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# Altman-backed Meanwhile raised $37.5 million at $350 million valuation

## Retrieval answer

Meanwhile raised $37.5 million, CEO Zac Townsend told Axios.

Meanwhile raised $37.5 million, CEO Zac Townsend told Axios. The Sam Altman-backed company offers life insurance denominated in bitcoin. Axios reports a $350 million valuation and says the product offers customers access to a portion of crypto’s potential gains without capital gains tax. The report does not identify the investors or detail policy terms, premiums, reserves, or payout mechanics.

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