Founded by insurance and engineering experts, the company is driving a new wave of innovation—applying AI to power underwriter-led, technology-enabled growth.

LAGUNA BEACH, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Vivere Partners, a specialty insurance platform established to focus on niche lines of insurance, today announced the completion of a $7.5 million Series A funding round led by General Catalyst, Pathlight Ventures and Greenlight Re.

The funding will be used to accelerate the company’s strategic expansion, fueling the recruitment of elite underwriting talent and the development of a cutting-edge technology infrastructure. The new capital positions the company to rapidly build a business focused on niche insurance solutions, strong distribution partnerships and underwriting discipline.

While the Managing General Agency (MGA) space has seen rapid growth, Vivere is focused on solving two persistent challenges: misalignment across the insurance value chain and a lack of transparency. “At Vivere, we aim to tackle these issues head-on with a foundation of strong underwriting, enhanced by data and technology,” said Chris McKechnie, founder and CEO of Vivere. “Our philosophy—Underwriting Driven, Tech Enabled—ensures our solutions are grounded in industry expertise and powered by innovation to stay ahead in a constantly evolving market.”

As articulated by Vivere CTO, Sachith Gullapalli, “In a data-powered future, we see technology as a force multiplier within the underwriting process where analytics and innovation empower underwriters to make smarter and faster decisions. This will result in a highly collaborative synergy between human expertise and AI capabilities.”

Vivere is led by insurance veteran, Chris McKechnie and engineering leader, Sachith Gullapalli—bringing together a rare blend of industry depth and engineering innovation. With a proven track record of building and scaling businesses across underwriting, data, and AI, the team is uniquely positioned to reimagine insurance from the inside out.

General Catalyst’s managing director Marc Bhargava said, “We’re thrilled to partner with Vivere as they seek to redefine the specialty insurance industry utilizing applied AI. The combination of a deep insurance underwriting foundation and a differentiated approach to technology aligns perfectly with our belief in AI’s transformative potential. We’re confident Vivere will lead this transformation and deliver a new standard for the insurance experience.”

About Vivere

Founded in 2025, Vivere is a dynamic specialty insurance organization committed to transforming the industry by developing tailored, technology-enabled insurance solutions that enhance operational efficiency and drive profitability in niche markets. We are recruiting top-tier underwriting leaders and acquiring insurance businesses, including program administrators, program managers, MGAs, and MGUs to achieve this purpose. Our strategy is built on the synergy of expert underwriting knowledge and cutting-edge technology, enabling us to optimize performance and deliver superior outcomes. Underwriting Driven…Tech Enabled.

Contacts

Vivere:
Chris McKechnie
cmckechnie@viverepartners.com
www.viverepartners.com

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