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Donuts

Acquired · Think: a life insurance / medical insurance offering for folks in Japan, brought to you by Sasuke Financial Lab. The user only answers seven questions and Donuts’ proprietary algorithms proposes the best insurance plan.

WebsitePlug and Play page

Why it ranks

How the rank works
5signal of 100 · rising 3
  • acquiredOutcome · YC, program pages, Acquisitions+4
  • went through Plug and PlayProgram · this site+1

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Competitors

OtherMeanwhileShared: life insurance, financial, insurtechPlug and PlayBermudaStartup →OtherLoop HealthShared: insurance plan, labYC W20MHStartup →OtherSlice LabsShared: innovative insurtech, insurance coverage, userPlug and PlayUnited StatesStartup →OtherAcquiredCatchShared: insurance plan, lifeYC W19New York CityStartup →OtherHealiaShared: insurance plan, coverageYC W24ColumbusStartup →
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MeanwhileShared: life insurance, financial, insurtechPlug and Play Not statedOther
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HealiaShared: insurance plan, coverageYC W24ActiveOther

Adjacent

AIqantevShared: life insuranceEF 2019ParisStartup →AIInfrasAIShared: life insurance, financial, processPlug and PlayUnited StatesStartup →AIVenteurShared: insurance plan, proprietary, processPlug and PlayUnited StatesStartup →AIWavelengthShared: user onlyAntler 2026IndiaStartup →Developer toolsInactiveLight Table/EveShared: only answer, questionYC S12San FranciscoStartup →
Companies next to Donuts
Company
qantevShared: life insuranceEF 2019 +1Not statedAI
InfrasAIShared: life insurance, financial, processPlug and Play Not statedAI
VenteurShared: insurance plan, proprietary, processPlug and Play Not statedAI
WavelengthShared: user onlyAntler 2026Not statedAI
Light Table/EveShared: only answer, questionYC S12InactiveDevtools

Also from Plug and Play

All of Plug and Play
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Company
SecuraAIA Princeton-based startup helping highly regulated industries, such as healthcare, safely deploy AI by automating AI security and governance.2 programsNot statedAI
Mango MedicalFoundation models for planning orthopedic surgeryteam of 32 programsActiveAI
HypercubicAgentic AI for Mainframe Operations and Modernizationteam of 3on 3 Glyph sourcesActiveAI, Devtools
IndustrialMind.aiThe AI manufacturing engineer that turns drawings into production-ready decisions - 10x faster, proven at Siemens and Fortune 500 factories2 programsNot statedAI
XatomsXatoms utilizes AI and quantum chemistry to accurately predict 3D models of photocatalytic structures, aiding in cleaning polluted waters across the globe.2 programsNot statedAI
Eloquent AIThe AI Operator for Financial Servicesteam of 52 programsActiveAI

Programs

Programs Donuts went through
ProgramCohortSource
Plug and PlayNot statedPlug and Play Page

About Donuts

"Donuts, operated by Sasuke Financial Lab, is an innovative Insurtech platform revolutionizing the insurance selection process in Japan. Users simply answer a few questions, and Donuts' proprietary algorithms generate personalized life or medical insurance plans tailored to their needs. By automating and simplifying the insurance selection process, Donuts ensures that individuals can easily access the best insurance coverage without the hassle of extensive research or complex decision-making. This user-friendly approach to insurance selection sets Donuts apart in the industry, offering a seamless and efficient solution for individuals seeking reliable insurance options in Japan."

Status
Acquired
Category
Other
Location
Japan
Checked
7h ago

Donuts: questions

Which accelerators did Donuts go through?

Donuts is listed by Plug and Play.

Is Donuts still active?

Plug and Play lists Donuts as acquired.

Where is Donuts based?

Donuts lists Japan as its location on Plug and Play's page.