Lateral develops products that blend private healthcare coverage, nurse-led care navigation and preventative 'stay-healthy' benefits into a single policy aimed at the UK’s 14 million-strong over-60s demographic. Its flagship offering, the Lateral Health Plan, gives members help understanding diagnoses, choosing between NHS and private treatment pathways, and accessing annual health checks. A team of qualified case-management nurses delivers personalised guidance to ensure users get the most from both public and private care options. The company emphasises simple, transparent pricing and evidence-based preventative care to keep older adults active for longer. Lateral was founded by Laura Ashforth, former managing director at insurtech unicorn Zego, and Steven Mendel, co-founder and ex-CEO of ManyPets. The nine-person team sees a significant market opportunity in serving active retirees whose needs are not met by traditional insurers. Following its recent seed raise, Lateral is focused on rolling out the Health Plan across the UK. No revenue or user figures have been disclosed to date.

Total raised

$3M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Seed

Latest activity

Feb 2026