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Onfido

Onfido is an AI-based identity verification (KYC) provider using document and selfie/biometric checks; acquired by Entrust in 2024.

London, United KingdomFounded 2012501-1000 employeesAcquired by Entrust Corporation in April 2024 (reported ~$650M); previously VC-backed incl. $100M from TPG Growth in 2020
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Onfido is a London-based identity verification company that helps businesses confirm people's identities by matching a photo ID document against a selfie using AI and biometric algorithms, primarily for KYC/onboarding in financial services and other regulated sectors. It was founded in 2012 by University of Oxford students Husayn Kassai, Eamon Jubbawy and Ruhul Amin, and raised funding including a $100 million round from TPG Growth in 2020. In April 2024 Entrust Corporation completed its acquisition of Onfido, reported at about $650 million, and Onfido's site now redirects to Entrust.

Products

Onfido Real Identity Platform, AI-Powered Identity Verification, Document Verification (2,500+ ID types, 195 countries), Biometric Verification (facial matching), Fraud Detection (deepfake & spoofing prevention), Motion (liveness detection), Repeat Verification, Workflow Studio (no-code orchestration), Onfido Atlas AI, Regulatory Compliance (KYC, AML, Right to Work)

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Onfido — frequently asked questions

What does Onfido do?

Onfido is an AI-based identity verification (KYC) provider using document and selfie/biometric checks; acquired by Entrust in 2024.

Where is Onfido headquartered?

Onfido is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

When was Onfido founded?

Onfido was founded in 2012.

Who founded Onfido?

Onfido was founded by Husayn Kassai, Eamon Jubbawy, Ruhul Amin.

How many employees does Onfido have?

Onfido has 501-1000 employees.

How much funding has Onfido raised?

Onfido has raised $214.53M (Acquired by Entrust Corporation in April 2024 (reported ~$650M); previously VC-backed incl. $100M from TPG Growth in 2020) to date, per DHRMap records.

What kind of HR technology is Onfido?

Onfido is categorized under Background Checking on DHRMap.

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