KYC for Crowdfunding Platforms: Investor & Issuer Verification in 2026
Crowdfunding is regulated investment activity. Both the investor and the issuer need KYC, and the platform is liable for both.
Crowdfunding platforms are caught between securities regulation and payment regulation. They need to verify the identity of every investor, the legitimacy of the issuer, and the source of funds for large subscriptions.
Investor-side KYC
- Identity verification for all retail investors
- Accredited-investor checks where jurisdiction requires them
- Source-of-funds for investments above thresholds
- AML and sanctions screening
Issuer-side KYC
Issuers are businesses, so KYB applies: company registration, UBO mapping, director KYC, and adverse media. Platforms that skip issuer verification have been fined by both the FCA and SEC.
How we cover both sides
Our document, biometric, and AML products handle investor KYC. Our KYB product handles issuer verification. Both feed a single audit trail.
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