What OnGrid does

OnGrid (legal entity: Handy Online Solutions Private Limited) is an India-based digital trust and background verification (BGV) platform founded in 2016 and headquartered operationally in Gurugram with a registered office in Thane. The company provides API-first verification services covering identity, criminal record, address, employment, education, credit, drug, social media, and global database checks, and integrates with India's digital public infrastructure including Aadhaar, UPI, and DigiLocker. OnGrid serves 4,000+ customers across 25+ industries, with named enterprise clients including Jio, Wipro, Tech Mahindra, Airtel, Zomato, Ola, Delhivery, Narayana Health, Toyota, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail, and Groww; primary verticals are IT/ITes and BFSI/FinTech, followed by staffing, EdTech, retail, logistics, manufacturing, and healthcare.

The product portfolio has expanded from the core BGV platform to a multi-brand digital trust group: Gridlines (real-time fraud risk monitoring and SME lending risk screening APIs), eLockr (digital employment credentials and ex-employee verification), Reczee (AI-native hiring/ATS, acquired February 2026), IDcentral (identity verification, acquired September 2024 from Subex), and Ancora Technologies (AI-driven incentives and commission management for BFSI, acquired June 2026). The platform is ISO 27001:2022 certified and SOC 2 Type II compliant, and distributes through a 20+ partner HRMS/ATS ecosystem (Darwinbox, Zoho People, Keka, ZingHR, factoHR, TurboHire, Leena AI, etc.) with multi-tier Partner Programs.

OnGrid monetizes primarily via per-report fees and monthly billing for verification services, recurring API access and integration fees for developer/partner integrations, and revenue sharing through its channel partner program. Go-to-market combines enterprise field sales (Book a Demo), API-first distribution into partner platforms, and channel partner referrals. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional funding beyond a 2016 JioGenNext round; it has executed three acquisitions in less than two years (IDcentral, Reczee, Ancora), signaling an M&A-led expansion strategy.

Name

OnGrid

Legal name

Handy Online Solutions Private Limited

Website

https://ongrid.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

OnGrid is an India-based, API-first digital trust and background verification platform serving 4,000+ enterprise customers across IT, BFSI, staffing, logistics, and healthcare with identity, criminal, employment, and education checks, plus Gridlines, eLockr, Reczee, and Ancora subsidiaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Background Verification Software

NAICS

Investigation and Personal Background Check Services (561611)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Data, Evidence & Document Verification (IDV) for KYC (FSAMAMAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

KYC/Client Due Diligence & Participant Onboarding Controls (FSAFAKAF), Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) (HDAEAJAE)

Keywords

• Background verification services
• Digital trust platform
• Employee screening solutions
• KYC verification APIs
• HR compliance checks

Headquarters

HQ city

Gurugram

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

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. Background Verification Reports: OnGrid generates revenue by charging clients for background verification reports. Fees are billed immediately upon issuance of the report for individual candidate requests, or cumulatively on a monthly basis for all services performed. Service fees vary based on the type of verification service opted.
2. API Access and Integration Services: Revenue generated through API access for developers and partners who integrate OnGrid's verification services into their platforms. Partners can access staging and production environments to build integrations.
3. Partner Program Revenue Sharing: OnGrid's partner program enables partners to earn recurring revenue through referring clients, reselling services, or integrating and co-selling verification solutions. Partners receive leads and revenue sharing opportunities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

OnGrid operates a digital trust platform that delivers employee and entity background verification (BGV) services to enterprises across India. The platform runs 50+ check types including identity, criminal, address, employment, education, credit, and global database checks, delivered via a self-service portal, APIs integrated into HRMS/ATS/onboarding platforms, or through a partner channel network. It also extends to KYC, KYB, vendor due diligence, and SME lending risk screening through its Gridlines sub-product.

Product overview

OnGrid operates as a unified digital trust platform with a portfolio of interconnected products. The core OnGrid platform provides comprehensive background verification (BGV) services including identity, criminal, address, employment, education, and credit verification. Gridlines extends the platform with API-driven real-time fraud risk monitoring for customer onboarding and SME lending. eLockr provides digital employment credentials and instant reference verification. Reczee, an AI-powered ATS acquired in February 2026, enables pre-offer trust checks in the hiring workflow. Ancora Technologies, acquired in June 2026, adds AI-driven incentives and commission management for BFSI distribution optimization. Together, these products provide end-to-end trust, verification, and workflow infrastructure across employment and financial services use cases.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gridlines: Gridlines APIs are used by early-stage startups as well as large enterprises to simplify customer onboarding and automate fraud risk monitoring. Developed a real-time risk screening platform for SME lenders in India.
• eLockr
• Reczee

Products and services

• OnGrid Background Verification Platform India's No. 1 BGV platform providing 50+ background check types — identity verification, criminal/court record checks, address verification, employment and education verification, credit checks, drug tests, social media checks, and global database checks — for HR managers, staffing agencies, BFSI firms, and other enterprises conducting pre-hire and post-hire employee screening.
• Gridlines Risk Screening APIs API product providing real-time fraud risk monitoring and SME lending risk screening for early-stage startups and large enterprises, automating customer onboarding risk checks and identifying credit risk, dormant businesses, or ownership changes.
• eLockr Digital Employment Credentials
• Reczee AI Hiring Platform AI-native and agentic hiring/Applicant Tracking System (ATS) platform that streamlines hiring workflows from resume to offer rollout, improving recruiter efficiency, visibility, and data-driven hiring outcomes through automated candidate screening.
• Ancora Technologies Incentives & Commission Management AI-driven incentives and commission management platform for banks, NBFCs, and other financial institutions, managing 300,000+ sales agents and processing over ₹650 crore in monthly commissions across 15+ banks and NBFCs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500 Million+ verifications completed across 4000+ customers
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration20 records

AI capability10 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered strategic acquisition and core.

• Ancora Technologiesstrategic acquisitionStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 June 2026OnGrid Group acquired Ancora Technologies, a Gurugram-based AI-driven incentives and commission management provider for financial institutions. Currently manages 300,000+ sales agents across 15+ banks and NBFCs, processing over ₹650 crore in monthly commissions.
• Reczeestrategic acquisitionStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 February 2026OnGrid acquired AI-based recruitment platform Reczee, enabling integration of identity and trust checks earlier in the hiring workflow. Reczee maintains its product roadmap while aligning with OnGrid's workforce accountability ecosystem.
• Subex (IDcentral Division)strategic acquisitionStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 September 2024OnGrid completed acquisition of IDcentral, a division of Subex, to expand identity verification capabilities. This move strengthens OnGrid's position in digital trust and verification services, enhancing offerings and market reach.
• Zoho PeoplecoreTechnology or IntegrationZoho People is an online Human Resource Management System that integrates with OnGrid for background verification services. Organizations can manage all employee data from a centralized hub with GDPR, ISO 9001 QMS, DCAA, and SOC2+ HIPAA certifications.
• DarwinboxcoreTechnology or IntegrationDarwinbox provides a centralized end-to-end cloud HRMS software platform for HR teams to oversee the entire employee lifecycle. SOC 1, SOC 2, CCPA and GDPR compliant. Trusted by 900+ enterprises and 2.5 million+ employees.
• ZingHRcoreTechnology or IntegrationGartner-recognized AI-powered HCM platform that transforms enterprises with cloud-driven HR & payroll. Accelerated at Microsoft and backed by Tata Capital Growth Fund. Empowers 1100+ enterprises and 2.1 million+ users worldwide.
• HROnecoreTechnology or IntegrationIndia's leading HRMS suite that simplifies end-to-end HR tasks from recruitment to retirement with 127+ workflows and 11+ modules to automate manual HR operations.
• Akrivia HCMcoreTechnology or IntegrationCutting-edge human capital management solutions provider changing how businesses manage personnel through cloud-based HCM software and services including payroll, time management, talent acquisition, and performance management.
• KekacoreTechnology or IntegrationEmployee-centric HR & payroll software that simplifies workflows and improves engagement. Automates core HR, talent management and payroll processes with a user-friendly interface popular among HR professionals.
• ZappyhirecoreTechnology or IntegrationAI-powered recruitment automation platform that streamlines hiring from pre-screening to pre-onboarding. Reduces time-to-hire, enhances candidate experience, and integrates seamlessly with existing HR systems.
• factoHRcoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading HR-tech platform that simplifies and automates HR operations from Hire to Retire. Trusted by 3500+ organizations and over 2.6 million employees globally with mobile-first solution.
• PrajjocoreTechnology or IntegrationLargest global HR Consultech with 53 modules and 6 groundbreaking copyrights. Comprehensive HR tech platform offering solutions across HRMS, LDS, LMS, employee monitoring, field productivity, and business enhancement.
• JobmacoreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal AI video interviewing platform offering asynchronous one-way and live video interviews, interview scheduling, coding assessments, and AI-driven features like automated scoring and proctoring. SOC 2 Type II certified.
• XobincoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline Talent Assessment Software trusted by 5000+ customers across 55+ countries with 4M+ test takers annually. Features 3400+ skills-based and job role-based tests with AI-powered evaluations. SOC2, ISO 27001, and GDPR certified.
• Sapience TechnologycoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading HRMS provider servicing customers across the world with focus in Middle East and Africa, streamlining employee management from recruitment to retirement. Integrates with biometric devices for attendance tracking.
• ZimyocoreTechnology or IntegrationEnd-to-end HRMS that simplifies and automates HR processes. Trusted by 2000+ organizations and 500,000+ employees. Spearheads HR industry with 'Tomorrow's HR-Tech, Delivered Today!' tagline.
• TurboHirecoreTechnology or IntegrationTalent Intelligence platform that combines candidate discovery with integrated interviews. Results in 78% reduction in time-to-hire and 65% reduction in cost-to-hire while improving quality of hire by 5 times.
• Leena AIcoreTechnology or IntegrationAI work assistant for modern enterprises powered by proprietary large language model WorkLM. Seamlessly integrates with 1000+ enterprise applications including SAP, Salesforce, ServiceNow, OnGrid, Oracle, Workday, and Microsoft Office 365. Deployed across 90+ countries serving 400+ customers.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Veremark: Veremark is a global, API-first background screening and reference checking platform. Comparable to OnGrid in delivery model (API-first, candidate-led workflows) and target buyer (global enterprise HR teams).
• Signzy: Signzy is an India-focused digital KYC, video KYC and onboarding infrastructure provider for BFSI. Direct overlap with OnGrid's KYC/KYB and identity verification stack, especially for banks and NBFCs.
• AuthBridge: AuthBridge is one of India's largest background verification firms, offering employee BGV, identity verification, and due diligence across BFSI, IT and staffing. It is a directly comparable legacy Indian BGV player to OnGrid.
• IDfy: IDfy is an India-based identity verification and background check platform offering KYC, employee verification, and fraud-risk APIs. It competes head-to-head with OnGrid in Indian enterprise BGV and KYC use cases, serving similar BFSI, IT/ITeS and gig-economy customers.
• SpringVerify: SpringVerify (by Springworks) is an India-focused, API-first BGV platform serving SMB and enterprise HR teams. Closely mirrors OnGrid's API-first model and target buyer (HR managers in IT/ITeS and startups).
• HyperVerge: HyperVerge is an India-based AI identity verification and onboarding platform used by BFSI and fintech for KYC, face match and document verification. Overlaps with OnGrid's IDV/KYC and Gridlines fraud-risk offerings.
• HireCheck: HireCheck is an India-based background screening company offering employment, education, criminal, address and reference verification to enterprises and staffing firms. Directly comparable as another Indian BGV vendor competing for similar enterprise customers.
• Checkr: Checkr is a US-born, API-first modern background check platform. Highly comparable to OnGrid in product model (API-first BGV, fast turnaround, partner integrations) and in serving gig economy and enterprise customers.

Broad incumbents

• First Advantage: First Advantage is a publicly listed global background screening, identity and verification services provider. Comparable as a large incumbent offering broader, portfolio-scale workforce verification vs. OnGrid's India-specialized stack.
• HireRight: HireRight is a global enterprise BGV and workforce risk management provider with deep multinational customer base. It competes with OnGrid for multinational and GCC accounts operating in India and is a broad incumbent in the same category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/On_grid

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A1 record

Investments1 record

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