About Incode

Powering trust for the AI era

Incode is reinventing online authentication and identity verification. Our in-house AI-powered technology is designed to eliminate fraud before it happens with fully secure, frictionless, and compliant interactions.

"The limit is a decision."

— Ricardo Amper, CEO and Founder at Incode

Our commitment to delivering unparalleled innovations

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.

Excellence

We’re dedicated to the integrity and quality of our craft, shaping a culture of collective excellence.

Empathy

As great listeners and thinkers, we strive to solve problems with clarity, care, and trust.

Diversity

We create an environment where everyone is welcome and can trust that growth opportunities are equal for everyone.

Growth

We grow by curiosity and turning every moment into a chance to learn, lead, and level up, aiming to become the best version of ourselves.

Innovation

We dream big, long term, and believe the unbelievable. We innovate grounded in science, inspired by bold ideas, and driven by real-world impact with impeccable execution.

Incode’s evolving journey

A decade of trust

We started as a handful of Incoders, and we’ve now grown into a global network united by purpose and conviction.

The journey to transforming identity

From the start, Incode was created to make identity verification secure, seamless, and trustworthy.

Timeline

• 2015: Ricardo Amper founded Incode on June 17 in San Francisco.
• 2017: Launched our first biometric authentication solution powered by AI.
• 2019: Introduced leading Liveness Detection technology, becoming the first company in the world to pass iBeta Level 1 certification for Passive Liveness.
• 2021: Achieved unicorn status with a $1.25B valuation following our Series B round and expanded globally with major financial partnerships.
• 2022: Developed advanced detection models for 3D masks and improved resistance to 2D attacks.
• 2024: Recognized as a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Identity Verification.

Incode’s presence around the globe

San Francisco HQ

United States
101 Mission St, Suite 900,
San Francisco, CA 94105, US

Belgrade

Serbia
Bulevar Mihajla Pupina 6a
(5th and half of 6th Floor),
11070 Belgrade, Serbia

Mexico City

Mexico
Arquimedes 212,
4th Floor Polanco, 11550
Mexico City, Mexico

Executive Team

• Ricardo Amper: Founder & CEO
• Jovan Jovanovic: Chief Technology Officer
• Alex Golunov: Head of AI
• Roman Karachinsky: Chief Product Officer
• Jesse Franklin: Chief Financial Officer
• Marianna Amper: SVP Strategic Finance
• Jose Baltazar: Chief Business Operations Officer, Head of North America
• Íñigo Castillo: Head of Latin America
• Diego Creel: Head of Europe

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Incode?

Incode is an AI-powered identity verification and fraud prevention company, founded to make identity verification fast, accurate, and privacy-preserving at global scale. It serves financial services, fintech, healthcare, gaming, and enterprise customers worldwide.

How many identity checks has Incode processed?

Incode processes 4.1B+ identity checks annually and maintains a dataset of 400M+ identity profiles — one of the largest proprietary identity datasets in the world, used to continuously improve its AI models.

Who are Incode's typical customers?

Incode serves enterprise customers across financial services, banking, fintech, healthcare, gaming, and government — including Fortune 500 companies and leading neobanks requiring high-accuracy, compliant identity verification at scale.

Is Incode recognized by industry analysts?

Yes. Incode has been named a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Identity Verification for two consecutive years and ranks consistently at the top of NIST FRTE biometric benchmarks.

Where is Incode headquartered?

Incode is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, with global operations supporting customers in 200+ countries and identity document coverage across all major jurisdictions.