Fingerprint Earns Top Employer Nod Amidst AI Fraud Arms Race

CHICAGO, IL – March 03, 2026 – In a striking validation of its business and cultural strategy, device intelligence leader Fingerprint has been named to the Forbes list of America's Best Startup Employers for 2026. The company secured a remarkable #39 position overall out of 500 winners and ranked #2 in the competitive "Security" industry category. This accolade arrives as the firm reports a 65% surge in annual recurring revenue, a direct result of the escalating demand for advanced defenses against a new wave of sophisticated, AI-driven fraud.

The dual recognition highlights a critical trend in the tech industry: the companies succeeding are those that not only solve the most pressing technological challenges but also cultivate a culture that attracts and retains the elite talent needed to tackle them. For Fingerprint, the challenge is clear—protecting the internet's businesses and users from increasingly autonomous and intelligent threats.

A Dual Triumph of Growth and Culture

Fingerprint's placement in the top 10% of the Forbes list is the culmination of a rigorous evaluation process. In partnership with market research firm Statista, Forbes analyzed over 7 million data points from more than 20,000 privately-held U.S. startups. The final ranking of 500 companies was determined by three core pillars: Employer Reputation, based on public sentiment; Employee Satisfaction, gleaned from internal reviews; and Company Growth, measured by headcount and web traffic increases over two years.

This external validation mirrors Fingerprint's internal momentum. The company’s 65% ARR growth is bolstered by a significant expansion of its team, which grew 39% globally and 56% in North America over the past year. This rapid scaling reflects the urgent market need for its services, with over 6,000 customers, including industry giants like Dropbox, Booking.com, and Checkout.com, now relying on its platform.

"This recognition reflects the extraordinary people who have made Fingerprint what it is," said Dan Pinto, CEO and co-founder. "We're building the defining device intelligence platform for the AI era, and that mission attracts people passionate about solving the most consequential problems in tech. It validates our commitment to creating a remote-first environment where people can thrive and take true ownership of their work."

The New Frontier of AI-Powered Fraud

The demand fueling Fingerprint’s growth stems from a dramatic shift in the digital threat landscape. The rise of generative AI has armed fraudsters with powerful tools, enabling them to launch attacks that are faster, more scalable, and significantly harder to detect. Experts note that "machine-to-machine mayhem" is the new reality, where autonomous AI agents can execute complex fraud from start to finish without human intervention.

Industry data paints a grim picture. Consumer fraud losses soared to $12.5 billion in 2024, a 25% year-over-year increase. A recent Fingerprint report found that 41% of technology leaders are already contending with AI-powered attacks, with nearly all reporting financial losses that average over $400,000 per organization. For a third of these companies, the annual damage climbs as high as $1 million.

These attacks are not just financially devastating; they place immense operational strain on businesses. Fraud teams report being overwhelmed by the volume and sophistication of threats like hyper-realistic deepfakes used in employment scams, AI-cloned websites for phishing, and emotionally intelligent bots designed for complex romance and social engineering schemes. The B2B SaaS industry has been hit particularly hard, with over 60% of companies reporting a major increase in manual review processes to combat fraud.

The Technology Behind the Defense

In this high-stakes environment, Fingerprint’s device intelligence platform serves as a foundational layer of defense. The technology is designed to provide a stable and highly accurate "fingerprint" for every device interacting with a website or application. By processing hundreds of signals from a visitor's browser, device, and network, the platform generates a persistent VisitorID that can identify a user's device across multiple sessions, even if they use VPNs, clear their cookies, or browse in incognito mode.

This capability is critical for distinguishing legitimate human users from malicious actors and bots. The platform now identifies over 1 billion unique devices every month, a 77% increase from the previous year. For its 6,000 customers, this translates into tangible results across various fraud vectors. Gaming company ZBD, for instance, used the technology to slash multi-accounting and promotional abuse by 95%. E-commerce platform Skipify successfully recognized 70% of its returning shoppers instantly, creating a frictionless checkout experience while simultaneously securing the transaction.

Andreas Zodhiates, Head of Payment Fraud at Booking.com, noted that Fingerprint provides the "clear device-level signals" needed to prevent fraud, reduce losses, and enable smoother customer journeys.

Looking ahead, Fingerprint is already innovating to counter the next wave of threats. The company is developing "Proximity Detection," a feature designed to identify device farms—a common tool for large-scale fraud—by grouping physically close devices even when their operators attempt to mask their locations. Furthermore, its "Authorized AI Agent Detection" aims to differentiate between legitimate automated agents, such as company-sanctioned web scrapers or productivity tools, and malicious bots designed for fraud, ensuring that businesses can embrace AI's benefits without opening the door to new vulnerabilities.

Building a Talent Magnet in a Remote World

Fingerprint’s success in combating fraud is intrinsically linked to its ability to attract and empower top cybersecurity talent. The company’s 100% remote-first model is not a temporary measure but a core tenet of its operational philosophy. By designing all systems and processes for a globally dispersed team, Fingerprint has created an environment where talent, not geography, is the primary consideration.

This approach, combined with a compelling mission to make the internet a safer place, has made the company a destination for experts in the field. The work is challenging and impactful, offering engineers and security professionals the opportunity to solve some of the most complex problems in technology today. As stated by company leadership, prospective employees join a collaborative team where they are given true ownership of their work and are supported by a leadership team invested in their long-term career development. This culture of empowerment and purpose is a key driver behind the high employee satisfaction noted in the Forbes ranking and is central to the company's strategy for staying ahead in the relentless arms race against digital fraud.