Health and life insurance providers are grappling with an increasing volume of claims driven by chronic diseases and an aging population. Traditional processes struggle to scale, but Paris-based startup Qantev is here to change that. The company has just raised €30 million in its Series B funding round, aiming to outperform larger AI models with its suite of tailored, small AI solutions.

Qantev’s technology assists clients like AXA and Generali in managing claims efficiently by employing AI models that conduct the same checks as in-house medical staff, such as determining medical necessity, pricing accuracy, and fraud detection. “Automating health insurance is much more complex than, say, automating property damage claims,” says Tarik Dadi, Qantev’s founder and CEO. His insights came from his tenure as a senior data scientist at AXA, where he identified the need for a more efficient claims process.

Founded in 2018 with CTO Hadrien de March, who has a doctorate and quant expertise, Qantev initially secured a €1.7 million seed round in 2020 and followed it up with a €10 million Series A in 2022. Now, with major VC firms Elaia, Omnes, and Raise Ventures participating in this latest round, Dadi notes the swift interest in their solutions.

“Given the current LLM craze, many startups are opting for a one-size-fits-all AI approach, but we believe in a specialized model,” Dadi explains. Qantev’s success hinges on its collection of targeted AI models trained on historical client data, which prioritizes accuracy over the generalized outputs that larger models might produce. “In healthcare, you can’t afford mistakes,” he emphasizes, underlining the necessity for precision in health-related decisions.

The new funding will not only bolster Qantev’s team—aiming to double its headcount by year-end—but will also fuel its international expansion, particularly in Asia and North America. Despite facing competition from firms like Alaffia Health and Anomaly, Qantev’s global client base offers a unique advantage, allowing for organic growth as new subsidiaries adopt its software.

While the lengthy sales cycles associated with large clients can be challenging, Dadi notes the rewards: “These are big-ticket items.” With support from Blossom Capital, which understands enterprise software well, Qantev envisions itself as a comprehensive operating system for health insurance. Although claims management is its current focus, the company sees potential in expanding to other areas, such as underwriting, as it continues to build trust and leverage data from its clientele.

Ultimately, Qantev is part of a broader trend where AI is deployed to combat rising healthcare costs, promising to transform the way health insurance operates.