Guidewire said it will acquire Hyperexponential, an AI underwriting company, in a $1.7 billion all-cash transaction, according to TechCrunch. The deal is expected to close next year and is aimed at bringing AI agents into underwriting, analysis, and pricing decisions alongside human workers. Guidewire framed the acquisition around combining automated decision support with human input in core insurance workflows.
The total transaction value is about $2 billion. An additional $400 million capital reserve is tied to the achievement of certain revenue targets. Hyperexponential, founded in 2017 and based in the UK, has raised nearly $90 million to date from investors including Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and Battery Ventures. The company said its software is used by nearly 600 insurers across 40 countries. The announcement adds a sizable AI-focused acquisition to the insurance technology sector.
Guidewire said it will acquire AI underwriting company Hyperexponential in a $1.7 billion all-cash deal.
According to TechCrunch, the transaction is expected to close next year. Guidewire said the acquisition is intended to bring AI agents into underwriting, analysis, and pricing decisions, working alongside humans in those processes.
The total value of the deal is about $2 billion. A further $400 million capital reserve is attached if certain revenue targets are met.
Hyperexponential profile
Hyperexponential was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in the UK. It has raised nearly $90 million from investors including Andreessen Horowitz, also known as a16z, and Battery Ventures.
The company said its software is used by nearly 600 insurance companies across 40 countries.
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