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Cognito
Acquired★ Top companyFrictionless, modern identity verification that starts with just a…
Summer 2014Founded 201312 peoplePalo Alto, CA, USA; Remote
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Cognito is the highest converting ID verification system on the market. By starting with just a user's phone number, Cognito can verify their name, date of birth, address, phone, and Social Security Number. The strong link formed between a user and their phone number builds trust while reducing friction.
Founders · 3
Alain MeierFounder/CEO
Previously co-founded Cognito (S14), which was acquired by Plaid in 2022
Christopher MortonFounder/President and COO
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