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Lassie
Legal namestring
Lassie AB
Websiteurl
lassie.co
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
2020
Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
101–250
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersStockholm, Sweden
HQ citystring
Stockholm
HQ countrystring
Sweden
HQ regionstring
Europe
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
pet insurance, veterinary coverage, animal health insurance, pet wellness platform, preventive pet care
Industry1 code
1Veterinary Billing, Payments & Insurance Claims Software
CodeHLAMAMADPrimaryYes
SIC code1 code
  • Fire, Marine & Casualty Insurance6331
Product category
Pet Insurance
Social media profiles3 records
GTM motion2 records

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model3 records
1Pet Insurance Premiums
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Subscription-based pet insurance revenue from veterinary care coverage plans (Brons, Silver, Guld tiers) with annual or monthly billing. Premiums are collected from pet owners across Sweden, Germany, and France. The company reports over $100 million in annual recurring revenue.

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2Supplementary Insurance Products
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Additional revenue from life insurance policies (livförsäkring) and breeder insurance (uppfödarförsäkring) add-ons. Life insurance available up to 50,000 kr for dogs and 20,000 kr for cats, with breeder insurance at 100 kr/year for cats and 200 kr/year for dogs.

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3Rewards-Based Engagement
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Points earned through app engagement (courses, health tasks) that translate into insurance premium discounts, driving higher retention and engagement while reducing claims through preventive behavior.

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Marketing channels5 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels5 records

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components4 values
Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Pricing details6 tiers
1Brons (Bronze) - Basic coverage tier covering veterinary care up to 30,000 kr per year
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceAnnual
Notes

Basic protection tier with coverage up to 30,000 kr per insurance year. Includes 365-day deductible period, no breed or age restrictions, and international protection for up to 12 months of travel.

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2Silver - Mid-tier coverage with selectable limits up to 60,000-120,000 kr per year
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceAnnual
Notes

Comprehensive coverage tier including all Brons benefits plus advanced diagnostics, milk teeth, medicine, rehabilitation and food. Coverage amounts are selectable.

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3Guld (Gold) - Premium tier covering up to 160,000 kr per year for veterinary care
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceAnnual
Notes

Highest coverage tier with up to 160,000 kr per year for veterinary care. Includes all Silver benefits with higher compensation for medicine, rehabilitation and food. Ranked highest by Konsumenternas Försäkringsbyrå for four consecutive years (2022-2025).

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4Puppy/Kitten Discount - 50% reduction for the first 6 months
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceMonthly
Notes

Available when insuring puppies or kittens before 6 months of age. Discount applies to the first 6 months of coverage, in addition to immediate coverage without waiting period if the animal is under 120 days with approved veterinary certificate.

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5Uppfödarförsäkring (Breeder Insurance) - Add-on coverage for breeders at 100-200 kr/year
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceAnnual
Notes

Breeder insurance add-on priced at 100 kr/year for cats and 200 kr/year for dogs. Covers veterinary care up to 30,000 kr/kennel, life insurance for puppies, hidden defects coverage, fertility examination, and cesarean sections.

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6Livförsäkring (Life Insurance) - Add-on life coverage up to 50,000 kr for dogs and 20,000 kr for cats
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceAnnual
Notes

Life insurance add-on that must be purchased together with veterinary care insurance. Maximum coverage of 50,000 kr for dogs and 20,000 kr for cats, payable upon death or euthanasia due to covered illness or accident. No deductible applies.

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GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

Lassie is a prevention-first pet insurance company offering veterinary care coverage for dogs and cats across Sweden, Germany, and France. The company sells tiered insurance plans (Brons, Silver, Guld) covering up to 160,000 kr per year in veterinary costs, augmented by a mobile app that delivers digital vet consultations, over 200 educational health courses, and a points-based rewards system that translates preventive behaviors into premium discounts.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 4 values shown
  • 60% of claims processed end-to-end in approximately 6 minutes in Germany
+3 more records
Product overview1 text field

Lassie is a Stockholm-based pet insurance company offering a prevention-first insurance model through a multi-product portfolio. The core offering consists of dog (Hundförsäkring) and cat (Kattförsäkring) insurance available in three coverage tiers: Brons, Silver, and Guld, providing up to 160,000 kr annually in veterinary care coverage. These are complemented by specialized add-on modules including puppy/kitten insurance (Valp- & kattungeförsäkring) with a 50% discount for young pets, life insurance (Livförsäkring) for death benefit coverage, and breeder insurance (Uppfödarförsäkring) for breeding-related veterinary costs. All insurance products are supported by the Lassie App, which serves as the central platform providing digital veterinary consultations via FirstVet, over 200 educational courses and daily tasks, GPS and health tracking integration with Tractive, and a rewards system offering up to 500 kr annual discounts. The company operates across Sweden, Germany, and France, insuring over 1 million pets.

Product and service6 records
1Hundförsäkring (Dog Insurance)
CategoryVeterinary care insurance
Description

Veterinary health insurance for dogs with three coverage tiers (Brons up to 30,000 kr/year, Silver up to 60,000-120,000 kr/year, Guld up to 160,000 kr/year). Includes preventive care features, digital vet consultations, rewards program, and international protection for up to 12 months of travel. No breed or age restrictions apply.

2Kattförsäkring (Cat Insurance)
CategoryVeterinary care insurance
Description

Veterinary health insurance for cats with three coverage tiers (Brons, Silver, Guld) matching dog insurance structure. Includes TR (FORL) coverage after a 12-month waiting period, preventive care features, digital vet consultations, and rewards program.

3Valp- & kattungeförsäkring (Puppy & Kitten Insurance)
CategoryVeterinary care insurance
Description

Specialized insurance package for puppies and kittens under 6 months, featuring a 50% discount for the first 6 months of coverage and one year of expert-developed courses for new pet parents. Immediate coverage without waiting period applies if the animal is under 120 days with an approved veterinary certificate.

4Livförsäkring (Life Insurance)
CategoryLife insurance
Description

Life insurance add-on for dogs (up to 50,000 kr) and cats (up to 20,000 kr), payable upon death or euthanasia due to covered illness or accident. No deductible applies. Must be purchased together with veterinary care insurance.

5Uppfödarförsäkring (Breeder Insurance)
CategorySpecialty pet insurance
Description

Breeder insurance add-on covering veterinary costs during pregnancy, hidden defects, fertility examinations, and cesarean sections, plus life insurance for puppies. Priced at 100 kr/year for cats and 200 kr/year for dogs with up to 30,000 kr coverage per kennel.

6Lassie App
CategoryMobile platform / customer engagement
Description

Mobile application providing insurance management, digital veterinary consultations via FirstVet, over 200 health and training courses, daily tasks and challenges, activity tracking, and reward points redeemable for insurance discounts up to 500 kr/year for dogs and 250 kr/year for cats. Available on App Store and Google Play.

Scale indicator4 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership4 partners
Strategic tierCoreTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAnnounced on2026-02-01
Description

Retail distribution partnership for pet insurance products through Lidl Plus app in Germany. Enables Lassie to reach Lidl's customer base for insurance sales alongside grocery shopping.

Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or IntegrationAnnounced on2026-02-01
Description

GPS tracker provider partnership offering bundled device with insurance. Customers receive Tractive GPS and health tracker valued up to 799 kr free with insurance subscription (requires 90 kr/month subscription). Enables activity-based discounts using GPS data for pet health monitoring.

Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or IntegrationAnnounced on2026-01-01
Description

Digital veterinary service provider integrated into Lassie's insurance product. Policyholders receive unlimited video consultations with licensed veterinarians through the FirstVet platform, included in all insurance packages.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-05-01
Description

Lassie functions as an intermediary with Danish insurer ETU Forsikring for insurance product distribution. Lassie provides the technology platform, app, and prevention-first model while ETU Forsikring provides the underlying insurance coverage.

Recent move8 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight5 records

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Type, Description

Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

Agria is the dominant Nordic pet insurance provider offering dog, cat, and other animal insurance across Sweden and broader Europe. It is the most direct established competitor to Lassie in its home market.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Trupanion is a North American pet insurance leader with a tech-forward, direct-to-vet payment model. Its scale, software integrations with veterinary clinics, and prevention focus make it a closely comparable peer to Lassie.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Many Pets (formerly Bought By Many) is a UK-headquartered digital-first pet insurance startup that has raised significant venture funding and pursues a similar product-led growth and tech-enabled insurance model in Europe.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Embrace is a US pet insurance provider offering accident, illness, and wellness coverage with a focus on customer experience. It is a direct comparable in product structure, customer targeting, and emphasis on direct-to-consumer service.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Spot is a digital-first US pet insurance company offering accident-only and comprehensive plans with customizable coverage. Its direct-to-consumer, technology-led approach parallels Lassie's prevention-first, app-native model.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Lemonade is an AI-driven, mobile-first insurance company offering renters, homeowners, and pet insurance. Its tech stack and AI claims automation make it a comparable insurtech, although its pet segment is just one of many lines.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Petplan is a long-established UK and US pet insurance provider with comprehensive accident and illness coverage. It is a comparable peer in product breadth, customer base, and deep veterinary channel partnerships.

TypeEmerging player
Description

Waggel is a UK digital-first pet insurance startup targeting a similar product-led, app-based experience. It is an emerging European peer with partial overlap in customer base and go-to-market approach.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Folksam is one of Sweden's largest insurance companies offering pet insurance among a broad portfolio. As a broad incumbent with strong brand recognition, it competes with Lassie in its home market and is a relevant comparable on regulatory environment.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

If is a leading Nordic and Baltic insurer offering pet insurance within a broad P&C portfolio. As a Scandinavian incumbent with established distribution, it is a comparable peer in regulatory environment and customer base.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Weaknesses5 records

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Competitive moat6 records

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Type, Details

Key risks7 records

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Key highlights7 records

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Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers1 record

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Name, Industry, Type, Use case, Source, UUID

Segment1 record

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile2 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
Yes
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

Integration2 records

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Title, Type, Description, Source

AI capability4 records

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Type, Description, Source

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Feature4 records

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Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
Profiles3 records

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Name, Designation, Designation category, Overview, Profile commentary, Source

No data
No data
Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds5 records

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors7 records

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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M&A

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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Lassie

Pet Insurancelassie.co

Lassie firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Lassie
Legal name
Lassie AB
Website
https://lassie.co
Company type
Private
Founded year
2020
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
101–250 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Lassie industry classification

Industry
Product category
Pet Insurance
SIC
Fire, Marine & Casualty Insurance (6331)
akta.pro primary industry
Veterinary Billing, Payments & Insurance Claims Software (HLAMAMAD)

Keywords

  • Pet insurance
  • Veterinary coverage
  • Animal health insurance
  • Pet wellness platform
  • Preventive pet care

Where Lassie is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Stockholm
HQ country
Sweden
HQ region
Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

Lassie business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

  1. Pet Insurance Premiums: Subscription-based pet insurance revenue from veterinary care coverage plans (Brons, Silver, Guld tiers) with annual or monthly billing. Premiums are collected from pet owners across Sweden, Germany, and France. The company reports over $100 million in annual recurring revenue.
  2. Supplementary Insurance Products: Additional revenue from life insurance policies (livförsäkring) and breeder insurance (uppfödarförsäkring) add-ons. Life insurance available up to 50,000 kr for dogs and 20,000 kr for cats, with breeder insurance at 100 kr/year for cats and 200 kr/year for dogs.
  3. Rewards-Based Engagement: Points earned through app engagement (courses, health tasks) that translate into insurance premium discounts, driving higher retention and engagement while reducing claims through preventive behavior.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
SubscriptionAnnualBrons (Bronze) - Basic coverage tier covering veterinary care up to 30,000 kr per year
SubscriptionAnnualSilver - Mid-tier coverage with selectable limits up to 60,000-120,000 kr per year
SubscriptionAnnualGuld (Gold) - Premium tier covering up to 160,000 kr per year for veterinary care
SubscriptionMonthlyPuppy/Kitten Discount - 50% reduction for the first 6 months
SubscriptionAnnualUppfödarförsäkring (Breeder Insurance) - Add-on coverage for breeders at 100-200 kr/year
SubscriptionAnnualLivförsäkring (Life Insurance) - Add-on life coverage up to 50,000 kr for dogs and 20,000 kr for cats

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Lassie product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Lassie is a prevention-first pet insurance company offering veterinary care coverage for dogs and cats across Sweden, Germany, and France. The company sells tiered insurance plans (Brons, Silver, Guld) covering up to 160,000 kr per year in veterinary costs, augmented by a mobile app that delivers digital vet consultations, over 200 educational health courses, and a points-based rewards system that translates preventive behaviors into premium discounts.

Product overview

Lassie is a Stockholm-based pet insurance company offering a prevention-first insurance model through a multi-product portfolio. The core offering consists of dog (Hundförsäkring) and cat (Kattförsäkring) insurance available in three coverage tiers: Brons, Silver, and Guld, providing up to 160,000 kr annually in veterinary care coverage. These are complemented by specialized add-on modules including puppy/kitten insurance (Valp- & kattungeförsäkring) with a 50% discount for young pets, life insurance (Livförsäkring) for death benefit coverage, and breeder insurance (Uppfödarförsäkring) for breeding-related veterinary costs. All insurance products are supported by the Lassie App, which serves as the central platform providing digital veterinary consultations via FirstVet, over 200 educational courses and daily tasks, GPS and health tracking integration with Tractive, and a rewards system offering up to 500 kr annual discounts. The company operates across Sweden, Germany, and France, insuring over 1 million pets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Hundförsäkring (Dog Insurance) Veterinary health insurance for dogs with three coverage tiers (Brons up to 30,000 kr/year, Silver up to 60,000-120,000 kr/year, Guld up to 160,000 kr/year). Includes preventive care features, digital vet consultations, rewards program, and international protection for up to 12 months of travel. No breed or age restrictions apply.
  • Kattförsäkring (Cat Insurance) Veterinary health insurance for cats with three coverage tiers (Brons, Silver, Guld) matching dog insurance structure. Includes TR (FORL) coverage after a 12-month waiting period, preventive care features, digital vet consultations, and rewards program.
  • Valp- & kattungeförsäkring (Puppy & Kitten Insurance) Specialized insurance package for puppies and kittens under 6 months, featuring a 50% discount for the first 6 months of coverage and one year of expert-developed courses for new pet parents. Immediate coverage without waiting period applies if the animal is under 120 days with an approved veterinary certificate.
  • Livförsäkring (Life Insurance) Life insurance add-on for dogs (up to 50,000 kr) and cats (up to 20,000 kr), payable upon death or euthanasia due to covered illness or accident. No deductible applies. Must be purchased together with veterinary care insurance.
  • Uppfödarförsäkring (Breeder Insurance) Breeder insurance add-on covering veterinary costs during pregnancy, hidden defects, fertility examinations, and cesarean sections, plus life insurance for puppies. Priced at 100 kr/year for cats and 200 kr/year for dogs with up to 30,000 kr coverage per kennel.
  • Lassie App Mobile application providing insurance management, digital veterinary consultations via FirstVet, over 200 health and training courses, daily tasks and challenges, activity tracking, and reward points redeemable for insurance discounts up to 500 kr/year for dogs and 250 kr/year for cats. Available on App Store and Google Play.

Quantifiable outcome

  • 60% of claims processed end-to-end in approximately 6 minutes in Germany
  • +3 more outcomes

Companies that use Lassie

Customer profile

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Lassie technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability4 records

Feature4 records

Lassie partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

  • LidlcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 February 2026Retail distribution partnership for pet insurance products through Lidl Plus app in Germany. Enables Lassie to reach Lidl's customer base for insurance sales alongside grocery shopping.
  • TractivecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 February 2026GPS tracker provider partnership offering bundled device with insurance. Customers receive Tractive GPS and health tracker valued up to 799 kr free with insurance subscription (requires 90 kr/month subscription). Enables activity-based discounts using GPS data for pet health monitoring.
  • FirstVetcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026Digital veterinary service provider integrated into Lassie's insurance product. Policyholders receive unlimited video consultations with licensed veterinarians through the FirstVet platform, included in all insurance packages.
  • ETU Forsikring (Danish Insurer)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2022Lassie functions as an intermediary with Danish insurer ETU Forsikring for insurance product distribution. Lassie provides the technology platform, app, and prevention-first model while ETU Forsikring provides the underlying insurance coverage.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Lassie competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Agria Pet Insurance: Agria is the dominant Nordic pet insurance provider offering dog, cat, and other animal insurance across Sweden and broader Europe. It is the most direct established competitor to Lassie in its home market.
  • Trupanion: Trupanion is a North American pet insurance leader with a tech-forward, direct-to-vet payment model. Its scale, software integrations with veterinary clinics, and prevention focus make it a closely comparable peer to Lassie.
  • Many Pets: Many Pets (formerly Bought By Many) is a UK-headquartered digital-first pet insurance startup that has raised significant venture funding and pursues a similar product-led growth and tech-enabled insurance model in Europe.
  • Embrace Pet Insurance: Embrace is a US pet insurance provider offering accident, illness, and wellness coverage with a focus on customer experience. It is a direct comparable in product structure, customer targeting, and emphasis on direct-to-consumer service.
  • Spot Pet Insurance: Spot is a digital-first US pet insurance company offering accident-only and comprehensive plans with customizable coverage. Its direct-to-consumer, technology-led approach parallels Lassie's prevention-first, app-native model.
  • Petplan: Petplan is a long-established UK and US pet insurance provider with comprehensive accident and illness coverage. It is a comparable peer in product breadth, customer base, and deep veterinary channel partnerships.

Broad incumbents

  • Lemonade: Lemonade is an AI-driven, mobile-first insurance company offering renters, homeowners, and pet insurance. Its tech stack and AI claims automation make it a comparable insurtech, although its pet segment is just one of many lines.
  • Folksam: Folksam is one of Sweden's largest insurance companies offering pet insurance among a broad portfolio. As a broad incumbent with strong brand recognition, it competes with Lassie in its home market and is a relevant comparable on regulatory environment.
  • If Skadeförsäkring: If is a leading Nordic and Baltic insurer offering pet insurance within a broad P&C portfolio. As a Scandinavian incumbent with established distribution, it is a comparable peer in regulatory environment and customer base.

Emerging players

  • Waggel: Waggel is a UK digital-first pet insurance startup targeting a similar product-led, app-based experience. It is an emerging European peer with partial overlap in customer base and go-to-market approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Lassie social profiles

Digital presence

Lassie financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Lassie leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Lassie funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds5 records

Investors7 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Lassie M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Lassie

What does Lassie do?

Lassie is a prevention-first pet insurance company offering veterinary care coverage for dogs and cats across Sweden, Germany, and France. The company sells tiered insurance plans (Brons, Silver, Guld) covering up to 160,000 kr per year in veterinary costs, augmented by a mobile app that delivers digital vet consultations, over 200 educational health courses, and a points-based rewards system that translates preventive behaviors into premium discounts.

Is Lassie a public or private company?

Lassie is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.

When was Lassie founded?

Lassie was founded in 2020. It employs 101 to 250 people.

Where is Lassie based?

Lassie is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, in the Europe region.

How does Lassie make money?

Three revenue lines are on record. Pet Insurance Premiums are the primary driver. The others are supplementary Insurance Products and rewards-Based Engagement.

Who are Lassie's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Agria Pet Insurance, Trupanion, Many Pets, Embrace Pet Insurance, Spot Pet Insurance and Petplan. Broad incumbents are Lemonade, Folksam and If Skadeförsäkring. Waggel is listed as an emerging player.

Does Lassie have an API?

No public API is recorded for Lassie.

What industry is Lassie in?

Lassie's product category is Pet Insurance. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAMAMAD, Veterinary Billing, Payments & Insurance Claims Software. Its SIC code is 6331.

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CoveragerLassie launches ChatGPT plugin for pet insuranceSwedish pet insurance agency Lassie launched a ChatGPT app that lets pet owners explore insurance quotes for dogs and cats. The app collects and confirms pet details, presents plan information, adjusts quote options, and answers coverage questions, with availability limited to countries supported by Lassie.FortuneLassie CEO Hedda Båverud Olsson says building a startup outside AI is an advantageLassie, a pet insurance startup, closed a $75 million Series C round and reports $100 million in annual revenue. CEO Hedda Båverud Olsson argues that building outside AI is an advantage, as no competitor like OpenAI will enter pet insurance. The company targets Germany, the U.K., and Sweden, avoiding Nordic markets due to regulatory complexity.Insurance TimesSwedish insurance firm launches UK pet platformSwedish pet insurance company Lassie has launched in the UK with a preventative pet insurance model that combines health guidance, behavioural rewards and insurance through a single app. The company, which launched in Sweden in 2020 and currently supports more than 300,000 dogs and cats across Sweden, Germany and France, secured £56m in Series C funding earlier this year bringing total funding to £87m. The platform uses AI-powered claims handling, personalised health advice based on pet age and breed, and rewards users with points for proactive pet health activities that can translate into lower premiums.FinSMEsLassie Raises $35M in Series A FundingLassie, a San Francisco-based AI company, raised $35M in Series A funding led by Andreessen Horowitz. The round brings total funding to $47M, with Alex Rampell joining the board. The company will use the funds to expand operations and development.TechStartupsVenture Capital & Startup Funding Roundup, June 3, 2026On June 3, 2026, AlphaSense raised $350 million at a $7.5 billion valuation, Oxford Quantum Circuits raised £260 million, and Coralogix raised $200 million. The rounds reflect concentrated venture capital in enterprise AI, quantum infrastructure, and observability, with Q1 2026 global startup investment reaching $300 billion.TechStartupsGoogle launches Gemma 4 12B, bringing frontier AI model to everyday laptopsGoogle released Gemma 4 12B, an encoder-free multimodal model for laptops, under an Apache 2.0 license. It achieves 78.8% on GPQA Diamond and 94.9% on DocVQA while using less than half the memory of the 26B MoE. The model targets 16GB VRAM laptops and supports text, image, and audio inputs.TechStartupsUber lays off 23% of people division as company streamlines operations and pushes deeper into AIUber is cutting 23% of its People and Places division, including HR and recruiting, as part of a restructuring led by newly promoted president Jill Hazelbaker. The cuts affect less than 1% of Uber's global workforce of about 34,000, while the company continues to invest in AI tools, including spending tiers for agentic AI.TechStartupsReal Finance partners with Anchorage Digital to build institutional infrastructure for tokenized assetsReal Finance and Anchorage Digital announced a strategic partnership to build institutional infrastructure for tokenized assets, covering issuance, custody, settlement, servicing, and secondary-market liquidity. Anchorage Digital will provide custody and treasury infrastructure for Real Finance's $ASSET token and tokenized instruments. The deal aims to move tokenization beyond pilots into functional on-chain capital markets.GlobeNewswireEurope Pet Insurance Market Trends Analysis Report 2026-2033 - Surge in Venture Funding Accelerating Insurtech ExpansionResearch and Markets released a report projecting the Europe pet insurance market to grow from USD 8.7 billion in 2025 to USD 25.9 billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 14.7%, driven by pet humanization trends, rising veterinary costs, and expanding pet ownership. Swedish InsurTech Lassie secured USD 75 million in Series C funding in February 2026 at a valuation of USD 400 million to fund European expansion and AI-driven claims processing, expanding from Sweden and Germany into France. Bought By Many (ManyPets) also secured USD 350 million in funding to advance international expansion, while Dalma raised EUR 20 million to build a vertically integrated pet care superapp.YahooEurope Pet Insurance Market Trends Analysis Report 2026-2033 - Surge in Venture Funding Accelerating Insurtech ExpansionThe Europe pet insurance market was valued at USD 8.7 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 25.9 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 14.7%, driven by pet humanization trends, rising veterinary costs, and increasing pet ownership. Venture capital funding has emerged as a primary growth accelerant, with several European pet insurtech firms raising substantial rounds including Lassie's USD 75 million Series C, ManyPets' USD 350 million funding, and Dalma's EUR 20 million raise to fuel multi-market expansion. The sustained multi-year investment pattern in the sector indicates structural rather than episodic institutional confidence in European pet insurance growth.