German insurtech Wefox secures $55m debt financing from Deutsche Bank and UniCredit

  • Berlin-based insurtech Wefox secures $55 million in debt financing.
  • Deutsche Bank and UniCredit are the key financiers.
  • The financing is structured as a convertible debt agreement.
  • Wefox focuses on global expansion and mergers/acquisitions with the funds.
  • Increased investments in artificial intelligence (AI) are on the horizon.
  • Wefox CEO Julian Teicke sees this as a significant affirmation of profitable growth.
  • Wefox, founded in 2015, operates as a digital insurance company through intermediaries, not directly to customers.
Laura M
Laura M
Laura is a financial reporter, editor, and researcher with a particular interest in fintech innovation, capital markets, and the evolving global banking landscape.

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