Identity Verification: How to Choose the Best KYC Provider in Africa
Your business’s success depends on a critical choice: your KYC provider. In Africa, numerous businesses grapple with this decision. An ill-suited KYC solution can lead to user drop-offs, erode trust,...
View Article5 Identity Verification Errors to Avoid for a Seamless KYC Process
One of the critical aspects of a robust KYC process is addressing potential identity verification errors. You may have an outstanding product and a solid understanding of KYC (Know Your Customer)...
View ArticleMarket Research Guide for Early Stage Startups in Africa
Market research is the strategic North Star for early stage startups. In a recent webinar hosted by our startup accelerator program, Martin Mbonu, a seasoned player in the startup game, shared a...
View ArticleHow to Launch and Scale a Startup in Africa with Zero Funding
Building a startup in Africa is challenging. Just ask the founders of Seamfix, our parent company that went from bootstrapped beginnings with only seventy-five thousand Naira to a globally recognized...
View ArticleWhy is Digital Identity Verification Important for African Startups?
ChatGPT, and artificial intelligence. Open Banking and Peer to Peer Trading. Africa’s digital economy is exploding, with startup funding at a record high. Yet, we must ask a fundamental question and...
View ArticleHow African Businesses Can Use Face Match for KYC and Unlock Growth
By 2025, Africa’s internet economy is set to reach $180 billion, constituting 5.2% of the continent’s GDP. The potential for startups and established companies alike has never been more promising. Yet,...
View ArticleKYC Compliance in Ride-Hailing: Building Trust and Safety
In 2019, a popular ride-hailing company lost its permission to work in London because many drivers faked who they were on the app. Imagine, over 14,000 trips were taken with drivers who weren’t really...
View ArticleKYC in Gaming and Betting: Ensuring Fair Play and Safety
In 2022, Africa’s gaming and betting scene exploded, making nearly a billion dollars in revenue. Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa lead the pack, with South Africa being the top player. Most of this...
View ArticleHere’s What to do about the Security and KYC Gap in Online Food Delivery.
Remember the hassle of calling a restaurant to order food and then crossing your fingers, hoping your order arrived correctly and on time? Those were the days! But now, thanks to online platforms,...
View ArticleHow to Navigate Regulatory Compliance in Africa: Building a Strong Framework
A few months ago, I received an innocent email from a C-level executive. Intrigued, I clicked a link within it, only to discover it was a planned phishing attack orchestrated by our compliance team....
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