What is Notarize?
Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Boston, Notarize provides a comprehensive online platform that enables individuals and businesses to execute legally binding notarizations remotely. By replacing physical presence requirements with secure, identity-verified digital sessions, the company has disrupted the traditional notary industry. Its market position is bolstered by deep integrations within the real estate and financial services sectors, where the demand for secure, compliant, and efficient document execution is paramount. The company serves as a foundational layer in the digital transformation of legal and property-related transactions.
How much funding has Notarize raised?
Notarize has raised a total of $196.9M across 6 funding rounds:
Debt
$1M
Angel/Seed
$2.4M
Series A
$8.5M
Series B
$20M
Series C
$35M
Series D
$130M
Debt (2015): $1M, investors not publicly disclosed
Angel/Seed (2016): $2.4M led by Ludlow Ventures and Polaris Partners
Series A (2016): $8.5M supported by Ludlow Ventures, Polaris Partners, and Founders Fund
Series B (2018): $20M featuring Fifth Wall, Realogy Holdings, Second Century Ventures, Lennar, Polaris Partners, and Founders Fund
Series C (2020): $35M backed by Camber Creek and Polaris Partners
Series D (2021): $130M with participation from Wells Fargo, True Bridge Partners, Citi Ventures, Canapi Inc., and CapitalG
Key Investors in Notarize
CapitalG
CapitalG is Alphabet's independent growth fund that invests capital and expertise to support remarkable entrepreneurs and transformational companies in accelerating their growth.
Polaris Partners
Polaris Partners is a venture capital firm that specializes in backing transformational companies in the biotech and healthcare sectors, providing coaching and resources for growth.
Founders Fund
Founders Fund invests in the world's most important and valuable companies across all geographies, sectors and stages, pursuing a founder-friendly investment strategy.
What's next for Notarize?
With the successful completion of its latest funding round, Notarize is well-positioned to scale its enterprise offerings and deepen its footprint in the proptech and fintech ecosystems. The strategic focus will likely shift toward expanding its API-first infrastructure, allowing for seamless integration into broader enterprise workflows. As the regulatory landscape for remote online notarization continues to evolve globally, Notarize is poised to leverage its significant capital reserves to maintain its competitive advantage, enhance its security protocols, and drive further adoption across high-volume industries that require rigorous identity verification and document integrity.
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