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IDfy raises $53 Mn led by Neo Secondaries Fund

EntrackrEntrackr · 14d ago
IDfy raises $53 Mn led by Neo Secondaries Fund
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IDfy raises $53 Mn led by Neo Secondaries Fund Trust and regtech platform IDfy has raised Rs 476 crore (around $53 million) in a Series F funding round comprising both primary and secondary transactions. The round was led by Neo Asset Management through its Neo Secondaries Fund, with participation from existing investors Blume Ventures, Analog Capital, Elev8, IndiaMART, and Kae Capital. The proceeds from the primary capital will be used for strategic acquisitions, expansion into new international markets, and further development of its product offerings. The secondary portion of the round will provide liquidity to early investors and employees. Founded in 2011, IDfy offers an integrated TrustStack platform covering digital onboarding, risk mitigation, fraud detection, and privacy governance. The company serves over 500 enterprise clients across more than 10 sectors and conducts over 500 million verification checks annually. IDfy has operations across seven countries, including India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. The funding comes amid increasing demand for identity verification, fraud detection, and privacy compliance solutions globally, driven by rising digital transactions and evolving regulatory requirements. In India, the rollout of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act and higher budgetary allocation for digital infrastructure have contributed to the growth of the regtech ecosystem. According to Entrackr, IDfy has raised over $120 million to date, including a $27 million round comprising primary and secondary transactions from Elev8, KB Investment, and Tenacity. On the financial front, IDfy reported operating revenue of Rs 186 crore in FY25, compared to Rs 145 crore in FY24. The company also reported a net profit of Rs 1.6 crore during the year, compared to a loss in the previous fiscal year.

ID verification platform IDfy raises $27 Mn in primary and secondary

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
ID verification platform IDfy raises $27 Mn in primary and secondary
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Identity verification startup IDfy has raised $27 million in a mix of primary and secondary fundraise from Elev8, KB Investment, and Tenacity Ventures. In October 2021, the Mumbai-based startup had raised $11.5 million in its Series D round led by TransUnion and Blume Ventures. With this fresh fundraise, IDfy further strengthens its position as Asia’s leading integrated identity platform and is poised for further expansion across the continent, the company said in a press release. Founded by Ashok Hariharan, Vineet Jawa and Hatim Baheranwala, IDfy builds technology products and solutions that accurately authenticate entities. This helps businesses prevent fraud and engage with verified entities with the least amount of friction. Its AI-based platform is used by organizations to streamline and automate their KYC, employee and merchant onboarding. IDfy claims to serve over 1,500 clients across diverse sectors like BFSI, FMCG, e-commerce, gaming, sharing economy, and conglomerates. Its clients and partners are spread across India, South East Asia, and the Middle East. The list includes the likes of Amazon, Airbnb, HDFC Bank, Dream11, and VISA. The firm also said that it has impacted over 150 million lives and runs over 60 million verifications every month. IDfy registered Rs 108 crore in revenue from operations in FY23 against Rs 56 crore in FY22, according to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible. The company also turned profitable in FY23 with Rs 4 crore profit compared to Rs 18 crore loss in FY22. IDfy competes with SpringVerify, AuthBridge, Digio and Perfios-owned Karza.

Exclusive: IDfy set to raise $25 Mn led by Neo Asset Management

EntrackrEntrackr · 15d ago
Exclusive: IDfy set to raise $25 Mn led by Neo Asset Management
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Exclusive: IDfy set to raise $25 Mn led by Neo Asset Management Identity verification startup IDfy is raising Rs 220 crore (around $25 million) in a fresh funding round led by Neo Asset Management, with participation from existing investors Emerald, Elev8, and others. The board at IDfy passed a special resolution to issue 24,39,850 Series F compulsorily convertible preference shares at an issue price of Rs 901.7 each to raise Rs 220 crore, filings with the Registrar of Companies show. Neo Asset Management, through its funds, will lead the round with an investment of Rs 189 crore. Blume Ventures will invest Rs 4.45 crore, Emerald Lush Rs 11 crore, and Elev8 Rs 5 crore. IndiaMart and Kael will contribute the remaining amount. The company plans to deploy the fresh proceeds towards growth initiatives and strengthening its balance sheet. As per Fintrackr’s estimates, IDfy’s post-money valuation stands at around Rs 2,420 crore ($272 million). Founded by Ashok Hariharan, Vineet Jawa, and Hatim Baheranwala, IDfy develops technology-driven products and solutions that authenticate individuals and businesses. Its platform enables enterprises to prevent fraud and onboard verified entities with minimal friction. The Mumbai-based company claims to serve over 1,500 clients across sectors such as BFSI, FMCG, e-commerce, gaming, sharing economy, and large conglomerates. It operates across India, SEA, and the Middle East. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, IDfy has raised over $70 million to date, including a $27 million round comprising primary and secondary transactions from Elev8, KB Investment, and Tenacity. During FY25, the company’s revenue grew 28.3% year-on-year to Rs 186 crore from Rs 145 crore in FY24. It also turned profitable during the year, reporting a net profit of Rs 1.6 crore.

Fraud prevention platform Bureau raises $30 Mn in Series B round

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
Fraud prevention platform Bureau raises $30 Mn in Series B round
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Risk intelligence platform Bureau has raised $30 million in Series B funding, led by Sorenson Capital. The round also witnessed participation from PayPal Ventures, along with existing investors including Commerce Ventures, GMO Venture Partners, Village Global, Quona Capital, and XYZ Ventures. The company had previously raised $20.7 million from its existing investors. The proceeds will be utilized to enhance its product portfolio, bolster talent acquisition, scale its go-to-market team, and expand its geographical reach to empower global financial ecosystems, Bureau said in a press release. Founded in 2020 by Ranjan R Reddy, Bureau is an AI-powered platform that delivers real-time, contextual fraud prevention across the entire customer lifecycle, going far beyond traditional rule-based systems. Its proprietary identity knowledge graph, with over half a billion identities and behavioral data, provides actionable risk intelligence and insights, serving global enterprises across banking, fintech, gaming, e-commerce, and consumer internet platforms. According to the Bengaluru-based company, its comprehensive solution suite includes advanced capabilities in money mule detection, account takeover, fraud ring detection, onboarding compliance, and decisioning workflows. Market research indicates that global fraud losses have surged past $5 trillion annually, a 56% increase in the past decade. The fraud prevention industry is projected to grow from $44 billion to $255 billion by 2032. Bureau enables organizations to navigate complex compliance requirements while providing a seamless experience for legitimate customers. It prevents fraud while safeguarding customer retention, revenue, and growth. It competes with IDfy, SpringVerify, AuthBridge, Digio and Perfios-owned Karza.

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