
TypingDNA is a cybersecurity SaaS company that authenticates users based on their typing patterns using AI-powered technology. Their core products include ActiveLock Continuous Authentication, which prevents unauthorized use of company computers by monitoring typing behavior in real-time, and Verify 2FA, which offers phone-free two-factor authentication by analyzing typing patterns. They also offer an Authentication API for custom integrations. TypingDNA's technology is described as accessible, working passively behind the scenes on any keyboard or device, and can identify intruders with just one previous typing sample. The company aims to improve security without compromising user convenience.

TypingDNA is a cybersecurity SaaS company that authenticates users based on their typing patterns using AI-powered technology. Their core products include ActiveLock Continuous Authentication, which prevents unauthorized use of company computers by monitoring typing behavior in real-time, and Verify 2FA, which offers phone-free two-factor authentication by analyzing typing patterns. They also offer an Authentication API for custom integrations. TypingDNA's technology is described as accessible, working passively behind the scenes on any keyboard or device, and can identify intruders with just one previous typing sample. The company aims to improve security without compromising user convenience.
What: Typing biometrics (keystroke dynamics) for authentication, continuous auth, 2FA and fraud detection
Products: ActiveLock (continuous authentication), Verify 2FA, Authentication API
Founding: Founded 2016 in Bucharest; co-founders Raul Popa, Cristian Tamas, Adrian Gheara
Funding: $7M Series A (Jan 2020); $1.5M seed (Jan 2019); earlier seed (Oct 2016)
Offices: Headquarters in Brooklyn, New York; operations in Romania (EU)
Behavioral biometrics / keystroke dynamics for identity authentication and fraud detection
2016
Cybersecurity / Identity verification
Angel investors named include Adrian Gheara, Alex Negrea, Lucian Todea, Dan Mihaescu.
$1.5M
Previous investor Gecad Ventures and additional international/strategic investors participated.
$7M
Series A included participation from investors such as Credo Ventures, GapMinder VC, Techstars Ventures, and Half Court Ventures.
“Series A led by Gradient Ventures (Google); investors have included GapMinder, Credo Ventures, Techstars Ventures, Half Court Ventures, Gecad Ventures and individual/angel investors.”