Our Mission
We believe every African business deserves access to world-class identity verification technology. Our mission is to make KYC verification accessible, affordable, and secure for businesses of all sizes across the continent.
Our Story
Founded in Harare, Zimbabwe with a vision to solve identity verification challenges unique to Africa.
Launched AI-powered face verification optimized for African skin tones. Reached 100 business customers.
Expanded to 15 African countries. Introduced advanced fraud detection with 12 layers of protection. Processed 2M+ verifications.
Launched mobile SDKs, expanded to East Africa. Reached 500+ business customers and 5M+ verifications.
Launching enterprise solutions, expanding to North Africa, and building the future of digital identity across the continent.
Why Africa Needs OpenKYC
Local Expertise
Built by Africans, for Africa. We understand the unique challenges of identity verification on the continent.
African ID Support
Native support for all African ID formats including Zimbabwe IDs, Nigerian NIN, South African Smart ID, and more.
Affordable Pricing
Pricing designed for African businesses. Pay in local currency. Special rates for startups.
Data Sovereignty
Your data stays in Africa. Compliant with local data protection laws across the continent.
Leadership Team
Tendai Moyo
CEO & Co-Founder
Chipo Nyathi
CTO & Co-Founder
Munashe Nkomo
Head of Engineering
Rutendo Zulu
Head of Operations
Our Values
π― Customer First
Every decision we make starts with our customers' needs.
π Security Always
We never compromise on the security of user data.
π Move Fast
We iterate quickly and ship improvements every week.
π€ Build Trust
Trust is the foundation of everything we do.
Join Our Journey
We're always looking for talented people to join our mission.
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