Focused Pitch OpportunitiesShowcase leading startups to investors in a high-stakes, focused environment.
- Incentivize CompetitionWinning startups gain financial support and resources to accelerate their growth.
InsurTech Spring Conference
InsurTech Spring Conference is an annual event that brings together carriers, brokers, startups, and investors. It features two content tracks—Property & Casualty and Life & Health—along with an active sponsorship program and industry speakers.
- Learn From ExpertsGain insights from top thought leaders across the industry, enhancing your knowledge of current trends and innovations.
- Tailored Learning ExperienceSelect sessions that meet your specific interests in both Property & Casualty and Life & Health insurance, maximizing the relevance of your conference experience.
- Network With PeersEngage with over 1,000 attendees, including key decision-makers and influencers, facilitating invaluable connections for future collaborations.
- Showcase InnovationsWitness top startups from a pool of over 150 applicants compete for the attention of investors, showcasing groundbreaking solutions.
- Boost Your BrandIncrease your organization's exposure through sponsorship options tailored to enhance your reach within the InsurTech community.
Open Innovation for Carriers and Brokers
Open Innovation for Carriers and Brokers delivers a structured open innovation process to drive real impact from innovation initiatives. It covers startup discovery, pilots and strategic investments, culture change, and partnership building across InsurTech NY’s ecosystem.
- Implement Structured InnovationAdopt proven methodologies to effectively engage with startups, enhancing innovation outcomes.
- Broaden Industry NetworkLeverage established connections within the InsurTech community to foster collaboration and shared insights.
- Launch Targeted PilotsTest and validate innovative solutions quickly through collaborations aimed at measurable outcomes.
- Enhance Stakeholder AlignmentFacilitate understanding and adoption of digital solutions across the organization, fostering an innovative culture.
- Identify Ideal PartnersUtilize extensive resources to discover the most suitable startup collaborations for strategic growth.
InsurTech Fund
InsurTech Fund is North America’s InsurTech-focused investment platform that funds early-stage insurtechs via convertible notes or equity, leveraging InsurTech NY’s deal sourcing and value-added programs to support portfolio companies.
- Leverage Ecosystem For ResourcesUtilizes a wide network of carriers, brokers, and industry experts to enhance investment opportunities.
- Integrate Various Insurtech SolutionsSupports innovation across multiple facets of the insurance sector.
- Promote Innovative SolutionsEncourages projects that tackle pressing challenges within the industry.
- Support Early-Stage CompaniesProvides essential funding to nascent startups, fostering innovation.
- Enhance Market PositionUtilizes connections for enhancing business strategies and opportunities.
References
Methodology and sourcing behind the figures shown above.
Startup accelerators and incubators
Primary estimate uses Coherent Market Insights' global business incubator figure (USD 28.03B in 2026, CAGR 8.1% to 2033) as representative for combined incubators and accelerators. BusinessResearchInsights reports a smaller incubator-only value (USD 7.15B in 2026, CAGR ~14% to 2035), indicating variation by scope and methodology. CRS data on accelerator-related investment growth (to $50B in 2018) supports continued growth potential for accelerator-linked activity.
- Global Business Incubator Market is estimated at USD 28.03 Billion in 2026; CAGR 8.1% (2026–2033).
- Global startup incubator market valued at approximately USD 7.15 Billion in 2026; CAGR around 14% (2026–2035).
- Accelerator-related investment grew from less than $5 billion in 2014 to $50 billion in 2018.
Events and conferences
Estimated as the conference-/conference-tourism component of the broader events industry. Zion Market Research explicitly values the global conference tourism market at ~USD 757.63B in 2024 with a projected 10.1% CAGR to 2034. Broader events reports (Market Research Future, CMI) report larger total events industry sizes (USD ~1.0–1.5T in 2024) and CAGRs in the 9–13% range, which validates Zion’s growth trajectory for conference-focused activity within the larger market.
- Global conference tourism market size was USD 757.63 Billion in 2024; forecast USD 1,801.11 Billion by 2034; CAGR 10.10%.
- Events Industry Market was estimated at 1505.53 Billion USD in 2024; CAGR (2025 - 2035) 11.8%.
- CMI: Events Industry size estimated at USD 1022.4 Billion in 2024; CAGR 13.5% (2024–2033).
Open innovation and partnership management
Estimate based on reported global innovation management market values (Fortune Business Insights, MarketsandMarkets, DataM/OpenPR). Using a mid-range overall market (~2–3B USD in mid-2020s) and allocating roughly 25–35% share to the open innovation & partnership management segment (services, startup programs, pilots, ecosystem engagement) yields ~0.9 billion USD. Growth drawn from reported CAGRs for the broader innovation management market (9.4–12.6%); given open innovation is a cited driver, the segment is estimated to grow at or slightly above the market (≈12.5% CAGR).
- global innovation management market size was valued at USD 1.86 billion in 2025 and CAGR of 10.90%.
- projected to expand from USD 2.98 billion in 2025 to USD 5.38 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 12.6%.
- global Innovation Management Market was valued at USD 1.4 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 2.7 billion by 2030, CAGR of 9.4%.
Early-stage venture capital and investor network
Estimation uses reported global VC totals and early-stage/micro-VC subsets from the search results. Fortune Business Insights reports a global VC market of USD 503.27B (2025); micro-VCs alone are ~USD 13.3B (2025). Quarterly early-stage funding datapoint ($6.5B in Q2 2024) and WEF analysis of AI-driven venture demand and liquidity constraints support stronger mid-term growth. I assume early-stage venture capital plus related investor-network services (seed funding, syndication, investor-matching, pitch platforms, alumni networks) represent roughly 25–30% of total VC flows plus platform/service revenue, yielding an estimated ~USD 150B market in 2025. Growth potential (CAGR ~16%) is set between micro-VC forecasts (~15%) and broader VC projections (20.5%), reflecting platform expansion and AI-driven dealflow growth.
- The global venture capital investment market size was valued at USD 503.27 billion in 2025.
- Micro VC Funds Market was valued at USD 13314.20 million in the year 2025.
- In Q2 2024, early-stage funding totaled $6.5 billion across more than 300 rounds.
- approximately 1,900 venture-backed unicorns... representing more than $7.3 trillion in valuation
MGA market access and scaling
Estimation draws on reported U.S. MGA scale (direct written premium, DWP) and recent sector growth: Aon and Conning/industry sources place U.S. MGA DWP in the ~$109–114B range for 2024. Using that as the economic base, the accelerator/partnership services market (mentorship, go-to-market support, carrier/broker access, training) is modeled as a small percentage of MGA premium spend (assumed ~0.8–1.2% of DWP, reflecting typical B2B service/supplier spend rates on distribution, tech, and growth-capability support). Applying ~1.0% to a $110B MGA base yields an estimated $1.1B market. Growth potential (CAGR ~18%) is set slightly below the highest recent sector CAGR signals but above single-digit, reflecting ongoing MGA premium growth (15–20% year-over-year in cited sources), strong M&A and insurtech adoption, and increasing demand for acceleration, distribution and scaling services.
- MGAs’ direct written premium saw a continued increase ... now up to $109.2B
- In 2024, direct premiums written through MGAs in the United States hit an estimated $114.1 billion
- premium generated through MGAs ... grew approximately 15% to nearly $90 billion in 2024
- reaching $29B in revenue in 2024 and achieving a 20% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) since 2020
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