# Insurance Tech Startup Shepherd Raises $42M to Underwrite the Physical Layer of AI

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> **Published:** 2026-03-24T12:00:00.000Z  
> **Category:** FUNDING  
> **Impact Score:** 140/100  
> **Primary Source:** [SiliconANGLE](https://siliconangle.com/2026/03/24/insurance-tech-startup-shepherd-raises-42m-underwrite-physical-layer-ai)  
> **Canonical Citation:** [https://spidits.com/timeline/insurance-tech-startup-shepherd-raises-42m-to-underwrite-the-physical](https://spidits.com/timeline/insurance-tech-startup-shepherd-raises-42m-to-underwrite-the-physical)

## Executive Summary
Artificial intelligence-native insurance provider Shepherd has just raised $42 million in a new funding round to underwrite the massive infrastructure boom that's fueling the industry's growth.

## Referenced Coverage & Sources
- **[SiliconANGLE](https://siliconangle.com/2026/03/24/insurance-tech-startup-shepherd-raises-42m-underwrite-physical-layer-ai)**: Insurance tech startup Shepherd raises $42M to underwrite the physical layer of AI — _Artificial intelligence-native insurance provider Shepherd has just raised $42 million in a new funding round to underwrite the massive infrastructure boom that's fueling the industry's growth. The Series B round was led by Intact Private Capital and saw participation from Spark Capital, Costanoa..._

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