Authologic, a global digital identity verification platform, streamlining KYC and AML processes with secure e-ID solutions to combat fraud and meet compliance, has announced an $8.2 million Series A funding round. The round is led by leading European venture capital (VC) firm, OpenOcean, with strong participation from YCombinator, the world-class technology startup accelerator and VC firm, Peak Capital, a top pan-European SaaS-focused VC firm, and SMOK VC, a US fund investing in top CEE entrepreneurs.
Authologic addresses the critical flaw in legacy KYC systems that rely on document images for digital identity. With AI making it easy to create fake documents, these outdated methods are increasingly vulnerable to fraud, identity theft, and compliance failures. Businesses can no longer depend on legacy systems for secure identity verification.
The fragmentation of identity verification systems across borders and platforms adds complexity to this challenge, especially in industries with strict KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) regulations, like financial services, gaming, telecoms, and crypto. eIDAS 2.0 is mandating all regulated companies to accept eIDs. Providing support for non-document-based ID verification will pose significant challenges for those organisations and their AML departments. Not to mention the fact that eIDs must be accepted as a valid authentication method, and as a 2FA method for many processes, including transaction confirmation.
Customers today demand fast, secure, and seamless digital experiences. By trading out manual work for an improved user experience (UX), Authologic’s platform helps companies provide a modern, frictionless onboarding process that meets the convenience customers expect without compromising privacy. The result? Faster onboarding, reduced fraud risk, and lower operational costs, all while enhancing customer satisfaction in today’s digitally demanding era.
Authologic’s unified e-ID platform aggregates hundreds of e-ID systems, helping businesses to bridge the gap between legacy systems and the future of digital identity. Its secure digital verification process preserves privacy and builds trust—eliminating outdated methods like plastic IDs and photo uploads that expose unnecessary personal data. By integrating seamlessly with existing KYC infrastructures, Authologic allows companies to adopt secure e-ID solutions wherever possible, easing the transition towards digital IDs.
With offices in Warsaw, Poland; London, UK, and San Francisco, US, this investment positions Authologic to expand its offering internationally to join its existing household name customers like Santander Leasing, LV Bet, and eToro.
Krzysztof Klimczak, CEO and Co-Founder of Authologic, said: “Identity is the foundation of a well-functioning society. If we can’t be sure who we’re dealing with online, it undermines trust in marketplaces, social interactions, and even democracy itself. That’s why digital identities must be easy to use and the practice of taking photographs of plastic ID cards should be left in the past.
“Our platform is designed to help firms counteract the increase in AI-driven fraud, offering them a seamless, secure, and automated solution that stays ahead of emerging fraud tactics. We are excited to have the support of our investors as we expand our reach and continue to innovate in the digital identity space.”
Tony Nysten, Partner at OpenOcean, commented: “For decades, people in the Nordics have used bank e-IDs to sign contracts, purchase items, and even book dentist appointments online. With the Nordics having paved the way in digital identities, we believe Authologic is on the cusp of driving a revolution on a global scale. The demand for secure, efficient and easy-to-use identity verification is universal, and Authologic’s approach is precisely what the market needs. Its vision of building a new, trust-based identity layer on the internet resonates deeply with us, and we are thrilled to support the team as they lead the charge in making this vision a reality. Authologic is reshaping online identity.”
Nicolas Dessaigne, Group Partner at YCombinator, remarked: “At Y Combinator, we have a front-row seat to seeing AI fundamentally transform the way businesses operate, and it’s become clear that traditional identity verification methods, reliant on outdated practices like photos of physical documents, are no longer sufficient. Since going through YC in 2021, Authologic has consistently demonstrated its ability to stay ahead of these trends. We are proud to back a team that not only meets the challenges of today but also anticipates the needs of tomorrow, driving the future of secure, automated identity verification.”
Adrian Kaczmarek, Head of Digital Sales at Santander Leasing, said: “Onboarding customers to financial products at scale is a challenging task. First of all, providing only document-based ID verification doesn’t cut it anymore. You need multiple options, including government-issued digital IDs and Bank IDs. Second of all, the market is changing rapidly and as our business grows, we require new methods and new capabilities. Through the one-time integration of Authologic e-ID Hub, we started to address these challenges. We now have the flexibility to add new integrations and capabilities within days, not months.”
