Onfido is an identity verification company that combines document checks with facial biometrics to confirm users during remote onboarding. It was acquired by Entrust in 2024.
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- Onfido verifies identity by capturing an image of a government document, validating its authenticity, and matching it against a live selfie using facial recognition and liveness detection. It is used in regulated onboarding flows for banking, fintech and the gig economy.
- Founded in London, the company was acquired by Entrust in 2024 to extend that vendor’s identity portfolio. Its services automate know-your-customer checks that would otherwise require manual review.