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We are thrilled to announce our $38M Series A led by General Catalyst and Index Ventures and with participation from other great investors such as Andreessen Horowitz, Avid Ventures, and The General Partnership. We will use these funds to build a brighter future for the U.S. healthcare system, where employers can provide better health benefits for less money, and employees can keep the same great benefits from job to job. Thatch is on a path to being the default platform every forward-thinking company uses to provide health and wellness benefits for their teams. Read more about our announcement here: https://lnkd.in/e5V-sgZH

We’re proud to share that Thatch is a featured solution in the newly released People Tech Systems Guide by Shelby Wolpa — a trusted resource used by hundreds of people leaders to evaluate tools, build their tech stack, and scale smarter. It includes 150+ vetted vendors across HRIS, total rewards, recruiting, performance management, engagement, compliance, analytics, and more.   Download the guide for FREE until August 22 using the code TECHFREE2025 here: https://lnkd.in/gZZHWy6U

🚨 New on the Thatch blog: A must-read from our own Gary Daniels, former CEO of UnitedHealthcare’s Pacific Northwest division → https://lnkd.in/emfSp4jr In this op-ed, Gary draws on 15+ years inside one of the country’s largest carriers to explain why ICHRA isn’t just a new option—it’s the future of employer-sponsored healthcare. Key takeaways: ✅ ICHRA will dominate the market by 2028 - Carriers are retooling for the individual market because it delivers lower costs and better margins. ✅ Group plans are cracking under pressure - Volatile costs, Frankenstein networks, and legal liability are pushing employers toward something better—and more sustainable. ✅ Thatch is leading the way - With over 1,000 employers trusting us to deliver ICHRA benefits, we’re building the infrastructure to make individual-based healthcare work at scale. The full piece is a must-read for brokers, carriers, policymakers, and employers thinking beyond next year’s renewal. #ICHRA #healthcareinnovation #benefitsstrategy #employeebenefits #Thatch #futureofwork #healthtech

We had a fantastic time last week hosting our Midsummer Dining Experience in DC, co-hosted with Mighty One People Human Capital Consultancy! 🌅 There’s nothing better than real conversations with HR and people leaders who are rethinking how their teams experience benefits. Huge thanks to Serena Ziskroit JD, MAPP, Bruce Johnson, and Dena Olyaie for helping bring this community together, and to all the leaders who made time to connect IRL. Andre Chambers, Sarah (Puddu) Goumilevski, MBA, Sarika Lamont, Kristy Byrd, Heather Coles, PHR, SHRM-CP, CPCC, Kimberly Williams, Margaret (Maggie) Ruvoldt, Scott Drach, SHRM-SCP, GPHR, Barbara Hoey, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Shristi Kauffman, Jana Brown, EdD

What a week at ASCEND in Salt Lake City! Thatch’s Head of Revenue, Mark Kubera, delivered a breakout session on "The Future of Benefits: Moving Beyond One-Size-Fits-All with ICHRA.” The discussions that followed reinforced our belief that the benefits landscape is ripe for meaningful transformation. And the dinner we hosted was another standout moment — brokers sharing real challenges, brainstorming solutions, and getting genuinely excited about where this industry is heading. To everyone we met, learned from, and laughed with, thank you. These interactions fuel us to continue reshaping the future of employee benefits. 💪 Chad Schneider Brittany Goettsch Christine Taylor Liz Antaya, M-HBD, CHVP® Alex Farley Cayden Cazier Christine Mosby Rachel McLauchlin

At Thatch, we believe the healthcare system can be rebuilt — smarter, simpler, and more human. Our founder and CEO, Chris Ellis, recently sat down with Andrew Parambath, MD, MBA on the Pear VC Healthcare Playbook podcast to share his journey from scientist to startup founder — and why he’s betting on ICHRA to flip the traditional healthcare model on its head. Give it a listen to hear: 🔬 Lessons from the lab to the boardroom 💡 Why ICHRA is a game changer for employers and employees alike ❤️ How we’re building a healthcare system people love Check out the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/e2BqUQ2Z #Healthcare #Startups #ICHRA #Leadership #PearVC #Thatch

💥What an incredible week at the 2025 SHRM Annual Conference! We were proud to have our CEO and Co-Founder, Chris Ellis, take the stage to share how we can move beyond the one-size-fits-all approach and create employee benefit experiences that truly work for everyone. It was a privilege to connect with so many forward-thinking leaders at our booth — thank you to everyone who stopped by to chat, share ideas, and help push the industry forward. 🤝 We also hosted a fantastic dinner with HR executives, full of meaningful conversations and fresh ideas for how we can keep driving change in employee benefits together. The energy, insights, and connections were inspiring, and we are excited to keep the momentum going as we work to create a healthcare system people love. Chad Schneider Denis Kalamar Kara Kubarych Brown Zach Egan Taryn Livingstone Kristen Robinson Amir Durrani, PhD, PHR, SHRM-CP Idanyth Madrid Connie Leccese Kristine Harris

🚀 Thatch, in partnership with Ambetter Health, is heading to ASCEND 2025: NexGen Benefits July 7-10! As a proud sponsor of the conference, we are excited to join industry leaders and changemakers in Salt Lake City. 🎤 Don’t miss our Head of Revenue, Mark Kubera, taking the stage on Thursday, July 10 at 10:30 AM for a breakout session titled "The Future of Benefits: Moving Beyond One-Size-Fits-All with ICHRA." Hear from Mark about how brokers can leverage modern tech and smarter tools to deliver more flexible, competitive benefits strategies for their clients. If you’ll be there, we’d love to connect, exchange ideas, and explore how we can shape the future of benefits together. Please reach out to Taryn Livingstone at taryn@thatch.ai if you’d like to schedule time to speak with our team in Salt Lake City. #ASCEND2025 #EmployeeBenefits #HealthBenefits

📣 Attending SHRM25? We'd love to see you there! 📣 Thatch is a proud sponsor of this year’s SHRM Annual Conference, taking place June 29 – July 2 in sunny San Diego. 🌴 Our Founder & CEO, Chris Ellis, will be taking the stage on June 30 @ 11:15 AM with a must-attend session: 🗣 The Future of Benefits: Moving Beyond One-Size-Fits-All with ICHRA. In this session, Chris will unpack how HR leaders can embrace a defined contribution model—empowering employees with choice, simplifying admin, and creating benefit experiences that actually work for people. 📍 Come meet the Thatch team onsite to learn how we’re helping employers modernize their health benefits at booth #2351. 🎟 Want to attend SHRM25 for free? We’ve got a limited number of passes to give away—drop a comment below if you’re interested and we’ll reach out! #SHRM25 #FutureOfBenefits #ModernHR #ICHRA #EmployeeExperience #ThatchAtSHRM #HealthBenefitsFromTheFuture

🤝 Headed to Future of Work USA? Let’s connect! 🤝 We’re excited to join the innovators and leaders shaping the workplace of tomorrow at the 2025 Future of Work USA Conference in NYC. From new technologies to evolving employee expectations, we’re ready to explore how modern benefits play a critical role in building the future of work. 📍 Catch us at the Javits Center on June 11–12 🎤 Don’t miss our session: “The Future of Benefits: Moving Beyond One-Size-Fits-All” on June 11 at 2:20pm #futureofworkusa #fowusa #mmediaevents #futureworkplace #futuretalent #futurelearning