# Authy

> Two-factor authentication API for developers and enterprises.

## Why it is interesting

Authy made 2FA deployable at API scale before Twilio acquired it in 2015 — still powers Twilio Verify for thousands of sites.

## Profile

- **Stage:** acquired
- **Status:** acquired
- **Industries:** cybersecurity, developer-tools
- **Coverage:** full
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-24

## Key facts

- Acquired by Twilio (Feb 2015): 2FA platform (TechCrunch)
- Seed rounds (2012–2014): ~$3.8M from Y Combinator, Winklevoss Capital, Salesforce Ventures (Tracxn)
- Co-investors: no additional institutional investors disclosed in public sources reviewed 2026-07-24
- Source: https://techcrunch.com/2015/02/24/twilio-acquires-two-factor-authentication-service-authy/

## Investors in our directory

- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/andreessen-horowitz

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- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/2026-a16z-hot-portfolio-companies

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