Wave alumni launch digital ID verification platform Confirm
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Wave alumni launch digital ID verification platform Confirm

Kirk Simpson and Peter Carrescia raised $6.5 million to launch company in August 2022. Toronto-based identity verification Confirm officially launched its identity verification product…

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Certn targets global expansion of background check tech with $30 million USD Series B extension from EDC
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Certn acquires European ID verification company Trustmatic

Trustmatic marks Certn’s third international acquisition in the last two years. Victoria-based background screening startup Certn has acquired Trustmatic, a European remote identity verification…

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With backing from celebrity investors and mortgage lenders, Verifast wants to improve identity, financial verification
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With backing from celebrity investors and mortgage lenders, Verifast wants to improve identity, financial verification

Verifast recently closed a $3.5 million seed round. The mission of Verifast is evident in its name: the startup is on a mission to…

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Haloo raises $2.9 million CAD to offer IP verification tech as solution for NFT theft, fraud

Haloo sees a rise in NFT-related applications for trademarks. Toronto-based startup Haloo (formerly Heirlume) has raised $2.9 million CAD ($2.3 million USD) in all-equity,…

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