Supersoft

What Supersoft does

Supersoft is an India-based background verification services company founded in 2004 and headquartered in Mumbai. It provides pre-employment and ongoing screening for businesses conducting hiring, including address verification, education verification, employment verification, reference checks, criminal background checks (local police records plus criminal court records search), and global KYC/AML compliance checks via an integration with the World-Check database. Supersoft was reportedly the first provider to introduce Global KYC/AML checks for background verification in India, and positions itself on compliance and direct-from-source verification — contacting Registrars, Controllers of Examination, and police departments rather than relying on secondary databases.

The company's core technology is SmartScreen, a digital platform that supports self-service registration, candidate background upload, on-demand verifications, real-time tracking, and free API integration into client systems. Around the platform, Supersoft operates a platform-plus-modules architecture with the six verification offerings as discrete modules. The SmartScreen URL (smartscreen.ai) and "next-generation digital platform" positioning suggest ongoing digital investment, although no specific AI/ML capabilities, patents, or proprietary models are disclosed.

Supersoft runs a transaction-based revenue model with per-verification pricing, no setup fees, no subscription charges, and no required term-length contracts, and offers custom volume pricing for actively hiring clients. Go-to-market combines direct sales via phone and email with the self-serve SmartScreen platform; named enterprise customers include Mahindra-Satyam, ICICI Bank, Vodafone India, and AXA Technology. The company is privately held, bootstrapped (no funding rounds disclosed), employs 51–100 people, and has completed 2 million+ verifications and 500,000+ candidates verified over 20 years.

Name

Supersoft

Legal name

Supersoft

Website

https://supersoftindia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Supersoft is a Mumbai-based background verification services provider founded in 2004 that operates the SmartScreen digital platform to deliver pre-employment screening — address, education, employment, reference, criminal, and KYC/AML checks — to enterprise clients across India via transaction-based pricing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Background Verification Services: Per-verification transaction-based pricing for background checks including address verification, education verification, employment verification, reference checks, criminal background checks, and global database searches. No set-up fees or subscription charges required.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Supersoft provides background verification services for businesses through its digital platform SmartScreen. The company conducts address, education, employment, reference, criminal, and global KYC/AML checks sourced directly from authoritative institutions such as registrars, examination controllers, police departments, and the World-Check database. Services are delivered on a per-verification transaction basis with no setup fees or subscription charges.

Product overview

Supersoft operates as a platform-plus-modules architecture centered around SmartScreen, a next-generation digital platform for conducting fast, accurate, and real-time background verifications. SmartScreen serves as the core platform providing robust data intelligence, custom metrics, and real-time tracking capabilities. The platform integrates multiple verification modules including Address Verification, Education Verification, Employment Verification, Reference Check, Criminal Background Check, and Global Database & Compliance Checks (KYC/AML) with World-Check. Clients access verified profiles through a three-step process: Register on SmartScreen, Upload Background Information, and Access Verified Profile.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SmartScreen: A next-generation digital platform for conducting fast, accurate, and real-time background verifications. Features include robust data intelligence with custom metrics, real-time tracking, on-demand verifications, and free API for client system integration.

Products and services

• SmartScreen Platform SmartScreen is a digital platform that enables businesses to register, upload candidate background information, and access verified profiles. It offers robust data intelligence, custom metrics, real-time tracking, and free API integration for client systems.
• Address Verification Verifies current, permanent, and previous addresses held by candidates through site visits and reports any discrepancies. Used by businesses conducting hiring in India.
• Education Verification Contacts the Registrar or Controller of Examination of institutes to verify a candidate's educational background directly from the source. Used by employers in India to validate candidate credentials.
• Employment Verification Ensures information provided by candidates regarding their work experience is accurate. Used by hiring organizations to validate candidate employment history.
• Reference Check Reference checks are typically conducted alongside previous employment verifications and provide details about a candidate's soft skills. Used by employers evaluating candidate suitability.
• Criminal Background Check Obtains local criminal records (FIR) from the police department and includes a criminal court records search. Used by businesses to identify candidates with violent or serious offenses.
• Global Database and Compliance Checks (KYC/AML) Provides global KYC/AML compliance checks using the World-Check database. Supersoft was the first to introduce global KYC/AML checks for background verifications in India, serving financial institutions and other regulated entities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15-20% of applicants reportedly falsify their credentials; supersoft identifies these discrepancies
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Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• World-CheckcoreTechnology or IntegrationSupersoft was first to introduce Global KYC/AML checks for background verifications in India using World-Check database. This partnership enables global database and compliance checks for candidates being screened.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Checkr: Checkr is a US-based, technology-driven background check platform serving gig economy and enterprise customers with an API-first, automation-heavy model. Comparable as an emerging, tech-enabled disruptor in the same product category that pressures traditional BGV providers like Supersoft on speed and developer experience.
• Certn: Certn is a Canada-based, AI-driven background screening platform providing global employment background checks via API. Comparable as an emerging tech-first alternative to traditional BGV providers, with API-first delivery that mirrors Supersoft's SmartScreen integration approach.
• Veremark: Veremark is a UK/Australia-based background screening company offering automated, API-driven employment checks globally. An emerging player in the same product category with comparable candidate-experience and API-integration approach to Supersoft's SmartScreen.

Broad incumbents

• HireRight: HireRight is a global background screening leader serving large enterprises across multiple geographies. Comparable to Supersoft as a broad BGV provider, but with deeper enterprise resources, global compliance coverage, and increasingly active in India competing for multinational RFPs.
• Accurate Background: Accurate Background is a US-based background screening provider serving employers with employment verification, criminal checks, and compliance services. A broad incumbent with overlapping product modules to Supersoft and similar enterprise HR buyer relationships.
• First Advantage: First Advantage is a global background screening and identity verification company offering employment background checks, KYC, and compliance services. A broad incumbent with overlapping product modules and a multinational customer base that competes for enterprise RFPs Supersoft targets.
• Sterling: Sterling is a global provider of background screening, identity, and verification services for employers. Comparable to Supersoft in core product (employment background checks) but operates at much larger scale with proprietary technology platforms and a global enterprise footprint.

Regional players

• DataFlow Group: DataFlow Group specializes in primary-source verification and credential validation, with strong focus on the Middle East and international healthcare/professional licensing. Comparable to Supersoft in primary-source verification methodology, but primarily serves a different geographic market.

Direct peers

• AuthBridge: AuthBridge is one of India's largest background verification and identity intelligence companies, offering employment screening, KYC, and due diligence. Direct competitor to Supersoft in the Indian BGV market with overlapping enterprise customer base.
• IDfy: IDfy is an India-based identity verification and background screening platform serving enterprises with KYC, employee background checks, and fraud detection. Comparable to Supersoft in target customer (Indian enterprises hiring at scale) and service modules, with a stronger tech/PLG positioning.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/supersoft-consultants-private-limited

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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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