Google's Gradient Ventures unit led a seed round for the online homeowners insurance platform late last year and has returned for its series A.

US-based online insurance provider Openly completed a $15m series A round yesterday that included Gradient Ventures, the artificial intelligence-focused fund owned by internet technology provider Google.

Venture capital firm Obvious Ventures led the round, which also featured VC firm Point Judith Capital and undisclosed others.

Openly offers homeowners insurance through an online platform that streamlines the process for customers and insurance agents. It will use the series A funding to enter new markets and aims to have a presence in…

Robert Lavine

Robert Lavine is special features editor for Global Venturing.