Acko plans confidential IPO filing to raise $250 million; targets $2.5 billion valuationDigital insurer Acko is gearing up for a confidential IPO, aiming to raise approximately $250 million and seeking a valuation between $2-2....
27 Apr, 2026, 10.00 PM IST
Acko's $250 million IPO; Infosys' market cap plungeNew-age insurer Acko will soon confidentially file draft papers for its stock market debut. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
27 Apr, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
Acko's Life cover biz to focus on term plans, pensionsAcko, supported by major private equity firms, plans to invest ₹1,000 crore in its life insurance sector over the next five years. Founder ...
02 Sep, 2024, 12.48 AM IST
Insurtech startup Acko aims to achieve profitability by fiscal year 2027Acko is eyeing profitability on the back of its general and health insurance segment turning earnings positive, founder and CEO Varun Dua s...
30 Jan, 2024, 07.37 AM IST
Maanvi Gagroo and Kumar Varun ties knot, shares picture from the ceremonyMaanvi Gagroo and Kumar Varun tied the knot recently and shared the pictures of the wedding on their social media. Several celebrities show...
23 Feb, 2023, 05.00 PM IST
We aim to change how new generation of consumers interact with & experience insurance: Varun DuaThis move also provides a huge opportunity for global investors who have been looking forward to enhanced participation in the growing insu...
12 Mar, 2021, 11.03 AM IST
Paytm hires former Coverfox CEO after failed acquisition talksEarlier this month, Paytm said it is set to make a foray into the business of selling insurance products with subsidiary Paytm Insurance Br...
17 Mar, 2020, 08.18 AM IST
OYO partners ACKO to launch complimentary insurance cover for guestsThe insurance cover will be applicable to bookings made via OYO app, website, mobile website, direct bookings as well as walk-ins.
12 Aug, 2019, 05.01 PM IST
Acko gets final Irda license; to start operations by DecemberWe have received final license within a year of filing the application, said Varun Dua CEO designate Acko General Insurance.
21 Sep, 2017, 08.30 PM IST
Why investors gave Varun Dua $30 million even before he launched his startupAcko founder believes he can offer faster, cheaper and more personalised insurance policies by combining his knowledge of finance and data ...
06 Sep, 2017, 03.28 PM IST
Coverfox shifts focus to term life insurance businessThe term life insurance business currently contributes to less than 1% of the entire revenue pie, with most of the topline being generated ...
31 Aug, 2017, 03.31 PM IST
Irda wants capital commitment from pros seeking insurance licenceAny one with more than 10 per cent is given promoter status, as per Irda guidelines.
28 Aug, 2017, 09.19 AM IST
Acko gets a Rs 200-cr cover from investorsInsurance technology company to use funds to build tech & to widen network.
23 May, 2017, 08.40 AM IST
Murthy-backed Coverfox eyes gen insuranceAcko is one of the four applications filed with the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority to set up general insurance company
12 Jan, 2017, 01.49 PM IST
Coverfox eyes premiums worth Rs 1,000 crore in three yearsThe N R Narayana Murthy-backed start-up has about 70,000 policies till date and is growing at a steady clip of 20 per cent month-on-month i...
13 Mar, 2016, 11.58 AM IST
This Budget, incentivize domestic capital in the insurance sectorConsideration of tax breaks on office property and home insurance for people below a threshold economic level who work in such businesses c...
22 Feb, 2016, 11.31 AM IST
Coverfox in talks with old & new investors for funds to back company’s expansion plans“We are currently reasonably well funded, but will start the fresh fundraise process in the next few months,” said Varun Dua.
22 Feb, 2016, 04.01 AM IST