# Onfido (Onfido)

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

## Facts
- **Website:** https://www.entrust.com/products/identity-verification
- **Headquarters:** London, United Kingdom
- **Country:** United Kingdom
- **Founded:** 2012
- **Founder:** Husayn Kassai, Eamon Jubbawy, Ruhul Amin
- **Employees:** 501-1000
- **Funding stage:** Acquired by Entrust Corporation in April 2024 (reported ~$650M); previously VC-backed incl. $100M from TPG Growth in 2020
- **Total funding:** $214.53M
- **Categories:** Background Checking

## Overview
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)

## Leadership
- Husayn Kassai — founder ([profile](https://www.dhrmap.com/people/husayn-kassai))
- Eamon Jubbawy — founder ([profile](https://www.dhrmap.com/people/eamon-jubbawy))
- Ruhul Amin — founder ([profile](https://www.dhrmap.com/people/ruhul-amin))

## Sources
- [Acquirer page (Entrust)](https://www.entrust.com/products/identity-verification) — verification
- [Onfido - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onfido) — reference
- [Entrust Completes Acquisition of Onfido - Entrust newsroom](https://www.entrust.com/company/newsroom/entrust-completes-acquisition-of-onfido-creating-a-new-era-of-identity-centric-security) — company
- [Onfido - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onfido) — reference
- [Entrust Completes Acquisition of Onfido - Entrust newsroom](https://www.entrust.com/company/newsroom/entrust-completes-acquisition-of-onfido-creating-a-new-era-of-identity-centric-security) — company
- [Entrust completes acquisition of ID verification startup Onfido - UKTN](https://www.uktech.news/growth-strategy/exit-strategy/entrust-completes-onfido-acquisition-20240409) — news
- [Onfido - Wikipedia (headquarters London, England)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onfido) — reference
- [Onfido - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onfido) — reference
- [Onfido - Wikipedia (founded July 2012)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onfido) — reference
- [Onfido - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onfido) — reference
- [Entrust Completes Acquisition of Onfido - Entrust newsroom](https://www.entrust.com/company/newsroom/entrust-completes-acquisition-of-onfido-creating-a-new-era-of-identity-centric-security) — company

## FAQ
**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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