Eric Byunn recently shared his expertise on the dynamic digital identity space in an interview with Biometric Update. In the article, Eric explores the evolving opportunities and challenges within digital ID, emphasizing the critical balance between security, usability, and regulatory compliance. He also highlights the market's shift beyond the hype cycle, as investors focus on [...]
Eric Byunn was featured in Alysha Webb’s Ward’s Auto article, highlighting WarrCloud’s ability to streamline complex, time-intensive warranty claims - a key factor in Centana’s decision to lead its $20 million Series B funding round. The article explores how technology, automation, and data analytics are transforming warranty processing, enabling dealers to reduce costs, improve accuracy, [...]
Strategic growth equity investment to allow First Connect to focus exclusively on enhancing its online platform that digitally connects independent agents and carriers NEW YORK & PALO ALTO, CA — November 8, 2024 — Centana Growth Partners, a growth equity firm specializing in the financial services ecosystem, is pleased to announce that it has acquired [...]
Annual roundup highlights the private equity, venture capital, and lenders with track records of backing founder-led companies NEW YORK & PALO ALTO — October 29, 2024 — For the third consecutive year, Centana Growth Partners is honored to be named to the Inc. Founder Friendly Investors list, recognizing the private equity, venture capital firms, and [...]
Partner Sarah Kim spoke on the “2025 Outlook for Insurtechs” panel at InsureTech Connect Vegas, sharing insights on funding trends, sustainable business models, and the importance of data and automation. As quoted in Digital Insurance, Sarah expressed optimism as insurtechs and insurance-specialized investors shift focus toward building long-term, sustainable businesses with a more grounded understanding [...]
The company will use the funds to accelerate investments in AI technology that further enhance warranty claims automation ST. LOUIS, MO (October 22, 2024) -- WarrCloud, the automotive industry’s leading automated warranty processing platform, today announced it has raised $20 million in Series B funds. WarrCloud will use the funds to further develop its artificial intelligence (AI) [...]
GrowthCap’s Top Software Investors of 2024 recognizes outstanding software investors known for their sharp investment judgment and commitment to business growth and integrity. This year, hundreds of nominations were submitted, and each nominee was carefully reviewed for their career experience and evolution, peer and colleague insights into their capabilities, and their professional performance and milestones [...]
Led by Centana Growth Partners, Funding Will Enhance and Extend the Range of Product Solutions and Expand Customer Success and Sales Functions Boston, MA July 30, 2024 - Gradient AI, a leading enterprise software provider of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions in the insurance industry, today announced that it has raised $56.1 million in Series C funding. The [...]
Centana Partner Ben Cukier recently discussed his personal and professional journey with Kieran Powell for Authority Magazine. Ben shared insights on his background, early influences, career trajectory, investment philosophy, and his work with our portfolio companies. He also explored the ethical considerations he navigates and how he stays ahead of emerging trends. To read the [...]
Centana Partner Sarah Kim discusses the implications of decreased funding in insurtech with Insurance News Net, emphasizing its significance and why the slowdown is beneficial in the long term, following substantial investment activity in 2021. To read the full article, click here> ← Back to Insights
