ID.me

We’re excited to share that ID.me has closed a $67 million investment through a tender offer led by new investor Ribbit Capital, with participation from existing investors Viking Global Investors and CapitalG. With over 135 million users – representing more than 50% of U.S. adults – and growing by 60,000+ new users daily, ID.me’s digital wallet is transforming how people securely manage and reuse their digital identities. “Our rapid growth trajectory and user adoption have been recognized by esteemed institutional investors," said Blake Hall, ID.me co-founder and CEO, "and this transaction highlights the differentiation our market-leading outcomes of expanding digital access, protecting privacy, fighting fraud, and ensuring frictionless user experience are receiving in the market." 💡 Read more: https://lnkd.in/eri44G7b #DigitalIdentity #Innovation #Investment #IDme

We're excited to highlight Tate Jarrow, our Vice President of Wallet (Product), in this installment of the Employee Spotlight Series! From serving as an Infantry Officer in the U.S. Army to conducting cyber investigations with the U.S. Secret Service and leading cybersecurity product teams at Google, Tate's career is a testament to his dedication to security. At ID.me, Tate supports our Wallet and identity teams, ensuring our members have a seamless, secure experience navigating the digital world. Learn more about Tate's professional journey, his favorite leadership principles, and how his passion for cybersecurity drives his career: https://lnkd.in/ebCRpzza Ready to make an impact? Join the ID.me team and experience a results-driven, mission-focused culture: https://www.id.me/careers

National Veterans and Military Families Month is a time to celebrate the military community's strength, sacrifice, and resilience. At ID.me, we are honored to give back to those who serve and their families by working with community partners like Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors and Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year. This year, we are celebrating Caitlin and Courtney Dempsey, Ashlynne Haycock-Lohmann and her husband Larry Lohmann, and Stacy Bilodeau and her daughter who are creating unforgettable memories at the #TaylorSwiftErasTour in Toronto. To all military families, thank you for your service. We salute you today, this month, and every month. #VeteransMonth #MilitaryFamilies

ID.me is thrilled to share that we ranked as the #315 fastest-growing company in North American on the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 list! We also ranked #12 in the Greater Washington, D.C. region. 📈This recognition has been driven by the power of ID.me’s digital wallet. ID.me has enrolled more than 135 million members into its digital wallet. The number of these users verified at IAL2 has grown to over 62 million. These users can safely login and prove their identity in seconds at any government, commercial, or non-profit organization that uses ID.me. Thank you to our members, customers, and partners for joining ID.me on our journey to this milestone. https://lnkd.in/egNcMKk3 

Did you know? ID.me pre-verified members can sign in and confirm their identity in under 60 seconds across 19 federal agencies, 44 state government agencies, and 66 healthcare organizations – all while experiencing a 99%+ pass rate. 📈 From Q2 2023 to Q2 2024, the pre-verified rate grew by 33%. In Q2, more than 6 million of the 11 million new ID.me subscriptions were pre-verified, giving these members fast, reliable access to services via their digital identity wallet. ✅ As of August, more than 60 million ID.me members are pre-verified, a milestone we reached just six months after hitting 50 million pre-verified users. 🔗 Read more about the growth of our pre-verified network and what it means for closing the digital divide: https://lnkd.in/euYUX7bd #DigitalIdentity #IdentityVerification #CustomerExperience #IDme

ID.me is proud to partner with Sportsman's Warehouse as they launch their "Honoring Your Service, Supporting Your Adventures" program. 🎖️ This program celebrates veterans and active-duty service members by providing exclusive perks, including a 5% military discount available through the ID.me shop. 👉 Learn more about this program in Sportsman's Warehouse's official press release: https://lnkd.in/efXqpj4J 👉 Eligible veterans can easily access these benefits here: https://lnkd.in/eMpZZU-E #IDme #VeteransDay #MilitaryDiscount #HonoringService #SportsmansWarehouse

This Friday, Wes Turbeville, ID.me’s SVP of Federal, will be at the American Council for Technology - Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC) #CXSummit to join a panel of federal leaders who are transforming public sector services through digital innovation. Wes will share his perspective on the role of secure digital identity verification in making government services more accessible and safe for citizens everywhere. Register now to hear from Wes and a great lineup of leaders from across government, including Lauren Bracey Scheidt, David Padrino, Luis Coronado Jr, and David Berenbaum, with moderator Crystal Philcox. https://lnkd.in/e46g9d3h #CXSummit #ACTIAC #DigitalIdentity #DigitalTransformation #CustomerExperience #EmployeeExperience #DigitalExperience

On the latest Veteran Ventures Podcast, ID.me CEO Blake Hall details his journey from serving as an Army Ranger to founding ID.me. Blake shares valuable leadership lessons from his military experience and discusses ID.me's origin story, which focused on making life safer and easier for veterans. 💬In Blake's words, our goal at ID.me "is to keep customers safe and create trusted interactions online," making our members lives "safer and easier." A few days removed from Veterans Day, we are reminded that serving those who serve our country is foundational at ID.me. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation on leadership and purpose, and hear how ID.me is building a revolutionary digital identity wallet. Thank you to Griffin Brand and Jack Williams for hosting! https://lnkd.in/d5rFu-nR #VeteranVentures #DigitalIdentity

On this Veterans Day, ID.me is proud to continue its partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, providing secure, convenient access to digital benefits and services to Veterans since 2016. By offering multiple, inclusive pathways to verification, ID.me makes it easier for Veterans – especially those who are overseas – to verify their identities and access VA services online. Yesterday, the ID.me team was at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, working alongside the VA to help Veterans prepare for the Department’s secure sign-in changes coming in 2025. If you already have an ID.me account, no need to do anything. For Veterans applying for the first time or looking to transition their VA sign-in option, you can create an ID.me account at https://lnkd.in/dhHEuvjB. #VeteransDay #NoIdentityLeftBehind

ID.me's Chief Growth Officer, Taylor Liggett, will be speaking at the Digital Enterprise Transformational CIO Assembly this afternoon. This event connects executives from companies around the world to discuss the trends and challenges shaping our industry. During his session, Taylor will dive into some of the threats organizations are currently facing and where there may be vulnerabilities in current customer and employee workflows. He’ll also discuss ways to mitigate these threats, while modernizing and innovating the digital experience. Thanks to The Millennium Alliance for hosting us! #IDme #FraudPrevention #CIO #DigitalTransformation