Smile ID
Smile ID is a digital identity verification platform that enables businesses across Africa to securely onboard and authenticate users. By combining biometric verification, identity document checks, and fraud detection tools, Smile ID helps financial institutions, fintechs, and digital platforms build trusted identity infrastructure while expanding access to digital services across the continent.
https://www.smileidentity.com/
Spotlight
2024-10: Founders Everywhere: Mark Straub
Podcast
2023-09: Venture Everywhere Podcast: Mark Straub with Jenny Fielding
News
2025-02: Smile ID’s Report Reveals Spoofing as Africa’s Leading Fraud Threat
2025-10: Smile ID and Mastercard Extends Partnership to Double Down on Digital Trust Across Africa
2025-01: Smile ID’s Enhanced SmartSelfie™ Sets New Fraud Prevention Benchmark with Zero Penetration Rate
2024-12: 200 Million and Counting: Smile ID Doubles Growth in Less Than a Year