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TeleSign

Marina Del Rey, US · Founded 2005 · 517 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors

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Telesign provides digital identity verification, fraud prevention, and customer communication tools, using consumer data, identity signals, and traffic patterns to score risk and verify user authenticity. Its offerings cover onboarding, ongoing identity monitoring, fraud protection against threats like synthetic identity fraud and IRSF attacks, and global voice and SMS verification for brands.

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Founders & leadership

TeleSign was founded in 2005 by Ryan Disraeli, Darren Berkovitz, and Stacy Stubblefield.

RDRyan Disraeli
Ryan Disraeliin𝕏Co-Founder (Acquired by BICS)2006–201830 Under 30 2017
DBDarren Berkovitz
Darren BerkovitzinCo-Founder and Vice President2005–2018Darren Berkovitz co-founded TeleSign, a digital identity verification and fraud prevention platform that reached over $100 million in revenue before being acquired for $330 million. He currently advises founders on scaling their businesses.
SSStacy Stubblefield
Stacy StubblefieldinCoFounder & CIO2005–2020
SJSteve Jillings
Steve JillingsinChief Executive Officer (Acquired by BICS)2010–2016
MHMatthew Hardy
Matthew HardyinChief Financial Officer2012–2018
SASeckin Arikan
Seckin ArikaninCEO Proximus Global and President Connect a.i.

Board

RM
Robin MurrayBoard director
GG
Greg GoldfarbBoard director
SG
Shlomo GonenBoard director
DG
David GonenBoard director
GW
Gerhard WatzingerBoard director

Investors · 4

Titanium VenturesSydney Nsw · $5M – $10M
Adams Street PartnersreportedChicago · $150M – $750M
March Capital PartnersreportedSanta Monica
Summit PartnersreportedBoston · $10M – $500M

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$49.4M disclosed across 1 round · 2014

▶$49.4MraisedJul 2014 · 11 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Gerhard WatzingerDirector
  • Robin MurrayDirector
  • Steve JillingsExecutive Officer, Director
  • Matthew HardyExecutive Officer
  • Greg GoldfarbDirector
  • Shlomo GonenDirector
  • David GonenDirector
Offering amount
$49.4M
Amount sold
$49.4M
First sale
Apr 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2012
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 TeleSign went on to found or lead other companies.

Aaron SamuelsProduct ManagerFounded BlavityRavish PatelVP IdentityFounded Monnai

In the news

Proximus’ fast-growing subsidiary Telesign intends to go public at an Enterprise Value of $1.3 Billion via a business combination with North Atlantic Acquisition Corporation | Proximus Groupproximus.com · Apr 2026LA-Based Fraud Prevention Service TeleSign Will Go Public Via SPACdot.la · Dec 2021TeleSign Secures Additional Series B Funding From Strategic Investor Telstrafinance.yahoo.com · Jul 2014TeleSign Raises $40M in Series B Funding - FinSMEsfinsmes.com · Apr 2014TeleSign Raises $40 Million to Expand 'Mobile Identity' Platform - SecurityWeeksecurityweek.com · Apr 2014

Frequently asked questions

What does TeleSign do?
Telesign provides digital identity verification, fraud prevention, and customer communication tools, using consumer data, identity signals, and traffic patterns to score risk and verify user authenticity. Its offerings cover onboarding, ongoing identity monitoring, fraud protection against threats like synthetic identity fraud and IRSF attacks, and global voice and SMS verification for brands.
Who founded TeleSign?
TeleSign was founded by Ryan Disraeli, Darren Berkovitz, Stacy Stubblefield in 2005.
Who are TeleSign's investors?
TeleSign's investors include Titanium Ventures, Adams Street Partners, March Capital Partners, Summit Partners.
How much funding has TeleSign raised?
TeleSign has disclosed $49.4M raised across 1 round.
Where is TeleSign headquartered?
TeleSign is headquartered in Marina Del Rey, US.