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BeyondID is an AI powered managed identity services provider and cloud systems integrator specializing in identity and access management, privileged access management, and zero trust security, based in Frisco, Texas. The enterprise generates business service fees by designing, deploying, and managing complex cybersecurity infrastructure for midsize and corporate clients across the healthcare, retail, and financial services sectors. Operating with approximately 200 employees across four global offices, the firm previously raised $9 million in Series A funding from lead investor Tercera. The organization serves as a strategic implementation partner for major technology platforms, including Okta, CyberArk, and Microsoft, assisting clients with cloud migration and identity governance. Following multiple consecutive years of revenue growth, the business was recently acquired by KeyData Cyber to create a consolidated global identity security entity. BeyondID was founded in 2018 by Roojul Zaparde and Sasi Kelam.
BeyondID has raised $9.0M across 1 funding round.
BeyondID has raised $9.0M in total across 1 funding round.
BeyondID has raised $9.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $9.0M Series A in February 2021.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2021 | $9M Series A | Tercera | — | Announced |
BeyondID has raised $9.0M in total across 1 funding round.
BeyondID's investors include Tercera.
BeyondID is a managed identity services provider specializing in AI-powered identity and access management (IAM), zero trust security, cloud migration, and application modernization. It serves enterprise clients in regulated sectors like healthcare, financial services, and retail, solving critical challenges in secure access, compliance (e.g., SOC 2, GDPR, ISO 27001), and threat detection for complex ecosystems including customers, partners, and employees.[1][2][3] With end-to-end services from advisory to 24x7 security operations, BeyondID enables seamless, identity-first experiences in hybrid-cloud environments, powering productivity and agility for tech and SaaS companies.[2][3] Founded in 2017 in San Francisco, it raised $9M in Series A funding from Tercera before being acquired by KeyData Cyber, establishing a scaled leader in total identity security across platforms like Okta, CyberArk, and Ping Identity.[1][4]
BeyondID was founded in 2017 in San Francisco, emerging as a response to growing demands for managed IAM in cybersecurity and cloud services amid rising threats—3 in 4 organizations attacked in the past 24 months and 38% of breaches tied to employee credentials.[1][3] While specific founders are not detailed in available sources, the company quickly built expertise in tech-enabled, IP-centric solutions like its Identity Command Center and Integration-as-a-Service for apps such as EPIC, Shopify, ADP, and SAP, differentiating it for enterprise clients.[4] Early traction came from servicing thousands of clients including Northern Trust, Airbnb, Johnson Financial Group, and Biogen, earning Okta Partner of the Year for three consecutive years; this momentum led to acquisition by KeyData Cyber, combining strengths in regulated industries like finance and healthcare across three continents.[3][4]
Competitors like ForgeRock, Transmit Security, and Cerby offer similar CIAM but lack BeyondID's managed services breadth and post-acquisition scale.[1]
BeyondID rides the zero trust and identity-first security wave, critical as AI evolves threats and hybrid-cloud adoption surges, with 52% of organizations failing to continually monitor identities.[3] Timing aligns with regulatory pressures (GDPR, CCPA) and breach statistics, positioning it to influence ecosystem shifts toward consolidated IAM stacks that automate journeys and centralize risk decisions.[1][2] Post-acquisition by KeyData Cyber, it amplifies impact by scaling expertise across platforms and geographies, enabling CISOs in high-stakes sectors to deploy identity strategies faster, fostering innovation in secure digital experiences for brands like Airbnb.[4][5]
With acquisition-fueled scale—over 200 experts across continents—BeyondID (now under KeyData Cyber) is primed to dominate managed identity security, expanding IP into AI-driven PAM, IGA, and new integrations.[4] Trends like generative AI threats and multi-platform zero trust will propel growth, evolving its role from service provider to indispensable partner for enterprise digital transformation. As breaches persist, its influence will grow, securing more "burning platforms" into scalable successes and redefining IAM for the AI era.[3][4]
