Yousign

What Yousign does

Yousign is a European digital trust platform founded in 2013 and headquartered in Caen, France, that delivers electronic signature, identity verification, and document fraud detection services. The platform offers Simple, Advanced, and Qualified Electronic Signatures compliant with the eIDAS framework, complemented by KYC and KYB verification, bank account verification, watchlist screening, and an Electronic Seal product. In 2024, the company extended its stack with Document Trust, an AI-driven fraud detection layer backed by 600+ detectors, and in 2025 launched an AI Connector using Model Context Protocol (MCP) to integrate its APIs with assistants such as Claude and ChatGPT. The technical foundation combines OCR plus large language models for text extraction, computer vision for ID document analysis, and face-matching for biometric identity proofing.

The company serves over 30,000 European organizations and 283,000 users across 83+ countries, with named enterprise customers including Allianz, EDF, Fnac Darty, LVM Insurance, and Auto1 Group, alongside mid-market adopters such as Payfit, Qonto, and Skello. Its commercial model is a tiered SaaS offering: a free plan (two signatures per month), app subscriptions at €9–€129 per user per month (Essential, Plus, Pro), and API access starting at €106 per month. Distribution runs through a network of 300+ ISV partners and pre-built connectors for HubSpot, Salesforce, and Microsoft. The company holds ANSSI, eIDAS, ISO 27001, GDPR, ETSI, SOC3, and B Corp certifications, and has raised approximately $40M+ across multiple rounds, most notably a €30M Series A in June 2021 led by Lead Edge Capital and a follow-on Bpifrance Digital Venture investment in September 2024.

Name

Yousign

Legal name

Yousign

Website

https://yousign.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Yousign is a European digital trust platform providing eIDAS-compliant electronic signatures, KYC/KYB verification, and AI-powered document fraud detection for over 30,000 companies and 283,000 users across 83+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electronic Signature & Digital Trust Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services (6200)

akta.pro primary industry

KYC/KYB Identity Verification & Onboarding (FSADALAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

KYC/KYB & Customer Onboarding (CIP, beneficial ownership, screening) (FSAGAFAB)

Keywords

• Electronic signature software
• Identity verification
• Digital trust platform
• KYC verification services
• ESignature API

Headquarters

HQ city

Caen

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

1. Subscription Plans (App): Recurring subscription revenue from monthly or annual plans for the Yousign application. Users pay per seat or as a team package with defined feature tiers including Free, Essential, and Business plans.
2. API Usage-Based Pricing: Revenue from API consumption-based pricing where customers pay based on document volume, signature requests, and API call volume processed through the platform.
3. Freemium Entry: Free plan offering limited monthly signature invitations (2 per month) to drive user acquisition and conversion to paid tiers. Serves as top-of-funnel for self-serve customer acquisition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Yousign (rebranding to Youtrust) is a European digital trust platform that provides legally binding electronic signatures (Simple, Advanced, and Qualified levels), electronic seals, and integrated identity/document verification (KYC/KYB) for businesses. Its offering is delivered through a web app, a REST API, an AI Connector (MCP-based), and unified Workflows that combine signing, identity checks, document fraud detection, and watchlist screening into a single compliant contracting journey.

Product overview

Yousign (now Youtrust) operates as a European digital trust platform offering a comprehensive suite of products organized around three core pillars: eSignature (Simple, Advanced, and Qualified levels), Verify (identity, company, bank account, and document verification solutions), and eSeal (Simple, Advanced, and Qualified electronic sealing). The platform is accessible via the App (web application at €9/month per user), API (developer integration starting at €104/month), and AI Connector (MCP-based AI assistant integration available on all plans). Workflows unify all verification and signature components into seamless contracting journeys. A free tier provides basic self-signing capabilities. The platform is eIDAS-compliant, hosted in Europe, and certified to ISO 27001 and ETSI standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Simple Electronic Signature (SES) Basic-level electronic signature for everyday document signing needs. Provides legally binding online signatures with optional OTP authentication, suitable for standard business documents with minimal security requirements.
• Advanced Electronic Signature (AES) High-security electronic signature for sensitive documents requiring enhanced legal protection. Features instant signatory ID verification, OTP authentication, and comprehensive audit trails. Strengthens legal scope in case of litigation under eIDAS compliance.
• Qualified Electronic Signature (QES) Highest-level electronic signature providing the legal equivalent of a handwritten signature. Features AI-powered video identity verification with 100% remote, asynchronous, and autonomous process. Identity verification takes under 15 minutes, and validated signatories can save their identity for future reuse.
• Identity Verification KYC identity verification solution with multiple assurance levels: image-based document verification, video-based verification, face match biometric comparison, and ANSSI-certified PVID hybrid verification combining automated facial recognition with human expert review.
• Company Verification KYB solution automating company registry verification using official registries (SIREN/SIRET in France). Confirms legal existence, business activity, legal status, and identity of legal representatives. Provides real-time, reliable data for KYB workflows.
• Bank Account Verification IBAN and bank account verification confirming account ownership directly with financial institutions. Supports multiple verification methods including bank document analysis, SEPAmail verification (France), and Open Banking connections. Covers 20 European countries.
• Document Trust AI-powered document fraud detection and verification solution. Uses over 600 fraud detectors to analyze document authenticity, detect AI-generated or altered documents, and provide structured risk scores. Supports KYC/KYB onboarding, credit underwriting, insurance claims, and invoice verification.
• Watchlist Screening Sanctions and PEP screening solution for AML/CFT compliance. Screens against 280+ international lists including EU, OFAC, Treasury (DG Trésor), HMT, and asset freeze lists. Provides accurate, up-to-date results with reduced false positives.
• Electronic Seal Digital version of company stamp associated with legal entities (not individuals). Available at Simple, Advanced, and Qualified levels. Guarantees authenticity and integrity of electronic documents, protecting against forgery and unauthorized manipulation.
• Workflows Unified workflow platform combining identity verification, company verification, bank account verification, document verification, watchlist screening, and electronic signatures in a single seamless contracting journey. Includes Workflows Collect for document collection and verification via secure interface.
• Yousign API REST API for developers to integrate electronic signatures, identity verification, and document sealing into applications. Supports webhooks, offers 40-day free sandbox, and enables integration in approximately 7 days. Pricing tiers include Plus (€104/month), Pro (€129/month), and Scale (custom).
• AI Connector MCP-based integration connecting Yousign to AI assistants (Claude AI, ChatGPT) for headless eSignature experience. Allows users to send signature requests, check pending documents, check status, and track requests via natural language prompts. Available on all plans.
• Yousign App Web-based application for signing and managing documents via intuitive interface. Enables users to prepare documents, personalize signing experiences, verify signatory identity, and manage/archive signed documents with 10-year timestamped proof file retention. Starting from €9/month per user.
• Free Plan Free tier allowing unlimited self-signing of personal documents and 2 invitations to sign per month. Provides secure, legally binding eSignature solution compliant with eIDAS and GDPR. No credit card required, no commitment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 75% of documents are signed within 1 hour of being sent
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

AI capability9 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• CanyonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYousign acquired Canyon, expanding its product capabilities and customer base. This strategic acquisition enhances Yousign's overall offering and market position in the e-signature space.
• ZapiercoreTechnology or IntegrationZapier integration allows Yousign customers to connect e-signature workflows with thousands of other applications through automated triggers and actions, enabling no-code workflow automation.
• HubSpotcoreTechnology or IntegrationHubSpot integration connects Yousign's e-signature capabilities with HubSpot's CRM and marketing platform, enabling automated document signing workflows tied to customer relationship data.
• SalesforcecoreTechnology or IntegrationSalesforce integration enables Yousign users to send documents for signature directly from Salesforce objects, with automatic status updates and audit trail logging within the CRM.
• CanoncoreTechnology or IntegrationCanon partnership brings together document imaging and scanning capabilities with Yousign's e-signature platform, creating an end-to-end document workflow solution.
• ISV Partner Program (300+ Software Vendors)flagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYousign's ISV Partner Program includes 300+ software vendors who embed and distribute Yousign's e-signature capabilities to their own customers. Partners benefit from API access, white-label options, and co-marketing support.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• DocuSign: Global market leader in eSignature with eIDAS-qualified signatures, identity verification, and CLM. Direct head-to-head competitor in the EU mid-market and enterprise segment, particularly against Yousign's Qualified Electronic Signature and Signature products.
• Adobe Acrobat Sign: Adobe's eSignature offering, deeply integrated into Acrobat and the Adobe Document Cloud. Competes directly across SES/AES/QES tiers and bundles into enterprise agreements where Adobe is the incumbent vendor.
• Dropbox Sign (HelloSign): Developer-friendly eSignature API targeting SMBs and product integrations, owned by Dropbox. Comparable to Yousign's API-first go-to-market with usage-based pricing and self-serve developer onboarding.
• OneSpan Sign: Enterprise-focused eSignature and identity verification vendor, particularly strong in regulated financial services. Overlaps with Yousign's banking/insurance vertical and QES + identity verification combination.
• Scrive: Nordic-headquartered European eSignature provider with eIDAS-qualified signatures and strong presence in Northern Europe. Comparable European-focused positioning and regulated-industry customer base to Yousign.
• SignNow (airSlate): SMB-focused eSignature and document workflow platform with API and integrations. Competes with Yousign's App and API tiers for the same European SMB and mid-market customers.
• Sertifi: Mid-market eSignature and contract platform focused on hospitality and B2B sales. Comparable in scale and vertical orientation to Yousign's mid-market enterprise motion, though with weaker European presence.

Emerging players

• BoldSign: Emerging eSignature API-first platform by Syncfusion targeting developer integrations with usage-based pricing. Partial overlap with Yousign's API go-to-market, particularly in EU mid-market.
• Veriff: Identity verification provider with strong document fraud detection and KYC capabilities. Adjacent competitor to Yousign's Document Trust and Identity Verification products as the lines between eSignature and standalone IDV continue to blur.

Broad incumbents

• Onfido (Entrust): Global identity verification provider now part of Entrust, offering KYC/document verification used in onboarding flows. Overlaps with Yousign's Verify product line (identity verification, document trust) as a complement or competitor in regulated onboarding workflows.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/yousign
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/yousign
• Xx.com/YousignEU

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds6 records

Investors8 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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