Berlin – While working at SMP, members of the YPOG team advised Munich-based insurance startup insureQ on its recent financing round led by early-stage investor Nauta Capital. In addition, Rocket Internet's investment arm Global Founders Capital invested in the InsurTech company. The company now plans to use the fresh capital to establish an international partner network to drive strategically growth and to further expand its Team. insureQ received comprehensive legal and tax advice from a team consisting of Frederik Gärtner, Benjamin Ullrich, Malte Bergmann and Pia Meven. SMP has already advised the Munich-based startup last summer – at that time in the course of its financing round with another participation of Rocket Internet through its pre-seed fund Flash Ventures.
"Digitalization in the insurance industry is continuing at a rapid pace and we are pleased to be able to accompany successful companies like insureQ in their growth right from the start," says Frederik Gärtner. "The renewed commitment of such renowned investors again demonstrates the great potential of InsurTech and FinTech. Congratulations to our client on this success," adds Benjamin Ullrich.
Team:
Dr. Frederik Gärtner (Corporate), Associated Partner
Dr. Benjamin Ullrich (Corporate), Partner
Dr. Malte Bergmann (Steuern), Partner
Pia Meven (Corporate), Associate
insureQ
insureQ is a Munich-based company that focuses on the digital distribution of insurance policies to IT consultants and freelancers as well as startups from the SaaS and e-commerce sectors. The insurance packages offered are customized for different industries and can be easily bought and subsequently managed entirely via the insureQ platform. Founded in 2020, the InsureTech works together with major insurance companies such as Hiscox, R+V and ARAG and currently employs 16 people.
About us
YPOG stands for You + Partners of Gamechangers. As a leading law and tax firm, YPOG supports founders, investors, companies and funds in Germany and internationally in bringing visionary ideas to life in the tech ecosystem and dynamic future markets.
YPOG advises on the structuring of venture capital and private equity funds, financing rounds and complex transactions, as well as on regulatory and tax matters relating to digital assets and financial innovation. As a strategic partner, YPOG develops practical solutions of the highest legal standard.
The firm combines legal and tax expertise with legal tech, digital workflows and AI-based systems to provide efficient and scalable advice.
YPOG and its professionals are regularly recognised by JUVE, Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500, Best Lawyers and Leaders League. More than 380 lawyers, tax advisers, tax specialists, one notary and business professionals work for YPOG across its offices in Berlin, Cologne, Hamburg and Munich.
Further information: www.ypog.law/en/ and www.linkedin.com/company/ypog
