Zego - About the company
Zego is a series C company based in London (United Kingdom), founded in 2016 by Stuart Kelly and Sten Saar. It operates as a Provider of flexible insurance policies for drivers and delivery riders. Zego has raised $310M in funding from investors like Balderton Capital, DST Global and Target Global, with a current valuation of $1.1B. The company has 89 active competitors, including 20 funded and 14 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Marshmallow, Cuvva and Octo Telematics.
Sectors and market segments that Zego operate in
Zego serves in the Internet of Things - Industry Applications, Auto Tech, FinTech, InsurTech, Auto market segments.The primary business model of Zego are:- Internet of Things - Industry Applications > Connected Vehicles > ***** **** > ***** ******
- Auto Tech > Connected Vehicles > ***** **** > ***** ******
- Auto Tech > Auto E-Commerce & Content > ***** **** > ***** ******
- FinTech > Internet First Insurance Platforms > ***** **** > ***** ******
- InsurTech > Internet First Insurance Platforms > ***** **** > ***** ******
- Auto > Auto Retail & Aftersales > ***** **** > ***** ******
Company Details
Provider of flexible insurance policies for drivers and delivery riders. Coverage options include policies for private hire taxi drivers, food delivery personnel, and courier services. The business offers insurance for personal vehicles, vans, and learner drivers. Policies utilize telematics technology to monitor driving behavior and adjust premiums based on individual performance. Customers manage their insurance documentation and policy details through a mobile application. Additional coverage options are available for business use, including protection for goods and equipment.
- Website
- www.zego.com/
- Email ID
- *****@zego.com
- Phone Number
- +44 **********
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2016
Location
London, United Kingdom
Stage
Series C
Total Funding
$310M in 7 rounds
Latest Funding Round
Post Money Valuation
$1.1B as on Mar 10, 2021
Investors
Ranked
3rd among 89 active competitors
Annual Revenue
£10M - £50M as on Dec 31, 2022
Employee Count
379 as on Jun 30, 2026
Legal entities associated with Zego
Zego is associated with 2 legal entities given below:
Legal Entity Name | Date of Incorporation | Revenue | Latest Employee Count | Documents |
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EXTRACOVER LIMITED CIN: 10128841 , United Kingdom, Active | Apr 17, 2016 | - | 172 (As on Dec 31, 2020) | |
EXTRACOVER HOLDINGS LIMITED CIN: 11187061 , United Kingdom, Active | Feb 04, 2018 | £10M - £50M (As on Dec 31, 2022) | - |
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Zego's funding and investors
Zego has raised a total funding of $310M over 7 rounds. Its first funding round was on Oct 07, 2016. Its latest funding round was a Series C round on Apr 16, 2026 for $28M. 1 investor participated in its latest round. Zego has 25 institutional investors and 26 angel investors.
Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Zego:
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Date of Funding | Funding Amount | Round Name | Post-Money Valuation | Revenue Multiple | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
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Apr 16, 2026 | $28M | Series C | - | - | - | |
Mar 10, 2021 | $150M | Series C | $1.1B | 54.3x | ||
Jun 18, 2019 | $42M | Series B | - | - |
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Zego's founders and board of directors
Founder? Claim ProfileHere are the details of Zego's key team members:
- Stuart Kelly: Former Co-Founder of Zego. They are also an angel investor in 1 startup.
- Sten Saar: Co-Founder & CEO of Zego and founder of 1 other company. They serve on the board of 1 company.Contact Info: 2 email addresses
Zego's Board of Directors
Zego's board has 6 active members. Sten Saar, Rob Moffat and Harry Franks are part of team and Taavet Hinrikus, Joel Cutler and Ben Kaminski are independent board members.Here is the list of Zego's board of directors:
Name | Type | Representing | Status | Duration |
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Team | - | Current | 8y 0m | |
Team | - | Current | 8y 5m | |
Team | - | Current | 8y 0m | |
Independent board member | - | Current | 7y 1m | |
Independent board member | - | Current | 5y 4m | |
Independent board member | - | Current | 7y 1m |
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Zego's employee count trend
Zego has 379 employees as of Jun 26. Here is Zego's employee count trend over the years:
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Zego's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of Zego include Marshmallow, Cuvva and Octo Telematics. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Zego, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
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1st | Marshmallow 2017, London (United Kingdom), Series C | Provider of motor vehicle insurance policies for car and van | $161M | 77/100 | |
2nd | Cuvva 2014, London (United Kingdom), Series A | Online usage-based car insurance solutions | $27.2M | 72/100 | |
3rd | Zego 2016, London (United Kingdom), Series C | Provider of flexible insurance policies for drivers and delivery riders | $310M | 65/100 | |
4th | Octo Telematics 2002, Rome (Italy), Acquired | Provider of telematics and data analytics solutions for the insurance and connected mobility sectors | - | 62/100 | |
5th | Flock 2015, London (United Kingdom), Acquired | Provider of an on-demand insurance platform for commercial drone and motor fleets | $60M | 62/100 | |
6th | Ticker 2004, Godalming (United Kingdom), Series B | Provider of connected motor insurance for various driver profiles | $22.9M | 57/100 | |
7th | By Miles 2016, Bromley (United Kingdom), Acquired | Provider of motor insurance policies priced by actual distance driven | $27M | 53/100 | |
8th | Tempcover 2006, Fleet (United Kingdom), Acquired | Provider of an online distribution platform for short-term auto insurance | - | 48/100 | |
9th | Bikmo 2013, Chester (United Kingdom), Series A | Provider of cycle insurance for damage, theft, or loss | $12.5M | 48/100 | |
10th | Onsi 2019, London (United Kingdom), Series B | On-demand pay and rewards management platform | $22.6M | 47/100 |
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Zego's Investments and acquisitions
Zego has made 1 investment in Stake and acquired Drivit.Reports related to Zego
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News related to Zego
Media has covered Zego for a total of 6 events in the last 1 year, 3 of them have been about company updates and 2 about partnerships.
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Sompo partners with Zego joining $28m funding for telematics-based insurance products in Japan.Life Insurance International•Apr 17, 2026•Zego, , Sompo International
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Zego Reports Strong Results and Launches New Consumer Insurance ProductFintech Finance•Sep 23, 2025•Zego
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Europe Insurtech Zego Aims to Shift UK Telematics Insurance From Black Box to App-Based ModelThe Fintech Times•Sep 18, 2025•Zego
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Berlin-based wefox secures €101M from J.P. Morgan, Barclays, others to transform the insurance landscapeSilicon Canals•May 17, 2023•Wefox, J P Morgan, Barclays, Squarepoint Capital and 11 others
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Born of drone tech, InsureTech Flock raises $38M Series B to nudge commercial drivers towards safetyTechCrunch+•Feb 27, 2023•Flock, Zego, Octopus Ventures, CommerzVentures and 8 others
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