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Ladder Financial Inc.

Ladder Financial Inc.

Private
Palo Alto, CaliforniaFinTechhttps://www.ladderlife.com/

Last Round

Series A

Dec 6, 2023

Est. Valuation

$900M

Total Funding Raised

$208.1M

Momentum

Top 25%

of companies Caplight tracks

Company Overview

Ladder Financial Inc. is a financial services company that operates a digital life insurance platform providing customizable term life insurance policies directly to consumers.

Sector

FinTech

Verticals

InsurTech, Personal Finance

Business Model

B2C

Customer Profile

Payment Processing Fee

AI Layer

Application

Keywords

term life insuranceinsurtechdigital life insurancedirect-to-consumer insuranceDTCautomated underwritingno-exam life insuranceinstant life insurancelife insurance platformfintechpersonal financealgorithmic underwritingflexible coverageinsurance agency

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Ladder Financial Inc. Comparables

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Ladder Financial Inc. Funding Rounds

Historical fundraising activity

Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
Series ADec 6, 2023
Series DOct 4, 2021
Series CFeb 21, 2020
Series B ExtensionMay 15, 2018
Series BJan 10, 2018
Series A
Oct 19, 2016

Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Jeff Merkel

Chief Revenue Officer & Co-Founder

Founding Team

Jamie Hale

CEO Co-Founder

Founding Team

Al Yau

Chief Financial Officer

Executive Team

Laura Hale

Chief Product Officer

Executive Team

Ladder Financial Inc. Investors

Notable investors and investment history

Ladder Financial Inc. investors
InvestorRounds
World Innovation LabSeries C
LivWell VenturesSeries A
Brewer Lane VenturesSeries C
OMERS Growth EquitySeries D
Canaan PartnersSeries B Extension, Series C, Series B, Series A
Allianz Life VenturesSeries B Extension, Series B
8VCSeries A

Market signals

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  • Sep 12, 2026

    Monthly visitors increased 128% MoM, from 226 to 516.

  • Mar 21, 2026

    Provided over $74 billion in life insurance coverage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Ladder Financial Inc. a public or private company?

Ladder Financial Inc. is a private company.

What is the current stock price of Ladder Financial Inc.?

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How much is Ladder Financial Inc. worth (valuation)?

Ladder Financial Inc.'s valuation is estimated at $900.0M based on funding round data.

Can I buy Ladder Financial Inc. stock?

Ladder Financial Inc. shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.

When was Ladder Financial Inc.'s last funding round?

Ladder Financial Inc.'s most recent funding round was Series A on December 6, 2023.

Who are the main investors in Ladder Financial Inc.?

Key investors in Ladder Financial Inc. include LivWell Ventures, Brewer Lane Ventures, OMERS Growth Equity, Canaan Partners, Thomvest Ventures.

Will Ladder Financial Inc. IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for Ladder Financial Inc..

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersPalo Alto, California
Employee Range91
Year Founded2015
Last FundingDec 6, 2023

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