Nok Nok Raises $10.8M to Ignite the Future of Passwordless Authentication

Nok Nok, Inc. is excited to announce a significant milestone in its mission to revolutionize digital security—raising $10.8 million in its latest funding round. Based in San Jose, CA, Nok Nok has been at the forefront of replacing legacy, password-based authentication with next-level, passwordless multifactor authentication for the world’s most dynamic digital consumer companies. Founded by industry veterans with a pedigree from organizations like PGP, Netscape, PayPal, and Phoenix, the company’s innovative approach leverages decades of cybersecurity expertise to operationalize Internet-scale, customer authentication solutions. Nok Nok’s pioneering work played a pivotal role in co-founding the FIDO global standards adopted by industry giants such as Apple, Google, and Microsoft, underscoring its commitment to secure identity management on a global stage. This latest infusion of capital is set to accelerate Nok Nok’s ambitious plans to expand its passwordless technology solutions, which are designed to eliminate up to 81% of cybercrime that stems from phishing and man-in-the-middle attacks. The funding will directly fuel advancements in its cutting-edge passwordless servers and policy engine—technologies that are critical for securing digital identities and transactions at scale. Additionally, the resources gained will support further integration of key-based authentication systems (like Apple’s passkeys), ensuring that enterprises worldwide can keep pace with the rapid proliferation of digital devices and connectivity. With the launch of this funding round, Nok Nok reaffirms its commitment to providing innovative, secure, and scalable authentication solutions that empower organizations to confidently meet the cybersecurity challenges of tomorrow. For more details on its industry-leading initiatives, visit http://www.noknok.com.