Glide Identity is a technology company.
Glide Identity has raised $20.0M across 1 funding round.
Glide Identity has raised $20.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Glide Identity is an enterprise-grade digital identity platform designed for the AI era, offering secure, passwordless authentication solutions like MagicalAuth, SuperPasskey, Glide-In, and Glide-Out to combat phishing, SIM swaps, and AI-driven fraud.[1][2][3] It serves e-commerce, travel, marketplaces, governments, and digital ID programs by verifying users instantly via mobile network intelligence, device cryptography, and AI-powered risk scoring, eliminating SMS codes and boosting conversion rates with frictionless experiences.[1][2][3] The company, based in San Francisco with over 15 employees, has raised over $25M in total funding, including a $20M Series A in October 2025 led by Crosspoint Capital Partners, signaling strong growth momentum amid rising digital fraud threats.[1][3][4]
Glide Identity emerged from a team of engineers, operators, and innovators with over 80 years of combined experience in telecom, banking, cybersecurity, and cloud infrastructure, driven by the need for authentication resilient to AI-enhanced attacks like phishing and deepfakes.[2][3] Founded on the principle that secure digital identity is a fundamental human right, the company leverages partnerships with major telcos (T-Mobile, Verizon), Google Cloud, and the Open Gateway protocol to build SIM-based cryptographic verification.[3][7] A pivotal moment came with the $20M Series A funding in October 2025, bringing total capital to over $25M and accelerating development for AGI-ready solutions, as highlighted by investor Andre Fuetsch, former AT&T CTO.[1][3]
Glide Identity rides the surge in AI-driven fraud—phishing, SIM swaps, and deepfakes—rendering SMS and passwords obsolete, especially as AGI agents demand continuous, verifiable identity.[2][3] Timing is critical amid exploding digital commerce vulnerabilities, with enterprises in e-commerce, governments, and public services needing instant trust without rip-and-replace overhauls.[2] Market forces like telco Open Gateway adoption and cloud integrations favor Glide, positioning it to influence the ecosystem by enabling secure AI interactions, fostering inclusivity, and partnering with giants like T-Mobile, Verizon, and Google Cloud to redefine authentication standards.[3][7]
Glide Identity is poised to dominate AI-safe authentication with its $25M war chest fueling enterprise expansions and AGI-agent integrations, potentially capturing share in a fraud-plagued market projected to grow amid rising threats.[1][3] Trends like zero-trust mandates, telco-cloud convergence, and deepfake proliferation will propel its SIM-crypto model, evolving its influence from fraud prevention to foundational digital identity infrastructure. As the pioneer in phishing-resistant, one-tap verification, Glide could redefine secure commerce, unlocking growth where traditional methods fail—turning identity from a liability into a superpower.[2][6]
Glide Identity has raised $20.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Glide Identity's investors include Grove Ventures, NFX.
Glide Identity has raised $20.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $20.0M Series A in October 2025.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2025 | $20.0M Series A | Grove Ventures, NFX |