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Glide Identity raises over $20M Series A to provide AI-safe, agent-ready authentication
Glide Identity, a digital identity security company, has raised over $20 million in a Series A funding round led by Crosspoint Capital Partners, with participation from Amigos Venture Capital, Singtel Innov8 Ventures, and Sir Ronald Cohen. This investment brings Glides total funding to over $25 million. The company aims to address digital commerces security challenges by replacing vulnerable one-time passwords with SIM-based cryptographic authentication. Glide is collaborating with major telecommunications providers and technology partners, including T-Mobile, Verizon, and Google Cloud, to deliver secure identity solutions. The funding will help Glide expand its identity, authentication, and verification solutions, addressing the growing threats posed by AI-based fraud.
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Glide Identity, Google Cloud To Demonstrate Major Open Gateway Deployment Milestone at MWC 2025
Glide Identity has announced a strategic partnership with Google Cloud, marking a significant milestone in the deployment of GSMA Open Gateway. This collaboration aims to expand Glides mobile network operator partnerships globally, transitioning Open Gateway from an experimental phase to a practical reality. The partnership enables Glide to offer enterprise-grade identity solutions to leading digital services, leveraging Google Clouds infrastructure. At the Mobile World Congress 2025, Glide will showcase its Firebase phone number verification service, which uses SIM-based cryptographic solutions as an alternative to traditional OTPs. This development is expected to enhance security and streamline authentication processes. The partnership with Google Cloud and the expansion of network operators like T-Mobile and Telefónica demonstrate strong market validation and set the stage for widespread adoption.
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Glide Identity announces strategic partnership with Google Cloud
Glide Identity has achieved a significant milestone in the deployment of the GSMA Open Gateway by forming a strategic partnership with Google Cloud. This partnership marks the transition of Open Gateway from an experimental phase to a practical reality, setting a new standard in telecommunications services. Glide Identitys advanced authentication platform aims to prevent account takeover fraud and strengthen security against AI threats. The collaboration with Google Cloud allows Glide to serve both first-party and third-party applications, enhancing enterprise-grade identity solutions. The partnership is expected to drive widespread adoption of Open Gateway services. Glide will showcase these achievements at MWC25, highlighting its innovative SIM-based cryptographic solution as an alternative to traditional OTPs.
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