Husayn Kassai, Founder of Onfido

About Husayn Kassai

Husayn Kassai is the Co-founder and CEO of Onfido, an identity verification and authentication platform that uses AI and biometrics. He co-founded Onfido in August 2012 at Oxford University. The company raised over $200 million and was acquired by Entrust Corporation in April 2024 for $650 million.

Husayn Kassai at a glance

• Company: Onfido
• Total raised: $200M
• Latest round: Series C
• Investors: TPG Growth, Talis Capital, The University of Oxford's Saï�ıd Business School Seed Fund
• Location: London, United Kingdom

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