IDnow Secures Majority Investment from Corsair Capital

Deal News | Mar 06, 2025 | Corsair Capital

IDnow Secures Majority Investment from Corsair Capital

IDnow, a leading provider of identity verification platforms in Europe, has announced that Corsair Capital will acquire a majority stake in the company. The investment by Corsair Capital, which previously held a minority stake, aims to further accelerate IDnow's growth in the European identity verification market and globally. Since its founding in 2014, IDnow has utilized AI-powered verification technologies to serve clients across industries such as financial services, telecommunications, travel, gaming, and many more. In the past, Corsair's support enabled IDnow to advance its technical prowess and expand via acquisitions, notably gaining a leadership foothold in France. Corsair's increased investment is seen as a vote of confidence in IDnow's management and its vision for future expansion. The company's customer base is spread across various regions, and the additional resources from Corsair are expected to bolster IDnow's comprehensive portfolio of solutions on a European scale. Executives from both IDnow and Corsair are optimistic about the growth potential and expansion opportunities this new investment will unlock.

Sectors

  • Financial Services
  • Technology and Software
  • Investment Management

Geography

  • Europe – IDnow operates across Europe, with offices in Germany, the UK, and France, and Corsair's investment seeks to strengthen IDnow's European market leadership.

Industry

  • Financial Services – IDnow provides identity verification platforms crucial for financial institutions, aligning with Corsair Capital's focus on financial services.
  • Technology and Software – IDnow's use of AI-powered identity verification technologies positions it firmly within the tech and software sector.
  • Investment Management – Corsair Capital is an investment firm specializing in financial services and infrastructure, sitting squarely within investment management.

Financials

  • $13.6 billion – The total amount of capital Corsair Capital has invested since its inception, across buyouts and infrastructure.

Participants

NameRoleTypeDescription
IDnowTarget CompanyCompanyA leading provider of identity verification solutions in Europe founded in 2014.
Corsair CapitalBidding CompanyCompanyA specialist investment firm focusing on payments, software, and business services in the financial services market.
ARMIN Berghaus, Dennis von Ferenczy, and Sebastian BaerholdOther - FoundersPeopleCo-founders of IDnow, alongside the Executive Chairman, Felix Haas.
Andreas BodczekOther - CEOPeopleThe current CEO of IDnow, overseeing the company's strategic direction.
Felix HaasOther - Executive Chairman and Co-FounderPeopleExecutes strategic initiatives and growth strategies as Executive Chairman of IDnow.
Edward Wertheim and Raja Hadji-ToumaOther - PartnersPeoplePartners at Corsair Capital.