Lumen Insurance

Lumen Insurance is a trusted insurance provider for funded startups at every stage of growth.
Lumen Insurance
Lumen Insurance is a trusted insurance provider for funded startups at every stage of growth.
About
Lumen Insurance

Agency Background

Since 2016, Austin, Texas-based Lumen Insurance has helped founders from seed to series D not only mitigate risk, but grow their business responsibly. We are deeply experienced in every stage of the startup lifecycle, and serve clients operating nationwide.

Agency History

2016

Lumen Insurance was founded by David Perez, an insurance industry veteran and former officer in the United States Air Force.

2018

David funded Insuretech Austin, which is now the #1 monthly meetup for insurance technology disruptors.

2024

Lumen announced a comprehensive new Employee Benefits offering, in partnership with NFP.

2025

Lumen joined the Equal Parts family of agencies, unlocking the freedom to spend more time advising clients, and less time managing back-of-house operations.

Today

The team works closely with founders from a wide array of industries to help them navigate the journey from seed stage to public company. By blending deep industry insight with AI-backed quoting, we help you get covered faster, smarter, and with fewer surprises.

MEET THE TEAM

Key Contacts

David Perez

Founder

David Perez is an insurance veteran with over 14 years of experience, both at large agencies, and later leading Lumen Insurance, the firm he founded in 2016. Prior to his time in insurance, Dave served 6+ years in the US Air Force as a nuclear weapons officer. He earned his undergrad from Texas A&M and an M.B.A. from Colorado State.

Dave has a passion for the outdoors, and lives in Austin with his wife Bethany, and three kids.

Trusted by the Best
"Our Equal Parts advisor has been so much more than our resident business insurance expert over the past 3+ years. He has always sought to bring value to every conversation, from introductions to objective feedback, and thoughtful council."
Ben
P.
CEO
"Our advisor is a powerhouse advocate for us in the community, and an expert on ensuring our company stays safe. He’s clear about what we need and why we need it, and has helped us grow when we hit new challenges."
James
D.
Founder
"I needed a variety of policies for my funded seed stage company. Not only did my advisor always pick up the phone, but he educated me, and was there for us along every step of our growth. David has been a true partner, and one I can strongly recommend."
Jonathon
C.
Founder
VISIT US

Lumen Insurance

119 Nueces Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 877-4928
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Why Equal Parts?

We blend deep industry insight with AI-backed quoting to get you covered faster, smarter, and with fewer surprises.

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