Ory
Ory is an open-source identity platform with a suite of tools: Kratos (identity), Hydra (OAuth2/OIDC), Keto (permissions), and Oathkeeper (reverse proxy). Battle-tested cloud-native auth infrastructure used by companies worldwide.
- Location
- Munich, Germany
- Raised
- $22M
- Stage
- Series A
- Founded
- 2019
- Category
- Open Source
- Funding
- VC-backed
- Team
- 50-100
Funding figures as of Jul 2025 · not independently verified
Founders of Ory
- Aeneas Rekkas
- Thomas Aidan Curran
Investors backing Ory
- Insight Partners
- Inovia Capital
Frequently asked questions
What does Ory do?
Ory is an open-source identity platform with a suite of tools: Kratos (identity), Hydra (OAuth2/OIDC), Keto (permissions), and Oathkeeper (reverse proxy). Battle-tested cloud-native auth infrastructure used by companies worldwide.
Where is Ory based?
Ory is based in Munich, Germany.
When was Ory founded?
Ory was founded in 2019.
How much has Ory raised?
Ory has raised $22M in their Series A round as of Jul 2025.
Who founded Ory?
Ory was founded by Aeneas Rekkas, Thomas Aidan Curran.
Who has invested in Ory?
Ory is backed by Insight Partners, Inovia Capital.
How Ory would pitch themselves
○ Auto-generated01Target customer
Developers + open-source communities + enterprises wanting an OSS-first tool in this category, with optional commercial support.
02Problem they solve
Ory is an open-source identity platform with a suite of tools: Kratos (identity), Hydra (OAuth2/OIDC), Keto (permissions), and Oathkeeper (reverse proxy). Battle-tested cloud-native auth infrastructure used by companies… The category has historically been served by tools that miss the modern workflow this product is built around.
03Key differentiator
Ory differentiates on cloud native identity and access management. Backed by Insight Partners + Inovia Capital, $22M raised — the company has resources + validation to compound this thesis. Founded by Aeneas Rekkas + team.
04Go-to-market strategy
Series-A scaling stage — building outbound sales motion, hiring first AEs, layering on customer success. Mix of PLG (where the product allows) + direct sales for higher-ACV deals.