By David Nault, November 14, 2025
An incredible founder journey and a proud moment for Luge Capital
ProNavigator, one of Canada’s standout insurtech companies, was acquired by Guidewire Software (NYSE: GWRE), the global leader in P&C insurance platforms.
This is a huge milestone for Joseph D’Souza and his whole team, and a proud moment for us at Luge Capital, who’ve had the privilege of being part of their journey since 2020.
Betting early on a bold vision
When we first met Joseph, his mission was clear: make knowledge instantly accessible for everyone working in insurance. He saw how much time underwriters, brokers, and claims teams wasted hunting for information across multiple systems, and he set out to fix that with a purpose-built knowledge management platform.
That conviction resonated with us and our insurance network of partners and investors. We co-led ProNavigator’s Series A and later doubled down in their growth round, working closely with Joseph as he expanded across North America and built strong traction with major insurers.
Building something insurers truly needed
ProNavigator’s success was no accident. Joseph and his team spent considerable time listening to customers and refining the product until it felt indispensable. The result was a platform that became, in their customers’ words, “Google for insurance.”
Their software helps insurance professionals instantly surface the right answers, improve decision-making, and serve customers and brokers faster. The kind of tangible value that every insurer strives for but finds it challenging to achieve.
Why this acquisition makes so much sense
Guidewire is the backbone for hundreds of insurers worldwide, and ProNavigator fits perfectly into their vision for a smarter, more connected insurance ecosystem. By bringing ProNavigator’s technology into Guidewire’s platform, insurers will gain seamless access to contextual knowledge across underwriting, claims, and policy operations.
For Joseph and his team, it’s a chance to scale their impact globally. For Guidewire, it’s a smart move to strengthen their suite with cutting-edge knowledge capabilities. And for us at Luge, it’s another proof point that deep, domain-focused innovation in insurance can lead to world-class outcomes.
Reflecting on the journey
As investors, moments like this remind us why we do what we do. We don’t just invest capital, we back founders with vision and conviction. Joseph and his team exemplify that spirit: relentless, customer-obsessed, and willing to tackle a complex industry from the inside out.
We’re incredibly proud of what they’ve accomplished and grateful to have played a small part in their success story.
Congratulations
A huge congratulations to the ProNavigator team, and our co-investors who supported the company’s growth including our friends at Graphite Ventures, Tactico and GreenSky Ventures.
And of course, congratulations to Guidewire for welcoming a team that’s redefining how knowledge flows in insurance. We can’t wait to see what you build together.
If you’re a founder reimagining how financial services or insurance should work, we’d love to hear from you. You can contact us here.