Florian Graillot is a prominent investor at Astoria.VC, specializing in InsurTech investments in Europe. He has been actively involved in the InsurTech sector, backing startups like Embea, a Berlin-based company focusing on embedded life insurance. Graillot's insights on the industry highlight the importance of understanding the complexities of insurance, especially for founders entering the market. He emphasizes the significance of prior knowledge or experience in the insurance industry for founding teams, underscoring the value of insiders who grasp the market dynamics. Graillot is open to cold pitches from founders, particularly in the insurtech sector, and encourages thorough research and evidence of product-market fit before approaching for investment