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CAF raises BRL80m to forge the future of identity

By Edlyn Cardoza

July 27, 2022

  • Brazil
  • CAF
  • Digital Identity Verification
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CAF, Digital Identity Verification, Ethoca, Document Verification, Facial Authentication, Fraud Management, Brazil, Latin AmericaFounded in 2019 by entrepreneur Leonardo Rebitte, CAF, a digital identity verification, announced that it has raised over BRL80 million in investments with participation from a group of experienced global investors, led by Ethoca co-founders Darryl Green, Andre Edelbrock and Trevor Clarke, as well as the former LexisNexis CEO Andrew Prozes. Ethoca is a collaborative fraud loss prevention industry and was acquired by Mastercard in 2019. Other investors had also joined the round, such as noted investor and philanthropist Kevin Efrusy and NielsenIQ CEO and chairman James Peck, who will also join CAF’s board.

“CAF’s platform is trusted by banks, fintechs, e-commerce merchants, insurance companies, mobility and delivery apps, marketplaces, among others. This anti-fraud technology developed in Brazil is one of the most advanced on the planet and we want to take it global,” said CAF CEO and FinTech and anti-fraud industry veteran Darryl Green who joined the company in August 2021.

CAF’s approach to identity verification and digital onboarding empowers businesses to innovate and scale faster, easier, and more securely. CAF’s platform leverages several advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, document verification and facial authentication, to ensure that individuals are legitimate. It has the security certificate for its proof-of-life technology, the ISO 30107-3, granted by iBeta Quality Assurance.

Member of CAF’s Board of Directors, Andrew Prozes, sees the company as one of the most promising in the Latin American technology market. “We are very happy to contribute and take part in the expansion of an incredible company with a huge potential. In a short time, CAF has quickly established itself as one of the best anti-fraud companies in Brazil and will soon be among the global leaders in this market.”

According to Green, the proper management of online and offline identities has become imperative to the success of companies, and CAF’s products stand out for streamlining a range of daily activities while facilitating business, increasing security, and enhancing the customer experience. “I’ve been following the Brazilian technology market for a few years now. I am increasingly impressed with the fintech sector development capacity in Brazil, and CAF is a perfect example of a company that is able to compete on a global scale. With our investors, we now have partners that match our ambition for redefining the future of identity with innovation not only in technology but a fundamental shift in the business model.”

This brings the total funds raised to BRL130 million in transactions since 2021, when Green became the CEO. The new round of funding will go towards innovation, platform development, new hires, and global expansion.

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