BioCatch
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BioCatch™ is a leading provider of Behavioral Biometric, Authentication and Malware Detection solutions for mobile and web applications. Available as a cloud-based solution, BioCatch proactively collects and analyzes more than 500 cognitive parameters to generate a unique user profile. Organizations use the platform to continuously authenticate users during their online sessions, protecting against cyber threats and fraudulent activity, such as account takeover and RAT-in-the-Browser (RitB). Additionally, BioCatch has collaborated with Early Warning in securing and optimizing digital financial transactions through shared behavioral intelligence.
The Company was founded in 2011 by experts in neural science research, machine learning and cyber security and is currently deployed in leading banks and e-Commerce websites across North America, Latin America and Europe.
| Type | Private | |
| Founded | 2011 | |
| HQ | Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL | Map |
| Website | biocatch.com |
Latest Updates
| Employees (est.) (Apr 2021) | 189 | |
| Cybersecurity rating | B | More |
Key People/Management at BioCatch
Howard Edelstein
Chairman and CEO
Avi Turgeman
Founder, CTO & Vice President of Business Development
Greg Stockett
Chief Financial Officer
Gadi Mazor
Chief Operating Officer, Israel General Manager
Uri Rivner
Co-Founder, Chief Cyber Officer
BioCatch Office Locations
BioCatch has offices in Tel Aviv-Yafo and New York
Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL (HQ)
Derech Menachem Begin 136
New York, NY, US
880 3rd Ave
BioCatch Financials and Metrics
Summary Metrics
Founding Date | 2011 |
BioCatch total Funding | $186.6 m |
BioCatch latest funding size | $145 m |
Time since last funding | a year ago |
BioCatch investors | Kreos Capital, Blumberg Capital, OurCrowd, American Express Ventures, Industry Ventures, Maverick Ventures Israel, CreditEase, NexStar Partners, JANVEST Capital Partners, Maverick Ventures, Bain Capital Tech Opportunities |
BioCatch's latest funding round in April 2020 was reported to be $145 m. In total, BioCatch has raised $186.6 m
BioCatch Operating Metrics
BioCatch's Users was reported to be 90 m in Apr, 2020.
BioCatch Cybersecurity Score
BioCatch Online and Social Media Presence
1.33k Twitter followers
BioCatch has 1.33k Twitter Followers. The number of followers has increased 0.1% month over month and increased 1% quarter over quarter
BioCatch's Trends
Twitter Engagement Stats for @BioCatch
2.9k
Tweets
425
Following
1.3k
Followers
25
Tweets last 30 days
1.9
Avg. likes per Tweet
92%
Tweets with engagement
BioCatch News and Updates
October 01, 2020
Big banks invest in BioCatch
Barclays, Citi, HSBC and National Australia Bank have invested $20 million in Israeli behavioral biometrics company BioCatch, topping up a Series C funding round.
April 15, 2020
BioCatch lands $145M to build out its behavioral biometrics security platform
Tel Aviv-based behavioral biometrics firm BioCatch Ltd. said today it has raised $145 million in a Series C investment round, bringing its total funding to more than $186 million. The company, which was founded in 2011, operates a cloud service that collects and analyzes more than 2,000 cognitive p…
January 22, 2019
BioCatch applies behavioural science to spot vishing fraud
BioCatch, the global leader in behavioural biometrics, has introduced a new offering to help protect...
December 10, 2018
ACI Worldwide teams with BioCatch on behavioural biometrics
ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), a leading global provider of real-time electronic payment and banking...
October 29, 2018
LATAM Financial Institutions Tap Behavioral Biometrics Leader, BioCatch, to Strengthen Regional Cybersecurity and Combat Homegrown Fraud
NEW YORK, Oct. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- BioCatch, the global leader in behavioral biometrics, announced today that it has expanded its reach in Latin America (LATAM) by partnering with seven tier-one banks based in Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Mexico to protect them against rising...
July 30, 2018
Banking Industry Veteran And Tech Investor Jay Mandelbaum Joins BioCatch Board Of Directors
NEW YORK, July 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- BioCatch, the leader in behavioral biometrics, announced today the appointment of banking industry veteran and early stage and growth investor Jay Mandelbaum to its Board of Directors. Mr. Mandelbaum adds depth and experience to the Company's...
BioCatch Blogs
April 19, 2021
Are All Biometrics Created Equal?
There is a new normal marked by the role the internet now plays in our daily lives. It has become our workplace, our classroom, where we shop and conduct business, and our social lifeline. “Working from home” has become acceptable for even the most traditional of businesses. Zoom is now …
April 14, 2021
The Key to Delivering Continuous Protection Across Digital Channels
The rapid growth and adoption of digital banking has led to surging fraud rates. And despite increased investments in fraud protection, financial losses remain at an all-time high, exposing gaps in traditional fraud prevention and authentication controls. According to PwCs 2020 Global Ec…
April 14, 2021
In Another First, BioCatch Augments its Industry-leading Behavioral Biometrics Platformwith Proactive Real-time Risk Notifications
New Capability Will Help Companies Combat the Surge in Cyberfraud
March 23, 2021
Let’s Hack Your Mind, Then Your Phone
Remote access scams have been a hot topic for years. The attack methodology is simple, but extremely effective. A scammer uses a trusted brand or entity, to convince the victim to provide remote access of their device to 'fix a problem'. The purpose is to evade fraud detection controls, …
March 01, 2021
RBI Delivers Guidance for New Digital Payment Security Controls
How behavioural biometrics can help address the new Digital Payment Security Controls directions, 2021 guidelines
February 26, 2021
86 400 looks to strengthen customer sign-up process
Neobank 86 400 has integrated machine learning and behavioural biometrics into its sign-up process to better keep customers safe from nefarious activity.
BioCatch Frequently Asked Questions
When was BioCatch founded?
BioCatch was founded in 2011.
Who are BioCatch key executives?
BioCatch's key executives are Howard Edelstein, Avi Turgeman and Greg Stockett.
How many employees does BioCatch have?
BioCatch has 189 employees.
Who are BioCatch competitors?
Competitors of BioCatch include Cyemptive Technologies, Risk Ident and SpyCloud.
Where is BioCatch headquarters?
BioCatch headquarters is located at Derech Menachem Begin 136, Tel Aviv-Yafo.
Where are BioCatch offices?
BioCatch has offices in Tel Aviv-Yafo and New York.
How many offices does BioCatch have?
BioCatch has 2 offices.
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