Acko

Acko is a Bengaluru-based digital-first insurance company founded in 2016 by Varun Dua. It operates as a direct-to-consumer insurer offering motor, health, travel, and other insurance products through a fully online platform, bypassing traditional agents. The company has positioned itself as a technology-led insurtech player with a strong focus on simplifying policy purchase and claims experience. Backed by investors such as General Atlantic, Accel, and CPP Investments, Acko has raised over $580 million to date and has built scale through embedded distribution partnerships and digital channels.