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Authy

acquired by TwilioYC W12

San Francisco, US · 201 employees · 15 known investors

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Authy provides a two-factor authentication (2FA) app that protects user accounts from unauthorized access by requiring device-based identity verification. The service enables individuals to secure their online accounts across various platforms against hackers and account takeovers.

CybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSecurityUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W12)

DPDaniel Palacio
Daniel PalacioCEO2011–2015
GCGleb Chuvpilo
Gleb ChuvpiloFounderformerGleb Chuvpilo worked at Palantir and Goldman Sachs before founding Authy through Y Combinator, and also founded Ride and Pager. He holds an MS in Computer Science from MIT and an MBA from Wharton.
DCDavid Cuadrado
David CuadradoTech Lead2011–2015Founder at Truora

Investors · 15

Corazon Capitallisted by Corazon CapitalChicago · $150K – $500K

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DCVC (Data Collective)listed by DCVC (Data Collective)Palo Alto · $5M – $25M

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Idealablisted by IdealabPasadena

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Streamlined Ventureslisted by Streamlined VenturesPalo Alto · $100K – $1M

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Tuesday Capitallisted by Tuesday CapitalSan Francisco

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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CRYPTO CURRENCY PARTNERSreportedSan Francisco

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DG Daiwa VenturesreportedTokyo

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Digital GaragereportedTokyo

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Founders FundreportedSan Francisco · $500K – $5M

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Salesforce VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $5M – $50M

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Start Capitalreported

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Winklevoss CapitalreportedNew York · $100K – $5M

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Also in the syndicate · 1

Salesforce.com

Funding

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Founder mafia

2 people who came through Authy went on to found or lead other companies.

Gleb ChuvpiloFounderFounded Thordynamics +6David CuadradoTech LeadFounded Truora

Related companies · 10

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Duo SecurityDuo provides identity and access security solutions that help organizations detect threats and verify user authentication across their infrastructure. The platform serves enterprise security teams across retail, education, and industrial sectors.
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YubicoYubico manufactures hardware security keys and authentication solutions that protect user identities and prevent unauthorized access for enterprises and consumers. The company develops FIDO/WebAuthn standards and security devices used globally to secure internet access.
OneleetOneleet provides a compliance management platform that helps SaaS companies achieve SOC 2, ISO 27001, and other security certifications. The platform integrates with cloud and development tools to automate evidence collection and compliance workflows for startups through enterprises.
AlterAlter provides an authentication layer and vault for AI agents to securely access third-party APIs and SaaS platforms. The platform handles OAuth tokens, API keys, fine-grained access policies, and audit logging through a single SDK.
ZapierZapier provides a platform for connecting AI models and agents to workflows and business applications, enabling teams to automate tasks across over 9,000 apps without coding. The platform serves enterprises, operations teams, and businesses of all sizes looking to deploy AI-driven automation for lead capture, customer support, employee onboarding, and other business processes.

Companies working in the same space as Authy.

Legal entities · 1

corporate structure
Authy Inc.

In the news

Twilio Acquires Two-Factor Authentication Service Authy | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Feb 2015Authy Raises $2.3M To Help Prevent The Next Celebrity Hack | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Sep 2014

Frequently asked questions

What does Authy do?
Authy provides a two-factor authentication (2FA) app that protects user accounts from unauthorized access by requiring device-based identity verification. The service enables individuals to secure their online accounts across various platforms against hackers and account takeovers.
Who founded Authy?
Authy was founded by Daniel Palacio, Gleb Chuvpilo.
Who are Authy's investors?
Authy's investors include Andreessen Horowitz, Corazon Capital, DCVC (Data Collective), Idealab, Streamlined Ventures, Tuesday Capital, Y Combinator, CRYPTO CURRENCY PARTNERS and 6 more.
Who acquired Authy?
Authy was acquired by Twilio.
Where is Authy headquartered?
Authy is headquartered in San Francisco, US.