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Guidewire Buys Hyperexponential for $1.7B in AI Bet

Guidewire

October 28, 2026 | Reading time: 7 minutes – The insurance technology industry is entering a new phase of consolidation as established software providers compete to integrate artificial intelligence into core insurance operations. Guidewire Software’s proposed acquisition of UK-based insurtech company Hyperexponential is a major example of that shift. Guidewire has agreed to acquire Hyperexponential … Read more

Funding Wrap Of The Week: Asian Startups, August 2–7

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Asia’s startup ecosystem closed the first week of August with a burst of activity, led by a handful of large late-stage rounds and a long tail of early-stage bets across fintech, mobility, AI and insurtech. Ten deals stood out across the region, and in India specifically, the week marked a sharp rebound from a quiet … Read more