OneID explained

Neustar
Type:	Private
Industry:	Security
Location City:	Redwood City, California
Key People:	Steve Kirsch, CEO
Num Employees:	20+
Homepage:	https://www.home.neustar/

OneID was a digital security service based in Redwood City, California. OneID sold a digital identity system that claimed to provide security across all devices using public-key cryptography instead of passwords. The technology is utilized by non-profits, such as Salsa Labs, to increase the frequency and security of online donations.^{[1] [2]} OneID now operates as a subsidiary program of Neustar following its acquisition in 2016.^[3]

History

The company was founded in 2011 by serial entrepreneur, Steve Kirsch.^[4] Kirsch recruited engineers Jim Fenton, Adam Back, and Bobby Beckmann to create the flagship product, which was launched in early 2012.^[5] Following the launch, the company raised US$7 million in venture capital financing from Menlo Park-based venture capital firm Khosla Ventures.^{[6] [7]}

Following a growth period in late 2013, the company appointed Kirsch CEO.

In August 2016, OneID was acquired by Neustar.

See also

• Multi-factor authentication

Notes and References

1. Web site: Salsa Labs Launches Quick Donate. Salsa Labs. 26 August 2014.
2. Web site: Wilkinson . Leah . 2013-09-25 . Salsa Labs Launches QuickDonate, A New Tool to Drive Easy, Repeat Donations for Nonprofit and Political Organizations . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230607184641/https://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/9/prweb11141921.htm . 2023-06-07 . 2023-06-07 . PRWeb.
3. Web site: McDonald . Erika . 2022-08-25 . Neustar Partners with InfoSum to Pave the Way for the Privacy-First Advertising Future . usurped . https://web.archive.org/web/20221207213252/https://www.home.neustar/about-us/news-room/press-releases/2022/neustar-partners-with-infosum-for-privacy-first-advertising-future . 2022-12-07 . 2023-06-07 . Neustar.
4. Web site: OneID Aims to Unite Devices to Fight Hackers . 3 November 2011 .
5. Web site: Multiple Usernames & Passwords No More: OneID Unveils Its Next-Gen Identity Service . 13 March 2012 .
6. Web site: OneID Grabs $7M from Khosla & North Bridge to Replace Usernames and Passwords . 11 April 2012 .
7. Web site: OneID tries to kill passwords, gets $7M from Khosla Ventures . 12 April 2012 .