Indonesian start-up gets backing from tech trio

Indonesian tech unicorns Go-Jek, Tokopedia and Traveloka are backing digital insurance startup PasarPolis in a Series A funding round, according to a report by TechCrunch.

The three tech unicorns will also act as strategic partners for the startup.

PasarPolis sells insurance options spanning travel, health, vehicle, accident, property and life, which are currently underwritten by 30 insurers. The company has a pending application for an insurance license, which if approved will give it new product options.

Go-Jek, Tokopedia and Traveloka are major clients of the digital insurance startup, which offers “click box” policies packaged with ride-hailing trips, e-commerce sales and travel deals.

PasarPolis has plans to work with its three partners to develop new products. There are plans to offer more modular options for consumers, such as usage-based car insurance, or cover for public transport-based delays.

PasarPolis is also focused on expanding into new South-east Asian markets.

The company is considering another funding round early next year as it seeks to grow regionally.