Startup Insurance

Startup Insurance Checklist by Funding Stage.

What to add, increase, or restructure at each funding round — from first contract to IPO-ready governance.

How to use this checklist

Each section lists the coverage and risk-management decisions that typically come up at that funding stage. Items are written so you can mark them done, in progress, or not-yet relevant. Stage-specific limits and structure should be confirmed against your actual contracts and exposure.

Startup insurance checklist by funding stage

  1. Pre-seed — 5 action items
  2. Seed — 5 action items
  3. Series A — 5 action items
  4. Growth (Series B–D) — 5 action items
  5. Mature / IPO-track — 5 action items

Frequently asked questions

Will this be available as a downloadable PDF?

Yes — the downloadable version is part of our content publishing wave. Until then, this page is a complete working reference.

How often should we revisit this list?

Every funding round, every material customer contract, every renewal, and at least annually as a calendar event.