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Doylestown, US · Founded 2019 · Delaware corporation · 5 known investors

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Ory is an API-first identity and access management (IAM) platform providing login, single sign-on, granular permissions, and access controls for customer-facing apps, B2B enterprise customers, and AI agents. It offers flexible deployment options ranging from self-hosted to fully managed cloud services.

CybersecurityDeveloper ToolsSaaS

Founders & leadership

Ory was founded in 2019 by Aeneas Rekkas and Thomas Curran.

ARAeneas Rekkas
Aeneas RekkasFounderHe co-founded Serlo Education in 2010, a German non-profit operating an open education platform serving over a million monthly users, and holds an MSc in Computer Science from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich with a focus on security and databases.
TC
Thomas CurranCo-founderThomas Curran is an executive with experience in the C-suite of Fortune 500 technology and media companies and has founded multiple software ventures. He currently serves as Executive Officer and Director of Ory, an API-first identity and access management platform, while advising private equity and technology firms on AI infrastructure, security, and digital transformation.
JKJeff Kukowski
Jeff KukowskiCEOJeff Kukowski has held operating roles across venture-backed startups, private equity-scaled companies, and public company turnarounds, leading product development and launches in cybersecurity, identity, cloud infrastructure, and healthcare sectors.
TA
Thomas Aidan CurranFounder

Board

GMGeorge Mathew
George MathewBoard directorManaging Director at Insight Partners
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Colin HannaBoard directorPartner at Balderton Capital

Investors · 5

In-Q-Tellisted by In-Q-TelTysons · $100K – $2.5M

How we know: In-Q-Tel's portfolio page · funding news · ory.com · Not right? Tell us

Insight Partnerslisted by Insight PartnersNew York · $120M – $350M

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PHX Ventureslisted by PHX VenturesTempe · $1M – $5M

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Also in the syndicate · 1

Insight Ventureslead

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$25.6M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2021–2024

▶$5MraisedApr 2024 · 7 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Robert NapiltoniaExecutive Officer
  • Paul WahlDirector
  • George MathewDirector
  • Colin HannaDirector
  • Leonie HabermannExecutive Officer
  • Thomas CurranDirector
  • Aeneas RekkasExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$5M
Amount sold
$5M
First sale
Apr 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$20.6MraisedJul 2021 · 7 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • George MathewDirector
  • Aeneas RekkasExecutive Officer, Director
  • Thomas CurranExecutive Officer, Director
  • Colin HannaDirector
Offering amount
$20.9M
Amount sold
$20.6M
Placement agents
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First sale
Jun 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Founder mafia

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

George MathewDirectorFounded AnacondaJeff KukowskiCEOFounded SecureAuth

In the news

Ory Corp Raises $5M in Series A Extensionfinsmes.com · Apr 2024

Frequently asked questions

What does Ory do?
Ory is an API-first identity and access management (IAM) platform providing login, single sign-on, granular permissions, and access controls for customer-facing apps, B2B enterprise customers, and AI agents. It offers flexible deployment options ranging from self-hosted to fully managed cloud services.
Who founded Ory?
Ory was founded by Aeneas Rekkas, Thomas Curran in 2019.
Who are Ory's investors?
Ory's investors include Balderton Capital, In-Q-Tel, Insight Partners, PHX Ventures.
How much funding has Ory raised?
Ory has disclosed $25.6M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Ory headquartered?
Ory is headquartered in Doylestown, US.