Dorothy

Dorothy helps property owners navigate insurance claims by connecting them with independent public adjusters who work on the policyholder’s behalf. Unlike dealing directly with insurance companies alone, Dorothy gives customers expert support focused on maximizing claim payouts and speeding up settlements. There is no upfront cost, as adjusters are only paid when the customer gets paid.

Investment Details

Portfolia Fund

Funding Round

Seed

Milestones

Funded in 2021

About the Founder

Arianna Armelli

Arianna Armelli is the founder and CEO of Dorothy, motivated by firsthand experience witnessing homeowners struggle to recover after Hurricane Sandy. Trained in landscape architecture and regional planning at the University of Pennsylvania, she combines climate data, disaster planning, and community-focused design to build more equitable and resilient solutions.

Real Investors. Real Outcomes.

“I have learned so much about leadership, financial well-being, and the power of connection from the amazing community of women at Portfolia.”

Peggy Northrop

CEO of Watermark and Former Editor-in-Chief of More Magazine, Connecticut

“I love the concept of being able to invest and collaborate with others, mitigating my own risk by investing in a portfolio. It lets me see more deals in the pipeline.”

Chantell Preston

Healthcare Executive, Houston, TX

“I joined because I was excited that the model was more like a mutual fund and offered exposure to so many companies and opportunities to further learning.”

Namrita Kapur

Fellow, Yale School of Management, Boston, MA