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Proxy develops a digital wallet application for mobile devices and wearable rings that handles payments, identity verification, and authentication.
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S16)
Proxy was founded in 2016 by Denis Mars and Simon Ratner.
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Denis Marsin𝕏CEO and Co-founder2016–2023Denis Mars has founded three companies, all of which have exited, and now invests in artificial intelligence-focused startups.
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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 · 5
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$42M disclosed across 1 round · 2020
- $42MSeries BMar 2020 · 2 sourcesSource ↗
Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
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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, Zillionize, Kleiner Perkins, Scale Venture Partners.
- How much funding has Proxy raised?
- Proxy has disclosed $42M raised across 1 round.
- Who acquired Proxy?
- Proxy was acquired by Oura.
- Where is Proxy headquartered?
- Proxy is headquartered in San Francisco, US.




