Keyri
AcquiredYC S21San Francisco, US · Founded 2021 · 5 employees · 1 known investors
Keyri provides fraud prevention and authentication software that uses device fingerprinting and biometric methods to help companies detect fraudulent activity and verify user identities across mobile and web applications.
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S21)
Keyri was founded in 2021 by Zain Azeem and Saif Malik.
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Zain AzeeminFounder & CEO2021–2024Zain Azeem founded Keyri, a YC S21 identity and security company that was acquired by Signifyd, where he now leads anti-fraud analytics and engineering initiatives. He previously worked in investment banking.
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Saif MalikinCo-Founder2022–2025Saif Malik holds degrees in Electrical Engineering, Economics, and Applied Mathematics from the University of Pennsylvania and has worked in technology and finance for over a decade, with extensive experience in strategic advisory roles focused on cybersecurity and infrastructure software.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Keyri do?
- Keyri provides fraud prevention and authentication software that uses device fingerprinting and biometric methods to help companies detect fraudulent activity and verify user identities across mobile and web applications.
- Who founded Keyri?
- Keyri was founded by Zain Azeem, Saif Malik in 2021.
- Who are Keyri's investors?
- Keyri's investors include Y Combinator.
- Where is Keyri headquartered?
- Keyri is headquartered in San Francisco, US.