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Youverify

Automated identity, address verification, and AML compliance infrastructure for global emerging markets
ActiveFintechFintech Infrastructure / BaaSLagos, LagosFounded 2018

What it does

Youverify was founded in 2018 by Gbenga Odegbami to automate identity verification, address validation, and compliance checks for financial institutions. The platform provides automated identity screening software that helps banks and startups comply with anti-money laundering regulations. It is prominent across Africa for enterprise-grade background verification networks.

KYC / KYB / identity verificationAML / transaction monitoringeKYC & biometricsCompliance automation / management

Known for

  • Automated KYC and address verification
  • Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance tech
  • Enterprise background check APIs
  • Regulatory compliance software

Model & industry

Compliance / KYC-as-a-ServiceAPI-as-a-ProductIdentity-as-a-ServiceAll / Cross-industry

Funding history

$4.0M
Total raised
2
Rounds
Pre-Series A
Latest stage
2024
Latest year
DateStageAmountLead investor
2024-03Pre-Series A$2.5MElm Investment
2022-08Seed$1.5MOrange Digital Ventures and LoftyInc Capital

Products & subsidiaries

Youverify vOS · Compliance Workflow SaaSYouverify Address Verification · Physical & Geolocation Verification

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