Socure

Digital identity verification and fraud prevention

New York City, New York, United States

About Socure

Socure specializes in digital identity verification and fraud prevention, primarily serving the financial services sector, including banks and credit unions. The company uses machine learning and advanced algorithms to analyze minimal customer data to assess the risk of fraud. One of its key products, the Sigma Fraud Score, effectively detects fraudulent activity by comparing transactions against a proprietary database of known fraudsters. Additionally, Socure offers solutions like Device Risk, which authenticates user sessions by gathering unique device features, enhancing security and user experience. Socure operates on a subscription-based model, allowing clients to access its suite of tools and databases continuously, while also helping them comply with regulatory requirements through robust Customer Identification Programs. The goal of Socure is to provide accurate and efficient identity verification solutions that minimize fraud risk for financial institutions.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$629MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
Fintech, AI & Machine Learning, Financial ServicesIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Competitive salary & equity
Comprehensive medical, dental, & vision coverage
FSA
Parental leave
401k
Life insurance
PTO

Risks

Sophisticated BEC attacks challenge Socure's fraud prevention capabilities.
Deepfakes and social engineering tactics could undermine Socure's verification solutions.
Integration challenges from acquiring Effectiv may disrupt Socure's service delivery.

Differentiation

Socure's Sigma Fraud Score is renowned for its fraud detection accuracy.
The Device Risk solution enhances security by verifying device authenticity for seamless experiences.
Socure's First-Party Fraud Consortium unites industry leaders to combat a $100 billion problem.

Upsides

Socure's acquisition of Effectiv aims to create a unified identity decision engine.
Socure is recognized as a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Identity Verification.
Socure's rapid growth is highlighted by its fifth consecutive year on Deloitte's Fast 500.