Who founded TeleSign?

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

Who are TeleSign's investors?

TeleSign's investors include Summit Partners, Titanium Ventures, Adams Street Partners, March Capital 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.

TeleSign

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

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Telesign provides digital identity verification, fraud protection, and programmable communications through APIs that deliver user verification, data insights, and messaging for global enterprises. Part of the Proximus Group, the company uses machine learning and phone-number data to assess identity risk and secure online experiences.

AI & Machine Learning Cybersecurity Data & Infrastructure Enterprise Software Fintech SaaS

Founders & leadership

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

Ryan Disraeli Co-Founder (Acquired by BICS)2006–201830 Under 30 2017

Darren Berkovitz Co-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.

Stacy StubblefieldCoFounder & CIO2005–2020

Steve Jillings Chief Executive Officer (Acquired by BICS)2010–2016Steve Jillings is CEO of Signal Technologies, a vertical SaaS platform for Canadian vehicle export. Previously, he was CEO of TeleSign, which he grew from 12 employees to 300 and $100M+ in annual revenue before its 2017 acquisition by BICS, and held CEO roles at FrontBridge Technologies (sold to Microsoft in 2005) and Vantage Media.

Matthew Hardy Chief Financial Officer2012–2018Matthew Hardy is Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, and Secretary at TeleSign, a digital identity verification and fraud prevention platform. He has held senior financial leadership roles at both private and public companies.

Seckin ArikanCEO Proximus Global and President Connect a.i.

Board

Robin Murray Board directorPartner & Head of Growth Equity Investments at Adams Street Partners

Greg Goldfarb Board directorManaging Director at Summit Partners

Shlomo GonenBoard director

David GonenBoard director

Gerhard WatzingerBoard director

Investors · 4

Summit Partnerslisted by Summit PartnersBoston · $10M – $500M

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Titanium Ventureslisted by Titanium VenturesSydney · $5M – $10M

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Adams Street PartnersreportedChicago · $150M – $750M

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March Capital PartnersreportedSanta Monica

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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

4 people who came through TeleSign went on to found or lead other companies.

Aled MilesChief Executive Officer | Board MemberFounded Sauce Labs +1 Aaron SamuelsProduct ManagerFounded Blavity Ryan DisraeliFounderFounded Inspectiv Ravish PatelDirector Of ProductsFounded Monnai

In the news

TeleSign 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 protection, and programmable communications through APIs that deliver user verification, data insights, and messaging for global enterprises. Part of the Proximus Group, the company uses machine learning and phone-number data to assess identity risk and secure online experiences.
Who founded TeleSign?: TeleSign was founded by Ryan Disraeli, Darren Berkovitz, Stacy Stubblefield in 2005.
Who are TeleSign's investors?: TeleSign's investors include Summit Partners, Titanium Ventures, Adams Street Partners, March Capital 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.