Meanwhile, the world’s first regulated Bitcoin life insurance company has secured $82 million in funding to expand its offering of Bitcoin-denominated insurance and retirement products. The funding round, co-led by Bain Capital Crypto and Haun Ventures, with participation from Pantera Capital, Apollo, Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures, and Stillmark, brings the company’s total 2025 funding to $122 million.
The Bermuda-based company, regulated by the Bermuda Monetary Authority, has pioneered several innovations in the Bitcoin financial sector, including becoming the first Bitcoin-denominated life insurer globally and securing Bermuda’s first long-term insurance license. Meanwhile’s products combine traditional life insurance and annuities with Bitcoin, offering policyholders protection against inflation while providing secure wealth transfer options.
“Life insurers have always provided the steady, long-term capital that keeps financial markets moving,” said Zac Townsend, CEO of Meanwhile. “We’re bringing that same role to Bitcoin—helping families save and protect wealth in BTC, while giving institutions new ways to earn returns and launch bitcoin-indexed products that are compliant and easy to scale. This raise lets us build on what’s working and expand it with partners around the world.”
The company has reported over 200% growth in Bitcoin assets under management, reflecting increasing demand from both individuals and institutions seeking Bitcoin-denominated savings and corporate treasury products. Meanwhile generates Bitcoin returns through conservative lending and private credit, establishing itself as one of the world’s largest long-duration BTC lenders.
Chris Ahn, Partner at Haun Ventures, emphasized the importance of Meanwhile’s role in the evolving Bitcoin economy: “Just as the U.S. economy was built on insurance, pensions, and mortgages, the Bitcoin economy will require its own long-duration financial products. Meanwhile is the first mover in this category, and we believe it will unlock a new wave of innovation across Bitcoin-denominated markets.”
The funding will accelerate Meanwhile’s global expansion through institutional partnerships, enabling broader access to BTC-denominated life insurance, annuities, savings, and insurance bonds. The company operates under strict regulatory oversight, meeting solvency and reserve standards comparable to established traditional insurers.
Founded by fintech entrepreneurs Zac Townsend and Max Gasner, Meanwhile has positioned itself at the intersection of traditional finance and Bitcoin innovation. The company’s approach to combining conventional insurance products with Bitcoin represents a significant step toward mainstream adoption of Bitcoin-based financial services.
The investment from both crypto-native and traditional financial institutions signals growing confidence in Bitcoin’s role in mainstream financial products, particularly in the insurance sector, which represents approximately 3% of global GDP.
