Prelude
PrivateLast Round
Series A
May 20, 2026
Total Funding Raised
$20M
Momentum Score
100 /100
Company Overview
Prelude is a Paris-based technology startup founded in 2022 that provides a developer-focused API for fraud-resistant SMS and One-Time Password (OTP) verification. Acting as a smart broker, the platform intelligently routes messages through a network of over 30 carriers to find the most cost-effective and reliable path, which can reduce verification costs for businesses by an average of 40%. The company's mission is to simplify mobile user onboarding, enhance security by preventing SMS pumping fraud, and improve user conversion rates with a reliable, transparent, and easy-to-integrate solution. Prelude was founded by former employees of Zenly and has secured seed funding from investors including Singular and Seedcamp.
Sector
Cybersecurity
Verticals
Digital Identity, Endpoint Security, Cloud Communications, Vulnerability Management, Threat Intelligence
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Usage-Based SaaS, Subscription SaaS, Freemium
AI Layer
Application
Keywords
Historical Pricing
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Prelude Comps
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Prelude Funding Rounds
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| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series A | May 20, 2026 |
Prelude Investors
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| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| 20VC | Series A |
| Singular | Series A |
| FDJ Ventures | Series A |
| 20VC | Series A |
| Seedcamp | Series A |
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- May 20, 2026
$20M round led by 20VC.
Prelude Filings
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