1Kosmos
Track on RadarIdentity verification and passwordless authentication using biometrics
- Total raised
- $72M
- Employees
- 137
- Founded
- 2018
- Momentum
- 70
Accelerating
Data updated August 2026
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1Kosmos is a cybersecurity company specializing in IAM, founded in 2018 and headquartered in East Brunswick, United States. It has raised $72M in total funding, employs about 137 people, and is privately held.
1Kosmos provides identity verification and passwordless authentication solutions that combine digital identity proofing with biometric authentication. The company's flagship product, BlockID, integrates identity verification, passwordless authentication, and fraud detection capabilities into a single platform. The solution uses a private permissioned blockchain to store encrypted user data and supports FIDO2 and NIST 800-63-3 security standards. The company offers three main product lines: 1Kosmos Verify for identity proofing, 1Kosmos Workforce for employee authentication, and 1Kosmos Customer for consumer-facing applications. The platform performs remote identity verification, risk-adaptive authentication, and flexible account recovery. It utilizes advanced biometrics and provides users with control over their digital credentials while enabling service providers to verify identities with user consent. 1Kosmos serves enterprise clients across various sectors and has been recognized in KuppingerCole Analysts' Leadership Compass for Identity Verification as an Overall Leader, Product Leader, and Innovation Leader. The company was founded by executives with backgrounds in cybersecurity and identity management, including experience from organizations like the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security. The platform addresses the security challenge that over 80 percent of data breaches involve compromised credentials through its identity-first approach to authentication.
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When was 1Kosmos founded?▾
1Kosmos was founded in 2018.
Where is 1Kosmos headquartered?▾
1Kosmos is headquartered in East Brunswick, United States.
How much funding has 1Kosmos raised?▾
1Kosmos has raised a total of $72M in total funding.
Is 1Kosmos public or private?▾
1Kosmos is a privately-held company.
How many employees does 1Kosmos have?▾
1Kosmos has approximately 137 employees.
What does 1Kosmos do?▾
1Kosmos provides identity verification and passwordless authentication solutions that combine digital identity proofing with biometric authentication. The company's flagship product, BlockID, integrates identity verification, passwordless authentication, and fraud detection capabilities into a singl…