Tulip
Equipment rental insurance platform for damage and theft coverage, distributed through partner rental operators.
Overview
Tulip is a P&C MGA providing equipment rental insurance through its proprietary Colibri software platform. The company targets equipment rental operators in France, offering a turnkey way to include damage and theft coverage in their rental offerings. Tulip operates as the digital infrastructure layer between rental operators and insurance capacity providers.
The company works with three risk-bearing partners -- Opteven, Seyna, and Wakam -- to underwrite policies across equipment categories including bikes, high-tech devices, winter sports gear, water sports gear, event equipment, and small tools. Coverage is structured to align with rental durations and operational workflows of partner operators.
As of 2026, Tulip has reached 500+ active operator partners and processed more than 2,000 claims. The company raised a EUR 1M Seed round in October 2022 from Bpifrance, SIDE Capital, and WILCO.
Products & Services
Colibri Platform
Colibri is a web-based management platform for equipment rental companies. Partner operators use Colibri to offer insurance at the point of rental, managing policy generation, coverage configuration, and claims.
Key Features
- Damage coverage for rented equipment
- Theft coverage for rented equipment
- Digital claims filing integrated into the platform
Target Users: Equipment rental operators (bikes, tools, high-tech equipment, sporting goods)
Distribution: B2B2C -- through equipment rental operator partners
Coverage Categories
Tulip supports insurance across several equipment rental categories:
Key Features
- Bike rental (long-term, seasonal, cargo bikes)
- High-tech equipment leasing (smartphones, tablets, cameras)
- Winter sports equipment (ski, snowboard)
- Water sports equipment
- Event equipment rental
- Small tool rental
At a Glance
- Founded
- 2018
- Headquarters
- Paris, France
Category & Focus
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Last updated: 2026-07-31