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WarrantyNews covers Polygrade’s launch
WarrantyNews covers Polygrade’s emergence from stealth with $6.3 million in funding to bring AI-native claims management to the warranty industry.
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WarrantyNews, the warranty industry news site, published Polygrade’s launch announcement on October 6, 2026.
The piece covers Polygrade’s emergence from stealth with $6.3 million in funding, how its specialized AI agents perform claims work from triage and authorization to parts sourcing and contractor payment, and the company’s plans to expand into extended warranty, OEM warranty and equipment breakdown insurance.
It includes quotes from David Steckel, founder and CEO of Polygrade; Robert Coolidge of Encompass; Rachel Holt of Construct Capital; Jason Manns of Fidelity National Home Warranty; and Sandy Camera of Cinch Home Services.
About Polygrade
Polygrade is an AI-native claims management platform for the warranty industry. Polygrade uses specialized AI agents across the claims lifecycle, from first notice of loss through contractor payment. Founded in 2025 by veterans of Sears Home Services, Thumbtack and Setter, Polygrade has offices in Toronto, St. George, Utah and Austin, Texas, and serves warranty companies, suppliers and service providers across the United States. For more information, visit polygrade.com.
Media contact
Jess Poindexter
jess@polygrade.com
