Prelude

SMS & OTP verification infrastructure built for developers.

[Harry Stebbings @HarryStebbings]

Early-stage investing is very simple.

1. Generational defining founders (top 1%).

2. Directionally correct markets, fast-growing markets.

3. Investment has to be able to return the fund multiple times.

So why did @P_Bonnet just rip a $15M check from 20VC into @UsePrelude.

1. Matias Berny and @Zibra_ are exceptional. The best founders have a sense that winning is inevitable. I know that whatever candidate or customer, I put them in front of, they will close.

2. We are about to see an explosion in the amount of technology created.

Way more apps. Explosion of new security threats.

Twilio (their competitor) has NPS of a South American bank. 😂

Prelude has signed one of the largest social networks and e-commerce players and does many millions in ARR. (I am not allowed to say, despite every ounce of me being to keen to!!)

3. Credit to my partner Paul, he charmed Matias well before a round could come to fruition.

Lesson: If you wait for a "raise" you will always lose. The best rounds are done when there is no round. You can always get a deal done.

P.S. I am so bored and tired of all the BS VC fundraising announcement posts and so hope this was a little more natural with less of the comms BS.

[Prelude @UsePrelude]

Today we are announcing two new products: Auth API and Intel API.

Everything we have built so far, brought together into one onboarding and trust layer.

Thank you @20vcFund for leading our $20M Series A.

[Prelude @UsePrelude]

@businessfrance In the age of AI, proving a user is legitimate is becoming one of the most critical challenges in tech. We’re excited to connect with US-based tech leaders and exchange perspectives on how the industry is approaching this new reality 👾

[Prelude @UsePrelude]

Prelude is joining the French delegation with @businessfrance at #HumanX in San Francisco next week! 🚀 If you're around San Francisco April 6–9, we'd love to grab a coffee or meet at Moscone Center. Drop us a message👇

[Prelude @UsePrelude]

Want real-time verification analytics for every country you operate in? Try Prelude today → https://t.co/BLtx6mGrlD

[Prelude @UsePrelude]

🌎 Where are your users verifying successfully, and where are they dropping off? With our dashboard, you get a full breakdown of your verification performance by country. All updated in real time 👾

[Prelude @UsePrelude]

Pushing new features out at the speed of light! ⚡
🔗 Read More on February Changelog
https://t.co/Vr8jSmU9pz

[Prelude @UsePrelude]

Updates across Session, Verify, Notify, Anti-Fraud, and more! Here’s a highlight of what we shipped in February👇

[Prelude @UsePrelude]

Granular Fraud Blocking POV

[Prelude @UsePrelude]

We built a system focused on:
✅ Reliability
✅ Transparency
✅ Global reach
✅Premium support (that doesn’t cost extra)

[Prelude @UsePrelude]

@sundayapp_ is transforming how people dine.
Making payments and loyalty fast, simple, and human.

But scaling that magic wasn’t easy. 👇

[Prelude @UsePrelude]

They needed:
⁉️ High uptime during peak hours
⁉️ Seamless OTP delivery for loyalty
⁉️ Global reliability for every guest message

That’s where Prelude stepped in. ⚡

[Prelude @UsePrelude]

Prelude helped by:
⚡ Multi-channel API (SMS + WhatsApp)
⚡ Local + global routing that simply works
⚡ Automatic channel fallback
⚡ Dashboards with clear delivery + cost insights

[Prelude @UsePrelude]

For more than 45 years, Proscai has helped thousands of retailers streamline operations and strengthen customer loyalty through innovation.

However, they faced significant challenges.

And Prelude saved the day!

[Prelude @UsePrelude]

Problems they faced:
⁉️ SMS not reaching loyalty users → points left unredeemed
⁉️ WhatsApp verification limited to Meta-verified numbers
⁉️ International traffic = costly, difficult to manage

[Prelude @UsePrelude]

Don't let OTPs hold you back! Talk to Prelude.

[Prelude @UsePrelude]

What happens when your app goes viral...
and your verification needs to scale just as fast?

Checkout @locketcamera's story - https://t.co/pdSchDiIwl

[Prelude @UsePrelude]

They turned to Prelude. In one hour, they were live.

Now they have:
✔ Fraud detection that saves budget
✔ Global routing that delivers
✔ Dashboards that show every outcome
✔ Support that moves as fast as they do

[Prelude @UsePrelude]

@arjunpalwaye Hello! This feature for now is only available in france but we have great coverage in India on all other channels :)

[Prelude @UsePrelude]

Passwords are gone. OTPs should be too.
🚨 Prelude Silent Network Authentication (SNA) just launched in France 🇫🇷

No codes. No delays. No drop-offs.