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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.

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.

Indian fintech regulatory companies welcome RBI move on KYC fraud

ThehindubusinesslineThehindubusinessline · 2y ago
Indian fintech regulatory companies welcome RBI move on KYC fraud
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Tech start-ups in India that provide regulatory services to financial institutions, such as IDfy, EMudhra, and Signzy, have welcomed the Reserve Bank of India's cautionary measures against frauds in know your customer (KYC) updation. As digital India and small businesses increasingly rely on fintech platforms, there is a growing need for fraud detection and prevention services. The RBI's warning comes in light of the rising instances of bank fraud in the country. Fintech companies are encouraged to adopt a risk-based approach to strike a balance between regulatory compliance and customer convenience. Customers are advised to avoid sharing sensitive information with unofficial channels and report any cyber fraud to their banks.

Exclusive: IDfy posts Rs 188 Cr revenue in FY25 while maintaining profitability

EntrackrEntrackr · 7m ago
Exclusive: IDfy posts Rs 188 Cr revenue in FY25 while maintaining profitability
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Exclusive All Stories Exclusive: IDfy posts Rs 188 Cr revenue in FY25 while maintaining profitability According to the startup data intelligence platform TheKredibe, Blume Ventures is the largest external stakeholder with 20.53% followed by Trans Union International, which owns 7.1% of the company. Kunal Manchanada 19 Jul 2025 11:44 IST Identity verification startup IDfy has maintained its growth momentum, achieving 30% year-over-year growth during the previous fiscal year, which ended in March 2025. At the same time, the company is back to profitability, according to two sources and documents reviewed by Entrackr. IDfy’s revenue from operations increased to Rs 188.5 crore in FY25 from Rs 145 crore in FY24, as per the documents. Founded by Ashok Hariharan, Vineet Jawa, and Hatim Baheranwala, IDfy builds technology products that help businesses authenticate individuals and entities with minimal friction. The professional fees collected from the clients for providing services are the primary revenue stream for the company. The Mumbai-based company claims to serve over 1,500 clients across various sectors, including BFSI, FMCG, e-commerce, gaming, the sharing economy, and large conglomerates. According to IDfy, it has impacted more than 150 million lives and processes over 60 million verifications every month. IDfy’s decent revenue growth, coupled with controlled costs, helped the company post a notable profit of Rs 7.8 crore in FY25. In comparison, the company had reported a loss of Rs 8.8 crore in FY24. Responding to Entrackr's queries, an IDfy spokesperson said, "Since the numbers are unaudited we cannot comment on or respond to this." IDfy has raised over $50 million in total funding so far, including a $27 million round comprising both primary and secondary components from Elev8, KB Investment, and Tenacity Ventures in March last year. According to the startup data intelligence platform TheKredibe, Blume Ventures is the largest external stakeholder with 20.53% followed by Trans Union International, which owns 7.1% of the company. IDfy competes with several players in the identity verification and fraud prevention space, including Delhi-based AuthBridge, which raised $7 million from Phi Capital; Groww-backed Digio, Karza, owned by Perfios; SpringVerify, and a few others. With digital onboarding and compliance becoming essential across sectors, the identity verification and fraud prevention space is expanding rapidly. IDfy, with revenue nearing Rs 190 crore in FY25 and continued profitability, is emerging as a key player driving this momentum. Backed by strong growth and deep-tech capabilities, the company has marked a solid position for itself. Let’s see where it goes from here.

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