Overview
Novella is an AI-native wholesale insurance brokerage that provides specialty and excess-and-surplus coverage solutions for brokers with complex commercial risks [2]. As of July 2026, the company maintained 11 open roles across its organization, including positions for a Full Stack Engineer, an AI Engineer, and a Lead Insurance Recruiter [1].
Novella is an AI-native wholesale insurance brokerage that connects retail insurance brokers with excess and surplus (E&S) market carriers for specialty and complex commercial risks, including shared and layered programs and Lloyd's of London products. [6]
Novella's platform uses AI tools to track market outreach and submission status across carriers, gives brokers live submission tracking and marketing reports instead of manually requested lists, centralizes all carrier communications in one view, and targets quote delivery within 24 hours rather than weeks. [7]
Customers
Novella's named broker clients include Southern Roots Insurance, Kitco Insurance and Gemrock Agency. [5]
Funding & milestones
1 events found for Novella · 2026
VentureVenture / equityDetails$21M
Reported amount $21,000,000
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Profile narrative
Novella raised $21M in venture funding led by Brewer Lane Ventures, with BoxGroup, Crystal Venture Partners, SV Angel, Avid Ventures, Verissimo Ventures, Blank Ventures and Arch participating. Founded in 2024 by Max Kane. [3] (May 14, 2026)
Key people
In the news
Recent developments
- 11 open roles, including Full Stack Engineer, AI Engineer, Lead Insurance Recruiter[1]Jul 25, 2026
Backers
SV Angel
SV Angel is an angel investment firm that invests in seed and growth stage companies. The firm provides capital, strategic advice, and network support to founders across their portfolio.
Brewer Lane Ventures
Brewer Lane Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in financial services and healthcare technology companies. The firm provides capital, industry expertise, and network connections to support founders building companies in finance, insurance, and related sectors.
Avid Ventures
Avid Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage startups across fintech, consumer, and software sectors. The firm deploys capital from seed stage onwards and provides operational support alongside investment.
Verissimo Ventures
Verissimo Ventures is an early-stage venture fund investing in companies in the US and Israel. The site includes a portfolio section, investment submission form, and resources for founders.
Crystal Venture Partners
Crystal Venture Partners invests in founders building companies at the intersection of insurance, risk, and technology. The page displays a portfolio of portfolio companies across Fund I and pre-fund investments.
- AArch
- BVBlank Ventures
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