CertifID
Category: AI in Fintech
Wire fraud protection platform for the real estate industry CertifID was founded in 2017. The company is led by Tyler Adams. Based in Austin, Texas & Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. Team size: 101-500. Total funding raised: $80M. Latest round: Series C. Key investors include Centana Growth Partners, Arthur Ventures.
- Founded
- 2017
- Headquarters
- Austin, Texas & Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
- Team size
- 101-500
- Total funding
- $80M
Value proposition
CertifID safeguards real estate transactions from wire fraud through a combination of identity verification software, direct insurance (up to $5M per file), and fraud recovery services working alongside the US Secret Service.
Products and solutions
Identity & Business Verification, Payoff Ordering & Verification, Wire Insurance & Protection, Fraud Recovery Services, Secure eSigning, Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) handling, Cash to Close, Secure Client Experience portal, Money Protection Plan, Share Wire Instructions
Unique value
Only company combining advanced software, direct insurance (up to $5M per file), and proven recovery services (recovered $127M+ for 800+ victims) with US Secret Service partnership — purpose-built for real estate wire fraud.
Target customer
Title companies, law firms, lenders, real estate agents, home buyers and sellers
Industries served
Real Estate, Title Insurance, Legal, Financial Services
Technology advantage
AI-powered fraud detection + human expertise; real-time identity and bank account verification; direct insurance coverage on every file; proven fraud recovery track record; deep integrations with major title production systems and underwriter partnerships (Stewart, Old Republic Title, First American, FNF, etc.)
How they differentiate
CertifID is the only platform offering a full-stack solution: identity verification + wire insurance (up to $5M per file) + dedicated fraud recovery team with US Secret Service partnership. Competitors like Closinglock focus primarily on verification, while Qualia is a broader closing platform. CertifID has recovered $127M+ for victims and blocked $283M in attempted fraud.
Main competitors
Closinglock, Qualia, Paymints.io (acquired by CertifID)
Key partnerships
US Secret Service (fraud recovery), Stewart Title, Old Republic Title, First American, FNF (Fidelity National Financial), Alliant National, ALPS, CATIC, Investors Title, FNTI, Title Resources Group, Westcor
Notable customers
Sun Title, Patten Title Company, Ubiquity Title Solutions, Home Surety Title & Escrow, Old Republic Title, Stewart Title, KHS Title, Lakeside Law Firm
Major milestones
2017: Founded after founders lost $180K to wire fraud at Sun Title, 2022: $12.5M Series A led by Arthur Ventures, 2023: $20M Series B led by Arthur Ventures, 2025: $47.5M Series C led by Centana Growth Partners, 2025: Acquired Paymints.io (digital payments platform), 2026: Acquired CloseSimple (digital communications & automation platform)
Growth metrics
Protected 1.4M+ real estate transactions; blocked $283M in attempted fraud; recovered $127M+ in stolen funds for 800+ victims; prevented $1.3B in losses in 2024 alone; verified 1M+ mortgage payoffs
Market positioning
Market leader in real estate wire fraud prevention; trusted by major title underwriters; endorsed by ALTA (American Land Title Association); top-rated on G2 as Closinglock alternative
Geographic focus
United States (headquarters in Austin, TX and Grand Rapids, MI)
About Tyler Adams
Ex-BCG Digital Ventures Lead Product Manager (for Mercedes-Benz, First American Financial, Boston Scientific, Aflac); Co-founder of 2Truths and a Lie, HORSE; Boston University Questrom School of Business
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Official website: https://www.certifid.com