The round was led by MassMutual through the MM Catalyst Fund, with participation from Aperture VC, Newark Venture Partners, and Cameron Ventures. The company intends to use the funds to to expand its product and distribution footprints. Founded by Jay Grayson and Kate Terry, Surround Insurance is an insurance company for driving, renting, and freelancing, which combines innovative products with expert advice through independent agents, mobility platforms, embedded channels, and directly through the Surround Insurance Agency. Its platform provides: • The Customizer – to Match users’ lifestyle to the right insurance for them Insurance Advisor in Your Pocket, which enables users to connect with a live agent for expert advice, not a bot. The company distributes through independent agents, partners such as Nerdwallet, and directly to consumers through the Surround Insurance Agency.