# Luko by Allianz Direct

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/luko-by-allianz-direct

- Industry: Insurance
- Headquarters: Saint-Ouen, France
- Website: https://fr.luko.eu/
- Total disclosed funding: $84M
- Latest round: Series B (Oct 6, 2020)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

Based in France, Luko by Allianz Direct provides innovative insurance solutions that leverage technology to enhance safety and customer experience in the home insurance market. Luko by Allianz Direct, founded in 2018 , co-founded by Raphaël Vullierme and Benoît Bourdel and headquartered in Saint-Ouen, France, specializes in home insurance services. As of May 2026, the company is led by its CEO, Nigel Jankelson. The company has undergone strategic pivots to focus on technology-driven solutions. Luko raised USD 60.00 mn in its latest funding round, the Series B, led by EQT Ventures, alongside investors such as Accel, Founders Fund, and Speedinvest. This brings the total amount raised by the company to USD 60.00 mn. Luko's primary offerings include a suite of home insurance products designed to enhance customer protection and simplify claims processing. Their solutions incorporate advanced technology, enabling real-time monitoring and support for homeowners. Luko's services are available throughout France, catering to a wide range of clients including individuals and families seeking reliable home insurance coverage. Luko generates revenue primarily through subscription-based insurance policies, where clients pay regular premiums for coverage. The company employs tiered pricing models based on the level of coverage selected, establishing long-term client relationships that ensure a consistent revenue stream from annual renewals. Luko's focus on innovation and customer service positions it well within the competitive insurance market. Luko plans to launch new insurance products that integrate innovative technology solutions, with a target rollout by Q4 2024. The company aims to expand its services beyond France into neighboring European markets by mid-2025. The recent Series B funding will support these initiatives, enhancing product development and market entry strategies.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Oct 6, 2020, $60M — Accel, Speedinvest, Founders Fund
- Series A, Nov 18, 2019, $22M — Accel, Founders Fund, Speedinvest
- Seed, May 31, 2018, $2.3M — Alain Afflelou Franchiseur SASU, Evolem, eFounders

## Investors

- Alain Afflelou Franchiseur SASU — Seed
- Evolem — Seed
- eFounders (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/efounders) — Seed
- Accel (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/accel) — Series A, Series B
- Founders Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/founders-fund) — Series A, Series B
- Speedinvest (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/speedinvest) — Series A, Series B