About
Power a world of trust
Incode is an identity platform. Our AI-driven technology is built entirely in-house, designed to deliver frictionless trust.
Leading global companies trust Incode for identity verification
Our principles
What we believe
Four convictions have guided Incode since day one.
Power a world of trust
We pioneer intelligent identity systems that protect real people through fast, frictionless verification.
One identity everywhere
Identity verification should be instant, secure, and universal, so anyone can access any service, anywhere, with complete confidence.
Trust for the era of AI and agents
AI is changing who takes part in every transaction. Incode verifies people and the AI agents acting on their behalf, extending trust to every interaction.
Privacy is the architecture
We built Incode on the conviction that protecting people and safeguarding data are the same fight. Privacy runs through every layer, from AI verification to biometric processing that stays on the device.
Our story
The journey to transforming identity
From the start, Incode was created to make identity verification secure, seamless, and trustworthy. We started as a handful of Incoders and have grown into a global network united by purpose and conviction.
-
2015
Founded in San Francisco
Ricardo Amper founded Incode on June 17 in San Francisco.
-
2017
First biometric authentication
Launched our first biometric authentication solution powered by AI.
-
2019
A world first in liveness
Introduced leading Liveness Detection technology, becoming the first company in the world to pass iBeta Level 1 certification for Passive Liveness.
-
2021
Unicorn status
Achieved unicorn status with a $1.25B valuation following our Series B round and expanded globally with major financial partnerships.
-
2022
Proven accuracy
Developed advanced detection models for 3D masks, improved resistance to 2D attacks, and passed iBeta Level 2 testing.
-
2024
Recognition and expansion
Named a Leader in the inaugural Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Identity Verification. Completed our first acquisition with MetaMap.
-
2025
Leading and scaling
Named a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Identity Verification for the second year. Second acquisition with AuthenticID.
-
2026
Privacy-first investment
Named a Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ Leader for the third consecutive year. Third acquisition with Identiq, along a commitment of $100M to privacy-preserving identity infrastructure.
How we work
A culture shaped by trust
Incode's values go beyond statements. They're principles we act on every day, rooted in how we work and proven in what we achieve.
Life at Incode- Excellence Dedication to the integrity and quality of our craft shapes a culture where great work is the standard.
- Empathy Insight and understanding guide how we solve complex problems, with clarity, care, and trust.
- Diversity Everyone is welcome, and everyone has the same opportunities to grow.
- Growth Curiosity turns every moment into a chance to learn, lead, and level up.
- Innovation Big dreams become bold ideas that drive real-world impact.
Leadership
Executive team
Meet the leaders driving Incode's vision of secure, seamless identity.
Ricardo Amper
Founder & CEO
Ricardo founded Incode with the conviction that identity should power trust in every digital interaction, and leads the company's vision of verification that is private, instant, and universal.
Connect on LinkedIn
Jovan Jovanovic
Chief Technology Officer
Jovan leads Incode's global engineering organization, responsible for the platform's architecture, reliability, and scale.
Connect on LinkedIn
Alex Golunov
Head of AI
Alex heads the AI research and machine-learning teams behind Incode's recognition, liveness, and fraud-detection models.
Connect on LinkedIn
Roman Karachinsky
Chief Product Officer
Roman drives product strategy across the Incode platform, from orchestration and analytics to the end-user verification experience.
Connect on LinkedIn
Jesse Franklin
Chief Financial Officer
Jesse oversees Incode's finance organization, supporting the company's growth across global markets.
Connect on LinkedIn
Marianna Amper
SVP Strategic Finance
Marianna leads strategic finance at Incode, aligning investment and planning with the company's long-term goals.
Connect on LinkedIn
Jose Baltazar
Chief Business Operations Officer, Head of North America
Jose runs business operations company-wide and leads Incode's North America business.
Connect on LinkedIn
Íñigo Castillo
Head of Latin America
Íñigo leads Incode's Latin America business, home to some of the company's largest deployments.
Connect on LinkedIn
Incoders around the globe
A multicultural team, united by purpose
Incode is powered by a multicultural and diverse team of highly skilled professionals.
-
San Francisco
HQ
United States
-
New York
United States
-
Mexico City
Mexico
-
Bogotá
Colombia
-
London
United Kingdom
-
Madrid
Spain
-
Barcelona
Spain
-
Belgrade
Serbia
-
Tel Aviv
Israel
Case studies
Trust you can measure
How leading banks, marketplaces, and governments use Incode to stop fraud, stay compliant, and welcome more good users.
Press
Incode in the press
Product launches, partnerships, and industry milestones, as covered by outlets around the world.
Get in touch