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Proxy

acquired by OuraYC S16YC Top Company

San Francisco, US · Founded 2016 · 20 employees · 4 known investors

Proxy develops a digital wallet application for mobile devices and wearable rings that handles payments, identity verification, and authentication.

ConsumerHardwareHard TechIdentityUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S16)

Proxy was founded in 2016 by Denis Mars and Simon Ratner.

DMDenis Mars
Denis Marsin𝕏CEO and Co-founder2016–2023Denis Mars has founded three companies, all of which have exited, and now invests in artificial intelligence-focused startups.
SRSimon Ratner
Simon Ratnerin𝕏CTO, Founder2015–2023Simon Ratner is founder and CTO of Proxy, which develops a digital wallet application for mobile devices and wearable rings that handles payments, identity verification, and authentication.

Investors · 4

Blackbird VenturesSydney · $149K – $60M
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
Kleiner PerkinsreportedMenlo Park · $500K – $15M
Scale Venture PartnersreportedSan Francisco · $5M – $25M

In the news

U.S. Proxy Season: Say-on-Pay, One-Time Awards, and Equity Plan Trendscorpgov.law.harvard.edu · Jun 2026Illicit Finance in Regional Proxy Funding: How Iran Moves Moneyiransto.com · Nov 2025Oura Acquires Proxy to Expand Into Payments and Authenticationpymnts.com · May 2023ŌURA ring make to buy Digital Identity Startup Proxybloomberg.com · May 2023Proxy Is Digitizing Your Presenceblog.ycombinator.com · Jul 2021Biometric Digital Identity: Proxy Acquires Smart Ring Startup Motiv For ‘Man-Machine Symbiosis’forbes.com · Jul 2021New app will help employers verify workers' coronavirus vaccine status - Axiosaxios.com · Jun 2021Proxy Secures $42M in Series B Funding - FinSMEsfinsmes.com · Mar 2020

Frequently asked questions

What does Proxy do?
Proxy develops a digital wallet application for mobile devices and wearable rings that handles payments, identity verification, and authentication.
Who founded Proxy?
Proxy was founded by Denis Mars, Simon Ratner in 2016.
Who are Proxy's investors?
Proxy's investors include Blackbird Ventures, Y Combinator, Kleiner Perkins, Scale Venture Partners.
Who acquired Proxy?
Proxy was acquired by Oura.
Where is Proxy headquartered?
Proxy is headquartered in San Francisco, US.