Identification/Background checks

Zwipe pulls in $14m funding, ahead of trading on Merkur Market

Norway-based biometric technology developer Zwipe has closed a new round of funding on NOK 120m ($14m), ahead of the release of trading on Merkur Market, Oslo Børs.

Authenteq holds $5m first close for Series A to support team expansion

Identity management startup Authenteq has held a $5m first close for its Series A, with plans to hold a second close in coming weeks.

Banking, insurance voice security favourite Pindrop picks up $90m Series D round

Pindrop, a voice security and authentication startup which counts some of the biggest bank and insurance companies in the US as customers has closed a $90m Series D financing round.

Due diligence startup Neotas collects £1m investment

London-based due diligence and HR screening platform Neotas has secured £1m in its latest equity round.

Pass Technology scoops up £3.25m in new funding round

Pass Technology Group, a background checking and regulatory solution developer, has bagged £3.25m in a new financing round.
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IDnow launches KYC solution for crypto providers

IDnow, a provider of an Identity-as-a-Service platform that can verify users in real time, has launched a KYC solution for crypto providers.
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IdentityMind closes $10m Series C round

RegTech 100 company IdentityMind Global has closed a $10m Series C round of financing to meet the global demand for digital identities.
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RELX buys ThreatMetrix in £580m deal

RELX Group is set to buy digital identity platform ThreatMetrix in a £580m (about $817m) deal.
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KYC eyes Series A funding, decides against ICO to ‘stay above board’

KYC is looking to raise capital through a Series A funding in Q1 2018, with ICOs being ‘a recipe for disaster’ according to CEO Claus Christensen.
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Facebook snaps up biometric ID verification startup Confirm

Facebook has purchased biometric ID verification startup Confirm, which specialises in remotely verifying IDs like drivers licenses.

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Another strong week for FinTechs with 26 deals recorded

FinTech Global reported on another powerful week in the FinTech sector, with a total of $783m raised across 26 deals.   This top performing deal...
FutureMoney launches micro-investing app to help families secure financial future

FutureMoney launches micro-investing app to help families secure financial future

FutureMoney, a FinTech company founded by industry veterans, has launched a new micro-investing platform aimed at helping families build generational wealth.
Camwood and Pentaho team up to enhance data analytics capabilities

Camwood and Pentaho team up to enhance data analytics capabilities

Camwood, a leading IT consultancy specialising in digital evolution through the lens of applications, has partnered with Pentaho, a subsidiary of the Japanese multinational conglomerate Hitachi, to bring its data analytics platform to market via a new managed services offering.
Erste Bank Hungary introduces innovative flight delay insurance with Companjon

Erste Bank Hungary introduces innovative flight delay insurance with Companjon

Erste Bank Hungary has launched Flight Delay Insurance, a new service available to its customers in the George app.
Dwolla partners with Visa to enhance account verification in pay by bank

Dwolla partners with Visa to enhance account verification in pay by bank

Dwolla, a leading U.S.-based account-to-account (A2A) payment solution provider, has announced a strategic collaboration with Visa, a world leader in digital payments.

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