Cognito
AcquiredIdentity verification and compliance platform (formerly BlockScore). Used phone numbers to verify real-world identity including name, DOB, address, and SSN. Originally built for crypto compliance, later pivoted to a phone-first verification approach that achieved 2,000% more traction. Acquired by Plaid in January 2022 for a reported $250M.
Founders Alain Meier, John Backus, Christopher Morton
CEO Alain Meier
Company
Founded
2013
Headquarters
Palo Alto, United States
Employees
1-10
Financials
Total Funding
$2M
Funding History
1 round Acquired by Plaid Jan 1, 2022
$250M Seed Aug 1, 2013
$2M Funding data is compiled from multiple independent sources including company announcements, press coverage, and regulatory filings. While we strive for accuracy, amounts and dates may reflect reported figures at time of announcement.