Baselayerhq
New York City, US · Founded 2023 · 4 known investors
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Baselayer provides automated screening of business officers, owners, and authorized signers, checking for sanctions, military status, criminal history, bankruptcies, liens, and fraud signals to extend beyond standard KYB checks. Its API and web application serve compliance, risk, fraud, and underwriting teams at financial institutions.
Founders & leadership
Baselayerhq was founded in 2023 by Timothy Hyde, Jonathan Awad, and William Slessman.
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Timothy HydeinFounderPreviously an engineer at Snap; built ML systems later used at Baselayer. Company about page lists him as Co-Founder & CTO.
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Jonathan AwadinCo-Founder & CEOPreviously an investor (Lex, OakNorth) and founder after leaving JPMorgan. Company about page lists him as Co-Founder & CEO.
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William SlessmanCo-Founder (named in later coverage; previously described as CEO)Named as a 2023 co-founder in Series A coverage; the official about page currently highlights only Awad and Hyde. Distinct from the older Arizona data-center firm also called Baselayer.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Baselayerhq do?
- Baselayer provides automated screening of business officers, owners, and authorized signers, checking for sanctions, military status, criminal history, bankruptcies, liens, and fraud signals to extend beyond standard KYB checks. Its API and web application serve compliance, risk, fraud, and underwriting teams at financial institutions.
- Who founded Baselayerhq?
- Baselayerhq was founded by Timothy Hyde, Jonathan Awad, William Slessman in 2023.
- Who are Baselayerhq's investors?
- Baselayerhq's investors include Afore Capital, Four Acres Capital, PICUS CAPITAL, Torch Capital.
- Where is Baselayerhq headquartered?
- Baselayerhq is headquartered in New York City, US.

