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Veryfi, Inc.

YC W17

San Francisco, US · Founded 2017 · Delaware corporation · 70 employees · Hiring · 3 known investors

Veryfi builds an AI-powered data extraction and processing platform that converts unstructured documents like receipts and invoices into actionable business insights. The platform serves enterprises and startups across industries seeking to automate document-based workflows and reduce manual data entry.

Also known as IQB Labs · IQBoxy · Veryfi

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W17)

Veryfi, Inc. was founded in 2017 by Dmitry Birulia and Ernest Semerda.

DBDmitry Birulia
Dmitry Biruliain𝕏CofounderDmitry Birulia holds a Master's degree in Computer Science and immigrated to the US from Belarus in 2009. He previously led engineering teams at Coupons, Inc. (NYSE: QUOT) and cofounded Veryfi in 2017 to build data extraction and transformation infrastructure.
ESErnest Semerda
Ernest Semerdain𝕏CofounderErnest Semerda cofounded Medlert (later VectorCare), a healthcare logistics platform used by major hospital systems including Kaiser and Sutter, and led international engineering at Quotient Technologies before cofounding Veryfi, a data extraction platform.

Investors · 3

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$18.8M disclosed across 1 round · 2021

$18.8MraisedApr 2021 · 7 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ernest SemerdaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Dmitry BiruliaExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$18.8M
Amount sold
$18.8M
Minimum investment
$50K
First sale
Mar 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2016
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Veryfi, Inc. do?
Veryfi builds an AI-powered data extraction and processing platform that converts unstructured documents like receipts and invoices into actionable business insights. The platform serves enterprises and startups across industries seeking to automate document-based workflows and reduce manual data entry.
Who founded Veryfi, Inc.?
Veryfi, Inc. was founded by Dmitry Birulia, Ernest Semerda in 2017.
Who are Veryfi, Inc.'s investors?
Veryfi, Inc.'s investors include Act One Ventures, NewView Capital, Y Combinator.
How much funding has Veryfi, Inc. raised?
Veryfi, Inc. has disclosed $18.8M raised across 1 round.
Where is Veryfi, Inc. headquartered?
Veryfi, Inc. is headquartered in San Francisco, US.