ChainCatcher message, blockchain identity verification platform 1Kosmos announces the completion of $57 million in Series B financing, led by Forgepoint Capital and Oquirrh Ventures, with participation from Carahsoft founder and president Craig Abod, NextEra Energy Ventures, Gula Tech Adventures, and the 1Kosmos management team.

1Kosmos uses personal identifiable information (PII) to encrypt and store on a private, permissioned blockchain to help enterprises transform identity verification into business drivers, performing millions of identity verifications for major banks, telecom operators, technology and service providers, healthcare institutions, and retailers worldwide.