Trupanion, Inc. is a pet insurance provider headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Established in 1998, Trupanion operates across the United States, Canada, Australia, and Puerto Rico. The company offers coverage for pets and is self-underwritten by the American Pet Insurance Company (APIC).[1]
History
Originally known as Vetinsurance, Trupanion was founded in Canada by current chairman Darryl Rawlings in 1999.[2]
Trupanion raised $22 million in 2007 from investors including Maveron, RenaissanceRe, and a large private equity group.[3] Subsequently, a Series B round was completed in 2008, followed by a $9 million Series C round of financing led by the Highland Consumer Fund in 2011.[4]