Last updated 2026-07-26
- Acquired by PayPal for $169M, Jan 2008
- Raised $11M Series B led by Redpoint Ventures, Sep 2007
- Raised $1.8M Series A led by BRM Group, Nov 2004
Total raised
$12.8M
Last: Undisclosed Round 2007-10
Stage
Acquired
Founded
2001
Headcount
31
HQ
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Sector
Fintech & Insurtech
About
Fraud Sciences developed proprietary technology to differentiate between real and fraudulent online transactions with high accuracy, offering a unique transaction verification service to manage online fraud. Fraud Sciences was funded by BRM Capital, Redpoint Ventures, and other US and Israeli investors.
Funding history · 2 rounds · $12.8M total
2007-09
B Round
$11.0M
★ Redpoint VenturesBRM GroupGuy Gamzu
2004-11
A Round
$1.8M
★ BRM Group
Q&A
- What is Fraud Sciences' primary business?
- Fraud Sciences is a leading innovator in online risk tools, specializing in transaction verification and fraud prevention, developing proprietary technology to differentiate between real and fraudulent online transactions.
- When was Fraud Sciences founded?
- Fraud Sciences was founded in 2001.
- What is the current status of Fraud Sciences?
- Fraud Sciences was acquired by PayPal in January 2008 and is currently inactive due to the acquisition.
- How much capital did Fraud Sciences raise in total before its acquisition?
- Fraud Sciences raised a total of $12,750,000 USD.
- Which investors participated in Fraud Sciences' B Round funding?
- Redpoint Ventures led Fraud Sciences' B Round funding in October 2007.
- When and by whom was Fraud Sciences acquired?
- Fraud Sciences was acquired by PayPal in January 2008 for $169,000,000 USD.
- What is Fraud Sciences' primary sector?
- Fraud Sciences' primary sector is Fintech & Insurtech.
- How many employees did Fraud Sciences have?
- Fraud Sciences had an employee count in the 11-50 range.
Team · 2
Saar Wilf
Founder · Founder
Shvat Shaked
Founder · Founder
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Fintech & Insurtech
Sub-sectors
Fintech & InsurtechMoney Transfer & Management
Technologies
Platforms & InterfacesWeb
Target customers
Enterprise & Professional ServicesEnterprises
Business model
B2B
Tags
anti-fraudenterprise-solutionstransactionsfintech
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External links
| Website | paypal-media.com/press-releases/20080128005602 |
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Identifiers & details
| Legal name | Fraud Sciences Ltd. |
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| Former names | NPX Technologies |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Employees (exact) | 31 |
| Offices | Palo Alto |
| Status reason | Acquired (Inactive) by PayPal on Jan 2008 - closed due to acquisition |
Acquisitions & public offerings
Acquired by PayPal 2008-01 $169.0M