What TREVEX does

TREVEX Technology Limited is a DIFC-registered private company headquartered in Dubai, UAE, that operates a digital business directory and trade credit verification platform targeting UAE SMEs. The company provides every UAE business with a free Listing in its directory; businesses can Claim and verify their profile against UAE registries, ownership, banking, and trade references through a 72-hour verification process. Paid Membership at AED 999/year unlocks the Member rate on Credit Reports, Payment Endorsements, and Verification, plus a Verified Member badge. The platform aggregates verified payment behaviour, trade references, and transaction history into shareable verified profiles that travel with businesses across the trade ecosystem — addressing a gap where traditional credit reports confirm corporate existence but do not show how a business pays.

The product portfolio spans the full B2B trade lifecycle across four solution verticals: Financial Institutions (lending on verified data), Credit Insurers (underwriting UAE buyers), Sellers (buyer onboarding and credit extension), and Buyers (presenting verified profiles for better terms). Core products include Business Credit Reports, Self-Assessment Reports, B2B Buy Now Pay Later, Supply Chain Finance, Debt Mediation & Collection, Single Buyer Credit Insurance, Credit Policy Advisory, and AI-Powered Collection Prompts. KYC/KYB verification is delivered via SumSub integration. The platform is ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified, registered in the DIFC under number 5069, and operates in compliance with DIFC Data Protection Law, UAE PDPL, and GDPR.

The business model is primarily product-led growth via self-serve onboarding at app.trevex.io, supplemented by enterprise sales to financial institutions and credit insurers through the DIFC office. Revenue streams include annual subscription membership, one-off credit report purchases, affiliate/referral fees from institutional finance partners (banks, lenders) for BNPL and supply chain finance, licensing/royalty-style revenue from trade insurance facilitation, and professional services revenue from debt mediation, collections, and training. Strategic partnerships with SumSub (verification infrastructure), WorldBox (directory data), and Credible X (embedded finance distribution) extend the platform's reach. The company reports 100,000+ UAE businesses listed, $50M+ in facilitated trade credit, and coverage across 100+ countries.

Name

TREVEX

Legal name

TREVEX Technology Limited

Website

https://trevex.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TREVEX is a DIFC-registered digital business directory and trade credit verification platform serving UAE SMEs. It provides free business listings, paid Membership (AED 999/year), credit reports, B2B BNPL, supply chain finance referrals, and debt collection services to sellers, buyers, financial institutions, and credit insurers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Credit Information Services

NAICS

Credit Bureaus (561450), Credit Bureaus (56145), Activities Related to Credit Intermediation (5223)

SIC

Services-Consumer Credit Reporting, Collection Agencies (7320), Miscellaneous Business Credit Institution (6159)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Identity, eKYC & Borrower Verification (Lending-Focused) (FSAGAHAF)

Keywords

• Business credit reporting
• Trade credit verification
• B2B business directory
• Credit assessment services
• Trade finance solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Directory Membership Subscription: Annual membership at AED 999/year unlocks the Member rate for Credit Reports, Payment Endorsements, and Verification options. Listings are free; claiming is free; only Membership is paid.
2. Credit Reports & Assessment Services: Credit assessment reports and self-assessment reports available at the Member rate. Also available on a pay-as-you-go (one-off) basis for non-members.
3. Trade Finance Referrals: Referrals of Members to institutional finance partners (banks, lenders) for BNPL, supply chain finance, and other working capital products. Lenders decide on credit; TREVEX facilitates the connection.
4. Single-Risk Trade Insurance: Single Buyer Credit Insurance: targeted cover for a single, high-value buyer. TREVEX facilitates access to trade insurance products for Members.
5. Debt Mediation & Collection Services: Collections service to recover outstanding receivables, including pre-legal advisory and bad debt recovery strategy services.
6. Customized Training & Workshops: Risk-savvy training and workshops for credit and risk teams, delivered at the Member rate or as enterprise engagements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

TREVEX operates the UAE Business Directory, a digital platform where every UAE business receives a free Listing that can be claimed and verified against UAE registries, ownership, banking, and trade references. Verified Members (AED 999/year) access credit assessment reports, Payment Endorsements, KYC/KYB verification, and referrals to institutional partners offering B2B BNPL, supply chain finance, single-buyer credit insurance, debt mediation, collections, and credit policy advisory.

Product overview

TREVEX is a UAE Business Directory platform offering a portfolio of trade credit, verification, and financial services. The core platform centers on The Directory & Membership, which provides verified business profiles that businesses can list, claim, and verify. Built on this foundation are integrated solutions for Financial Institutions, Credit Insurers, Sellers, and Buyers. Key products include Business Credit Reports, Self Assessment Reports, B2B Buy Now Pay Later, Supply Chain Finance, and Debt Mediation & Collection. Additional services include AI-Powered Collection Prompts, Single Buyer Credit Insurance, Credit Policy Advisory, Bad Debt Recovery Strategy, KYC & KYB (powered by SumSub), and Customized Training & Workshops. The platform serves the entire deal lifecycle from KYC and credit assessment through trade finance and receivables management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Directory & Membership UAE Business Directory providing claimed and verified business profiles. Every UAE business receives a free Listing; claiming and Membership (AED 999/year) unlock the Member rate, Payment Endorsements, and Verification against UAE registries, ownership, banking, and trade references with a standard 72-hour turnaround.
• Business Credit Report Credit assessment reports providing verified data on UAE businesses to evaluate buyer creditworthiness before extending trade terms. Available at the Member rate or on a pay-as-you-go basis for non-members.
• B2B Buy Now Pay Later Buy Now Pay Later product for B2B transactions: sellers get paid instantly by third-party financiers while buyers repay over extended terms, eliminating the seller's credit exposure.
• Supply Chain Finance Working capital financing matched to Members' trade cycles, referred to institutional finance partners (banks, lenders) who decide on credit and advance the facility.
• Debt Mediation & Collection Collections and debt mediation service to recover outstanding receivables, including pre-legal advisory and bad debt recovery strategy, while preserving buyer relationships.
• Single Buyer Credit Insurance Targeted trade credit insurance cover for a single, high-value buyer relationship, facilitated through TREVEX's trade insurance access for Members.
• Credit Policy Development & Risk Assessment Advisory service helping businesses set smarter credit limits and develop risk assessment frameworks to prevent defaults across their buyer portfolio.
• Customized Training & Workshops Risk management and credit training programs delivered to credit and risk teams, available at the Member rate or as tailored enterprise engagements.
• KYC & KYB, powered by SumSub Identity (KYC) and business (KYB) verification and compliance checks, powered by SumSub integration, enabling streamlined onboarding for Members.

Quantifiable outcome

• $50M+ in trade credit facilitated through the platform
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SumSubcoreTechnology or IntegrationSumSub provides KYC and KYB identity verification and compliance checks integrated into the TREVEX platform. TREVEX offers 'KYC & KYB, powered by SumSub' as a compliance product, streamlining the onboarding and verification process for Members.
• WorldBoxcoreTechnology or IntegrationWorldBox is TREVEX's directory data provider, supplying business information compiled from third-party sources used to populate and maintain the UAE business directory. TREVEX is headquartered in Switzerland as part of its data infrastructure.
• Credible XcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCredible X is a UAE-based fintech focused on accessible SME financial solutions. TREVEX and Credible X have a collaborative partnership advancing embedded finance for SMEs in the UAE. Credible X's CEO publicly endorses TREVEX as a fintech ecosystem partner driving SME growth.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Dun & Bradstreet: Global leader in business credit reporting and trade data. Directly comparable to TREVEX's Business Credit Report and Financial Institutions solutions, though D&B operates at much greater scale and serves multinationals rather than UAE SME niche.
• CRIF: Global credit bureau and business information provider with strong European and emerging market presence. Comparable credit reporting and SME credit assessment offerings, with deeper relationships in banking than TREVEX currently has.
• Creditsafe: International business credit reporting and compliance company operating in 200+ markets. Directly comparable credit reports and KYC-style products; competes head-to-head for SME credit intelligence with TREVEX in the UAE.
• Coface: Global trade credit insurer and business information provider. Directly overlaps with TREVEX's Single Buyer Credit Insurance facilitation and credit assessment reports for sellers extending trade credit.
• Allianz Trade (formerly Euler Hermes): World's largest trade credit insurer with extensive UAE presence. Comparable to TREVEX's credit insurance facilitation and trade credit assessment offerings for B2B sellers.
• Bisnode (now Dun & Bradstreet): European business information provider (now part of D&B) with deep SME credit data products. Comparable in providing verifiable business profiles and credit intelligence to lenders, suppliers, and buyers.

Direct peers

• Kompass: Global B2B directory and business information company with presence in MENA. Directly comparable directory and verified business profile model to TREVEX, though Kompass targets lead generation more than credit verification.

Regional players

• Yellow Pages UAE: Established UAE business directory. Closest regional comparable to TREVEX's directory and listing core, though lacks the credit assessment, payment behaviour, and verification layer that differentiates TREVEX.

Others

• SumSub: KYC/KYB verification provider that TREVEX has integrated as a core partner. Comparable in the identity and business verification layer of TREVEX's offering, though SumSub is an enabling technology rather than a competitor in trade credit.

Emerging players

• Credible X: UAE fintech focused on accessible SME financial solutions and embedded finance. Strategic partner of TREVEX with overlapping UAE SME finance target market; comparable in serving SME working capital and embedded finance use cases.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/trevex

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors

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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