Smile ID

Exciting News! We are thrilled to announce the remarkable milestone of 100 million identity checks and the launch of our inaugural 2024 Digital Identity Fraud Report. This report contains everything you need to know about identity fraud in Africa — tactics, trends, industry and regional insights and much more. It is a must-read for business decision makers, product owners, fraud and compliance offers and everybody doing business online in Africa! Download the report at https://lnkd.in/dDAQvsmR

When Raenest set out to transform cross-border payments, they needed a verification partner who could keep up with their pace. Enter Smile ID: we slashed their verification time, stopped duplicate signups, and fueled their expansion across the continent. Ready to streamline your growth too? Start here: https://lnkd.in/eVhvD3rv

In our latest issue of Identity Illustrated – our bi-weekly newsletter exploring the intersections of Africa’s identity, regulatory, and fraud landscape – we unpack The Rise of Cyber Threats in Africa and what makes the continent particularly vulnerable. Africa’s rapid digital growth in fintech, e-commerce, and mobile money has sparked a surge in cyber threats, with businesses seeing a 20% increase in attacks this year alone. Cybercriminals are seizing on weak infrastructure and inadequate security investments. Fueling this surge are poor identity verification systems and gaps in legal frameworks. Want to know more about what's driving these cyber threats and how businesses can fortify themselves? Dive into this full issue here: https://lnkd.in/d-RbS8fz

We're hiring a Product Designer/UX Researcher in South Africa! The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in both user experience research and design, showcasing a portfolio of work that demonstrates thoughtful, user-centric solutions. This role involves conducting robust user research, translating insights into design strategies, and crafting intuitive interfaces that align with our business goals. If this is you- apply here 👇 https://lnkd.in/dqxKSC44

I really enjoyed our webinar chat with Segun Adeyemi of Anchor and the indefitagable Mark Straub of Smile ID. You really should watch the full video but the last question was personally my favourite where we got to share tips on how to and how NOT to scale a startup. The 3 of us operate businesses at different stages of growth providing a wide spectrum of perspectives on moving through the stages. Having spent nearly 2 decades as an Operator, first a fast growing company which eventually got acquired at nearly $4B and now slugging it out growing my Startup Kyshi, I share my tips with anyone considering founding a startup. There are lots of pitfalls - some of which may be avoided if you pay attention to these. You can catch a snippet of this conversation here - https://lnkd.in/dYJEczHt My DM is always open to aspiring Founders and those who have taken the dive and now considering taking things to the next level. Our mission at Kyshi is to take your business into and across Africa, the most exciting and fastest growing market in the world. We've done all the dirty work - you can receive payments from your customers across Africa seamlessly with a single API and launch across Africa in as little as 2 days!

One of the most important use cases of our biometric liveness technology is to stop account take over fraud -- a trend that is on the rise as more Africans use digital banking apps to manage their money. Learn more about how you can use AI and biometrics to stop these attacks.

In our latest issue of Identity Illustrated – our bi-weekly newsletter breaking down Africa’s complex ID, regulatory, and fraud landscape one illustration at a time – we dive into Account Takeover Fraud, the silent threat to Africa’s growing digital economy that keeps getting louder! What's the big deal? Fraudsters are getting smarter, and ATO fraud is now one of the fastest-growing cyber risks across Africa, targeting personal accounts, digital wallets, and business platforms. As mobile banking and e-commerce skyrocket, so does the threat. How does it happen? From credential stuffing and phishing attacks to SIM swaps and malware, cybercriminals are relentless. The impact? Stolen funds, lost customer trust, and major recovery costs for businesses. What can be done? A lot! Check out the latest issue to find out: https://lnkd.in/d265avvp

We're hiring a Quality Assurance Analyst 👇

I’m excited to be speaking alongside Lazhar Nouar from Group-IB today at 12 PM GMT for a webinar focused on fraud prevention and identity verification. We’ll be covering practical strategies for businesses to tackle evolving cyber threats while ensuring secure onboarding at scale. Whether you're in fintech, e-commerce, or any industry where digital security is a priority, this conversation will give you actionable insights to protect your organisation. Can't join live? No problem! Register now, and we’ll send you the full session recording after the event so you won’t miss a thing.  Looking forward to connecting and sharing ideas representing my team Smile ID Register here: https://lnkd.in/e7UQU8_E

If you’re in the business of onboarding merchants or businesses, waiting weeks or days for a KYB check is a thing of the past. With our Business Verification solution, you can expect instant results—in seconds. From confirming business legitimacy to flagging potential risks, you get all the critical data you need in real-time from over 10 million business records across Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa. Ready to onboard trusted businesses with confidence and speed? Watch the demo below and see how Business Verification works!