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1. SoftBank takes a $300M sip of Lemonade
SoftBank ([[SFTBF]],[[SFTBY]]) led and GV ([[GOOG]],[[GOOGL]]) joined a $300M Series D for digital insurer Lemonade at an over $2B valuation. The round also included Allianz, General Catalyst, Our Crowd, and Thrive Capital and brought total funding up to $480M.
Lemonade’s AI bot helps renters and homeowners find and purchase insurance. The company takes a fixed amount from a user’s