What WebID Solutions does

WebID Solutions is a Berlin-based, privately held German identity verification provider founded in 2012 that delivers legally compliant online contract execution and personal identification services to regulated enterprises across Europe. The company operates the WebID Identity Hub, a modular platform orchestrating seven core identification methods (VideoID for agent-guided live video, eID for NFC chip reading, AccountID for online banking reference transfer, TrueID for SMS-TAN re-authentication, AutoID for automated photo verification, VisualID for semi-automated hologram and agent review, and SignID for AES/QES digital signatures), plus CorporateID for KYB business verification and add-on modules (ID-Fraud Protect for AI-based fraud auditing and AvsID for address verification). All methods are certified under eIDAS 2.0, compliant with GwG/EU-AMLR and DSGVO, and positioned for EUDI-Wallet readiness.

Name

WebID Solutions

Legal name

WebID Solutions

Website

https://webid-solutions.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

WebID Solutions is a Berlin-based German provider of eIDAS 2.0-certified digital identity verification and electronic signature services. Its WebID Identity Hub delivers modular KYC/KYB tools to 300+ regulated enterprise customers across banking, fintech, crypto, telecom, and e-commerce in Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Identity Verification

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (51821)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Identity Verification & Digital ID (IDV, eIDAS, biometrics) (FSAGAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Identity Verification, Proofing & KYC (IDV) (HDAEAJAI), Compliance Identity & KYC/KYB for Wallets (on-chain identity, reusable KYC, travel rule tooling) (FSAPACAL)

Keywords

• Identity verification
• Digital signature
• Know your customer
• AML compliance
• EIDAS identity hub

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. KYC/KYB Verification Services: WebID generates revenue through providing identity verification services to enterprises. Their modular Identity Hub allows companies to orchestrate KYC (Know Your Customer) and KYB (Know Your Business) processes. Services are provided on a transaction or subscription basis for regulated businesses requiring AML compliance.
2. Digital Signature Services (SignID): Qualified Electronic Signature (QES) services for legally valid online contract signing, integrated with identification procedures

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

WebID Solutions provides a modular digital identity verification ecosystem (WebID Identity Hub) that enables businesses to conduct legally-compliant online identification and digital contract signing. The platform offers multiple identification methods (VideoID, AutoID, AccountID, TrueID, eID, VisualID) plus business entity verification (CorporateID/KYB) and qualified electronic signatures (SignID), all certified under eIDAS 2.0 and compliant with GwG/EU-AMLR regulations.

Product overview

WebID Solutions offers a comprehensive identity verification and digital signature ecosystem centered on the WebID Identity Hub platform. The portfolio comprises seven core identification methods (VideoID, AutoID, AccountID, TrueID, eID, VisualID, and SignID) for person identification, CorporateID for business verification (KYB), plus specialized compliance and fraud prevention modules including ID-Fraud Protect and AvsID. The products operate as an integrated modular system where customers can select and combine different identification methods based on their regulatory requirements and use case needs, with the Identity Hub orchestrating all solutions under eIDAS 2.0, GwG/EU-AMLR, and DSGVO compliance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WebID Identity Hub: Modular identity ecosystem providing multiple eIDAS 2.0-certified identification and signature solutions for KYC and KYB processes.
• CorporateID
• VideoID
• AccountID
• TrueID
• AutoID
• VisualID
• SignID
• eID
• AvsID
• ID-Fraud Auditing
• The Laundromat

Products and services

• WebID Identity Hub The central modular platform orchestrating all WebID identification and signature solutions. Provides a unified ID ecosystem with flexible KYC and KYB processes compliant with GwG/EU-AMLR and eIDAS 2.0.
• VideoID Agent-guided live video identification conducted via personal video calls with trained agents. eIDAS 2.0 and GwG/AMLR compliant when combined with QES. Takes approximately 4 minutes.
• AutoID Automated identification procedure offering user-friendly, secure self-service solutions via online banking or eID. Available 24/7 with unlimited scalability. Takes approximately 1 minute.
• AccountID Automated identification via online banking using reference transfer. Permitted under eIDAS 2.0 combined with QES and compliant with GwG/AMLR. Available 24/7, takes approximately 4 minutes.
• TrueID Identification based on existing digital identities. Simple authentication via SMS-TAN enables particularly fast processing and smart customer experience. Takes approximately 10 seconds.
• eID Automated reading of ID card data via NFC chip. An eIDAS 2.0 permitted and GwG/AMLR compliant identification method with increasing relevance. Takes approximately 1 minute, available 24/7.
• VisualID Semi-automated identification procedure with extended hologram recognition and manual review via agent. eIDAS 2.0 certified and AMLR compliant. Takes approximately 1 minute, available 24/7.
• CorporateID Know Your Business (KYB) solution for secure and efficient verification of legal entities and business partners using data from primary sources. GwG/AMLR compliant with four-eyes principle, available 24/7.
• SignID Digital signature solution (QES - Qualified Electronic Signature) for legally valid online contract signing with AES/QES, also available at point of sale. Takes approximately 23 seconds, available 24/7.
• ID-Fraud Protect AI-based analysis and prevention of identity fraud in real-time and retrospectively, providing continuous fraud protection across the identification ecosystem.
• AvsID Address verification service for validating customer addresses as part of the identification and compliance process.
• WebID Portal No-code identification platform enabling management of KYC processes without own IT resources. Intuitive, direct, and bank-secure.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple thousand identity verifications completed daily across the globe
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Partner Network (Partnernetzwerk)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWebID operates a partner network (Partnernetzwerk) consisting of strong partners who collaboratively create efficient and secure solutions for digital identities. The partner network is a key distribution channel for WebID's identification and signature solutions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• IDnow: Munich-based direct competitor offering video identification, eID, and KYC services across Europe. Same regulatory frameworks (GwG, eIDAS), same banking/fintech/crypto customer base, and similar modular platform approach.
• Onfido: London-based global identity verification provider offering document verification, biometric checks, and KYC/KYB orchestration. Competes head-to-head for enterprise banking and fintech customers with AI-driven automation.
• Jumio: US-headquartered identity verification platform providing KYC, KYB, AML screening, and biometric authentication. Direct competitor for enterprise banking, fintech, and crypto compliance contracts globally.
• Veriff: Tallinn-based identity verification company offering video-first and automated KYC with AI-based fraud detection. Overlapping customer base in fintech, crypto, and mobility verticals.
• Sumsub: Global KYC/AML and identity verification platform with strong crypto and fintech presence. Competes on modular verification orchestration and AI fraud detection—directly overlapping with WebID Identity Hub.
• Authada: German competitor specializing in eID-based identification via NFC chip and QES digital signatures. Direct overlap in the German banking and telecom segments with similar eIDAS 2.0 positioning.
• Signicat: Norwegian pan-European digital identity provider offering eIDAS-compliant identity verification, e-signatures, and KYC orchestration. Direct competitor in banking, fintech, and regulated enterprise segments across Europe.
• AU10TIX: Israel-based identity verification platform offering document verification, biometric authentication, and KYB for banks, fintechs, and crypto exchanges. Overlaps directly with WebID's customer profile and product suite.

Broad incumbents

• Entrust: Large US-based identity and security company that acquired Onfido. Offers broader IAM, PKI, and identity verification products to enterprises and governments; overlaps with WebID's eIDAS-compliant verification and signature offerings.
• Thales: Global digital security and identity giant offering IAM, KYC, digital signing, and government ID solutions. Competes broadly with WebID in regulated banking and government identity verification markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/webid_solutions

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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

M&A

Investments

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

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