Proof Secures Strategic Investment from State Farm Ventures
Proof secured a strategic investment from State Farm Ventures to accelerate its mission of combating identity fraud and improving efficiency in the insurance sector, leveraging its advanced identity verification platform—which has facilitated over $150 billion in authorized transactions and grown 44% in the real estate sector despite market downturns—to enhance secure digital interactions, reduce transaction times and costs, and support fraud prevention for major industry players including 16 of the Fortune 100.
Today, Proof announced a strategic investment from State Farm Ventures, the corporate venture arm of State Farm®, the largest provider of auto and home insurance in the United States. This investment aims to accelerate Proof’s mission to combat identity fraud, enhance efficiency, and improve the customer experience in the traditionally paper-heavy insurance sector.
Proof surpassed $150 billion in authorized transactions in 2024, demonstrating rapid adoption in combating identity fraud and automating critical business processes. Despite real estate sales reaching their lowest levels since 1995, Proof experienced a 44% growth in the real estate sector, highlighting the increasing demand for secure identity verification solutions even in challenging market conditions. The investment from State Farm Ventures underscores the growing importance of identity security in the insurance industry, where fraud prevention and secure digital interactions are essential.
Mike Remmes, Vice President of State Farm Ventures, stated: “State Farm Ventures is committed to investing in innovative technologies that make digital transactions safer for our customers. Proof’s advanced identity verification platform aligns with our mission to support the kind of innovation we want to bring to the insurance industry – one that improves both security and customer experience.”
Proof’s identity authorization network is trusted by industry-leading companies, including 16 of the Fortune 100. The network introduces a new method for linking verified real-world identities to digital interactions, providing scalable infrastructure to prevent fraud and enhance trust across all customer and employee interactions. The Proof platform can save up to 21 days and $45 per transaction, enabling businesses to automate critical processes and allowing consumers to complete important transactions instantly, online, and on their own terms.
Proof’s network is built on a suite of products designed to ensure high-assurance digital transactions:
- Identify: A no-code tool that integrates seamlessly into workflows to confirm identities and prevent fraud.
- Verify: A live, face-to-face video call with biometric checks that offers real-time fraud protection for high-security transactions.
- Notarize: A service enabling secure, legally compliant digital notarizations.
- Sign: An eSignature solution that provides verified, secure document signing, ensuring authenticity and reducing the risk of forgery.
- Defend: A fraud detection system designed to combat forgery and deepfakes across multiple transaction types.
Pat Kinsel, CEO of Proof, commented: “This strategic investment affirms Proof’s role in transforming how identities are verified in the digital world. Just as digital payments revolutionized financial transactions, we are setting a new standard for identity verification. Our platform empowers businesses and individuals to establish trust remotely and securely, eliminating the need for in-person meetings or paper documentation. This is key to creating a more efficient, secure, and accessible digital economy.”
About State Farm Ventures, LLC
State Farm Ventures focuses on investing in startups developing technologies and products to fulfill customer needs in ways they may not expect from their insurance company. State Farm Ventures, LLC, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company.
About State Farm®
For over 100 years, the mission of State Farm has been to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected, and realize their dreams. State Farm and its affiliates are the largest providers of auto and home insurance in the United States. Its more than 19,200 agents and 67,000 employees serve over 91 million policies and accounts – including auto, fire, life, health, commercial policies, and financial services accounts. Commercial auto insurance, along with coverage for renters, business owners, boats, and motorcycles, is also available. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent of the State Farm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No. 39 on the 2024 Fortune 500 list of largest companies. For more information, please visit http://www.statefarm.com.
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