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Ventures Insurance

Building the future? Protect it, too.

Start-ups and scale-ups operate at the edge of innovation: fast-moving, high-stakes, and often under intense scrutiny. Whether you're launching a fintech disruptor, scaling a SaaS platform, or preparing for exit, one thing remains constant - the need for smart, strategic insurance that evolves with your business.

At Price Forbes, we work with founders, investors and advisors to protect what’s being built, from incorporation to IPO. Our role is to help you transfer risk, unlock capital, and stay focused on growth.

Who we work with in Ventures

Our clients span the entire Ventures industry:

  • Pre-seed and seed-stage ventures
  • Solo founders and founding teams
  • FCA-regulated start-ups
  • IP-rich businesses
  • Series A-D funded businesses
  • High-growth tech and SaaS firms
  • International expansion-stage companies
  • Venture-backed and private equity-backed firms
  • Venture capital and private equity houses
  • Corporate venture arms
  • M&A advisors and corporate transaction lawyers
  • Incubators and accelerators

Risk solutions for the Ventures industry

We design and place insurance programmes that support your growth, protect your leadership, and meet investor expectations:

Key contacts

Eloise Morgan
Eloise Morgan
Managing Director, Ventures

Advisory Services

We go beyond placement to provide strategic guidance at every stage of your journey.

  • Insurance readiness for fundraising and due diligence
  • Support for FCA regulatory applications
  • Risk reviews and gap analysis for scaling operations
  • Contractual reviews to ensure that your insurance meets contractual obligations
  • Global expansion advice
  • Claims advocacy and regulatory investigation support
  • Exit planning and warranty & indemnity (W&I) insurance structuring

We're not just your broker, we're your risk partner, helping you to navigate complexity with confidence.

Ventures Insights & Events

Championing Innovation

We are active members of the UK Business Angels Association, The Enterprise Investment Scheme Association (EISA), and Insurtech UK, demonstrating our deep commitment to the UK's early-stage investment ecosystem, championing innovation, and supporting the growth of ambitious start-ups. 

Stay up to date with upcoming events and specialist insights from our Ventures team.

Visit our Insights & Events page

Why Price Forbes for Venture Risks?

We understand the pace, pressure and potential of building something new. Our Ventures team combines technical insurance expertise with commercial insight to help you stay protected and investor-ready.

  • Dedicated team focused on start-ups, scale-ups, and exits
  • Extensive experience across the technology, fintech, healthtech, and deeptech sectors
  • Strategic support for fundraising, regulation and mergers & acquisitions (M&A)
  • Strong relationships with insurers in the London market
  • Trusted by founders, investors and advisors globally

We bring clarity and agility to the table, along with a commitment to securing robust terms so you can build boldly and securely.

Ventures Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Most investors expect Directors & Officers and Key Person insurance to be in place before closing. We’ll help you prepare early to avoid delays.

If you have two or more directors, it’s legally required - even without employees. Fines can reach £2,500 per day if you’re not covered.

Professional Indemnity protects your business from client claims of negligence. Directors' & Officers' (D&O) protects individual directors from personal liability. Both are essential.

Intellectual Property Insurance helps enforce your rights and defend against infringement claims. It’s especially valuable for IP-rich businesses.

Yes. Smaller firms are often targeted due to perceived vulnerabilities. Cyber cover protects against data breaches, ransomware, and reputational damage.

Absolutely. We’ll structure policies that include international territories, and flag exclusions like USA/Canada that may need bespoke solutions.

  • Regulatory investigations under SMCR
  • Investor claims against directors
  • GDPR breaches and data loss
  • HMRC or HSE actions
  • Liquidator claims for wrongful trading