1Kosmos has secured $57 million in a Series B funding round, led by Forgepoint Capital and Oquirrh Ventures, to enhance its passwordless authentication and identity verification solutions.

Target Information

1Kosmos is a cybersecurity startup based in New Jersey, U.S., specializing in identity verification and passwordless authentication solutions. On August 12, 2025, the company announced the completion of a $57 million Series B funding round, which included an additional $10 million credit line, bringing its total funding to approximately $72 million.

The recent funding round was spearheaded by Forgepoint Capital and Origami’s Oquirrh Ventures, with noteworthy participation from prominent investors such as Carahsoft's founder Craig Abod, NextEra Energy Ventures, Gula Tech Adventures, and members of 1Kosmos' management team. The influx of capital is earmarked for enhancing product research and development (R&D) and bolstering market penetration efforts, particularly in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and Asia-Pacific (APAC).

Industry Overview in Target Country

The cybersecurity industry in the U.S. is experiencing substantial growth, driven by rising threats related to fraud and cyber attacks. Companies are increasingly recognizing the necessity for robust identity