TLDR:
Thatch, a health benefits startup, has raised $38m in a Series A funding round led by Index Ventures and General Catalyst. The platform simplifies health benefits administration for businesses and employees, focusing on the Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement law. The funding will help Thatch scale operations and expand services to meet growing demand.
Summary:
San Francisco-based Thatch has raised $38m in a Series A funding round led by Index Ventures and General Catalyst, with participation from several prominent investors. Thatch’s platform aims to simplify health benefits administration by focusing on the Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement law. This allows employers to make tax-free contributions to health insurance plans, giving employees more flexibility and control over their healthcare choices.
With the new funding, Thatch plans to scale operations and expand its services to address the increasing demand from businesses and individuals. The company is committed to innovating in the health benefits space to provide cost-effective and transparent solutions. Thatch’s CEO emphasizes the importance of this funding in meeting the growing interest in high-quality healthcare at reasonable costs.
Thatch’s platform has received praise for its potential to revolutionize the health insurance market by empowering individuals and pooling risk across businesses, creating collective buying power. The Series A funding round builds on Thatch’s earlier funding, bringing the total capital raised to $44m as the company aims to redefine the health benefits landscape.