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Truora

YC W19

Cali, CO · Founded 2018 · Delaware corporation · 80 employees · 14 known investors

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Truora provides digital identity verification and background check solutions for businesses, enabling secure user onboarding and fraud prevention across financial services, e-commerce, marketplaces, and other industries in Latin America.

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W19)

Truora was founded in 2018 by Daniel Bilbao, David Cuadrado, Maite Muniz Telleria, and Cesar Pino.

DBDaniel Bilbao
Daniel BilbaoCo-founder & CEODaniel Bilbao is co-founder and CEO of Truora, a digital identity verification and background check platform serving financial services, e-commerce, and marketplaces in Latin America. He has completed over 60 investments and helped launch 14 companies in the preceding four years.
DCDavid Cuadrado
David CuadradoCo-founder · Chief Technology OfficerDavid Cuadrado is the founder of Truora, which provides digital identity verification and background check solutions for businesses in Latin America. With 15 years of software engineering experience spanning desktop applications, mobile development, distributed systems, and multiple programming languages, he has also led engineering teams.
MMMaite Muniz Telleria
Maite Muniz TelleriaCo-founder · Board MemberMaite Muniz Telleria co-founded Truora, an identity and fraud-prevention platform serving Latin American businesses, which she grew to $20M in annual revenue across 10 countries over seven years in roles including Chief Product and Chief Operating Officer. She previously worked at McKinsey and completed the Stanford MSx program.
CPCesar Pino
Cesar PinoCo-Founder
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Maria Teresa Muniz TelleriaNamed on SEC filing
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David Cuadrado CabreraNamed on SEC filing
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Emiliano RodriguezFounder
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Maite MuñizFounder
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Manuela Echeverryrecruiter

Board

DMDavid Mort
David MortSeries A InvestorGeneral Partner at Propel Venture Partners

Investors · 14

Accellisted by AccelPalo Alto · $500K – $100M

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Also in the syndicate · 3

AcelleadBBVA fundleadPropellead

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$18.2M disclosed across 1 round · 2022

▶$18.2MraisedApr 2022 · 29 investors · Business Services
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Maria Teresa Muniz TelleriaDirector
  • Daniel BilbaoExecutive Officer, Director
  • David Cuadrado CabreraDirector
  • David MortDirector
Offering amount
$19.1M
Amount sold
$18.2M
First sale
Feb 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
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

3 people who came through Truora went on to found or lead other companies.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Truora do?
Truora provides digital identity verification and background check solutions for businesses, enabling secure user onboarding and fraud prevention across financial services, e-commerce, marketplaces, and other industries in Latin America.
Who founded Truora?
Truora was founded by Daniel Bilbao, David Cuadrado, Maite Muniz Telleria, Cesar Pino in 2018.
Who are Truora's investors?
Truora's investors include 17Sigma, Accel, Kaszek Ventures, Magma Partners, MAYA Capital Ventures, Opera Ventures, Propel Venture Partners, Vast Ventures and 3 more.
How much funding has Truora raised?
Truora has disclosed $18.2M raised across 1 round.
Where is Truora headquartered?
Truora is headquartered in Cali, CO.