Chapter, a Medicare advisor agency, has landed $42 million in a Collection B funding spherical, it introduced Tuesday.
The funding was led by Addition, together with contributors Narya Capital, Susa Ventures, Maverick Ventures, XYZ Enterprise Capital, Core Innovation Capital and Health2047 Capital Companions. The corporate plans to make use of the brand new capital to develop its staff (anticipating to fill 70 new roles this yr) and enhance the client expertise.
“We stay up for supporting the Chapter staff as they proceed to reduce the complexities of Medicare and supply customized experiences for older People in search of the fitting protection,” mentioned Jason Schneider of Addition within the announcement.
So far, the corporate has raised greater than $61 million, with the final spherical occurring in September when billionaire entrepreneur Peter Thiel joined the corporate’s board of administrators.
“Earlier than Chapter, these navigating Medicare confronted two dangerous choices: work with a conventional dealer, or attempt to navigate the maze alone,” mentioned Chapter’s CEO, Cobi Blumenfeld-Gantz, within the announcement. He mentioned conventional brokers observe monetary incentives (commissions) to make suggestions that aren’t essentially of their shoppers’ finest pursuits, and Medicare.gov and different sources out there to shoppers are insufficient in offering suggestions. “We’re thrilled to speed up our capability to serve much more People with the assist of this funding.”
What units Chapter aside from others available on the market is its compensation mannequin, the corporate claims, the place what advisors make doesn’t rely upon particular plan suggestions or decisions. That approach, the corporate strives to make sure its work is real and moral. Chapter additionally companions with Palantir on its tech platform, which integrates the info on all Medicare plans and permits its advisors to take advantage of knowledgeable suggestions, Blumenfeld-Gantz has mentioned.
The corporate has expanded not too long ago, opening a second workplace in Phoenix in October and creating 50 new jobs. The corporate’s Medicare advisors at the moment are additionally licensed in each state.
Palantir and Chapter companion collectively on the corporate’s tech platform, which advisors use to advise shoppers on their protection.
