Uqudo

What they do:

Uqudo is the leading digital identity company in the Middle East and Africa, designed specifically for the region. The company offers its customers a fully automated identity verification solution that complies with regulatory requirements across the area. Uqudo can accurately authenticate individuals in 20 countries in MEA, including all GCC countries, which gives the company unparalleled verification ability in the region. Uqudo's offering expands beyond eKYC/Digital Onboarding to Screening (AML), Biometric Authentication, and KYB with the widest verification capabilities in the region. The company works with private companies, governments, startups, and regulators to solve problems ranging from financial inclusion and fraud to expensive customer acquisition

Why we invested:

Solving the identity crisis in financial services, Uqudo offers digital identity verification solutions, allowing businesses to onboard customers swiftly and securely. By eliminating the need for physical documentation, Uqudo promotes financial inclusion and streamlines transactions.

The Founder:

Mohamed Fagiri is the Founder and CEO of uqudo and has spent his career supporting public and private sector organizations addressing the fundamental challenge of digital identity. He comes with a wealth of experience in Information and Cyber Security. His domain of expertise is in IAM. He has a proven track record in GRC, Data Protection and Data Security. Over the years, he has delivered projects to Barclays Bank, Dutch Royal Telecom, Mellon Global Investments, UAE TRA, Aramco, Etisalat, Abu Dhabi Energy Company, Ecobank and other organizations in Belgium, Kenya, Namibia, Netherlands, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Togo, UAE, UK and USA.

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Uqudo can accurately authenticate individuals in 20 countries in MEA, including all GCC countries, along with 160 global passports, which gives us unparalleled verification ability in the region.