Latest round

Series B

Last raised

May 2018

Total raised

Undisclosed

Investors

4

About IDnow

IDnow GmbH specializes in identity verification services. Established in 2014 in Munich, Germany, it has successfully completed 9 deals to date. The company's founders include Armin Bauer, Dennis von Ferenczy, and Sebastian Baerhold, with CEO Andreas Bodczek leading the operations. In March 2025, Corsair Capital acquired a majority stake in IDnow for EUR 273 million, securing the company’s future in the identity verification market.IDnow specializes in automated identity verification solutions aimed at enhancing security and compliance in digital transactions. The company's core offerings include AI-driven products such as AutoIdent, which provides fast, automated document verification, and VideoIdent, a face-to-face video verification service that allows for real-time identity checks with expert assistance. These products cater to various use cases, including onboarding for financial institutions and compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, tailored for sectors like fintech, gaming, and telecommunications. IDnow's solutions are utilized by a diverse client base, including leading banks and large enterprises across Europe, particularly in markets like Germany, France, Spain, and the United Kingdom. The company's revenue model is primarily subscription-based, with clients paying for access to IDnow’s suite of products, which includes flexible configurations tailored to industry needs.IDnow plans to leverage the resources and expertise of Corsair Capital after its acquisition in March 2025 to accelerate growth and explore new opportunities. The company is focusing on developing new products aimed at enhancing its service offerings, although specific release dates are currently undisclosed. Additionally, IDnow is strategizing to expand into new markets, targeting regions that align with its growth objectives to enhance its global footprint.

Who invested in IDnow

4 investors across 3 rounds

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Funding rounds

  1. Series B

    May 17, 2018

    Amount

    Undisclosed

    Investors

    Locked

  2. Series A

    Sep 30, 2016

    Amount

    Undisclosed

    Investors

    Locked

  3. Seed

    Jul 1, 2014

    Amount

    Undisclosed

    Investors

    Locked

Questions about IDnow

Who invested in IDnow?

IDnow has 4 investors on record across 3 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.

How much funding has IDnow raised?

IDnow has raised 3 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.

When did IDnow last raise money?

IDnow's most recent round on record is a Series B, in May 2018.

What does IDnow do?

IDnow GmbH specializes in identity verification services.

Where is IDnow headquartered?

IDnow is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

Which VCs invest in companies like IDnow?

Among active investors with capital left to deploy, Index Ventures, European Investment Bank, Highland Europe and Balderton Capital back software companies at IDnow's stage. Their profiles are linked below.

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