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Proxy

acquired by OuraYC S16YC Top Company

San Francisco, US · Founded 2016 · 20 employees · 5 known investors

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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 · 5

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$42M disclosed across 1 round · 2020

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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.