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ID-Pal provides AI-powered online identity verification and AML screening for businesses to meet KYC and KYB compliance requirements. The platform serves fintechs, banks, and other regulated enterprises across multiple jurisdictions with real-time verification and rapid integration capabilities.
Founders & leadership
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Colum LyonsCEO and FounderColum Lyons is founder and CEO of Northrow, which provides AI-powered identity verification and AML screening software for financial institutions and regulated businesses.
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James O'TooleChief Business Officer
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Robert O'FarrellChief Technology OfficerRobert O'Farrell is CTO of Northrow (formerly ID-Pal), bringing over 20 years of experience in system architecture and software development with expertise in AI solutions including computer vision, large language models, and neural networks. His work focuses on identity verification, KYC/AML compliance, and Self-Sovereign Identity technologies for regulated enterprises.
Investors · 5
Bayes Entrepreneurship Fundlisted by Bayes Entrepreneurship FundLondon · $445K – $1.9M
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Future Planet Capitallisted by Future Planet CapitalLondon
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Northrow do?
- ID-Pal provides AI-powered online identity verification and AML screening for businesses to meet KYC and KYB compliance requirements. The platform serves fintechs, banks, and other regulated enterprises across multiple jurisdictions with real-time verification and rapid integration capabilities.
- Who founded Northrow?
- Northrow was founded by Colum Lyons.
- Who are Northrow's investors?
- Northrow's investors include Bayes Entrepreneurship Fund, Future Planet Capital, Perscitus LLP, QVentures, UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund.
- Where is Northrow headquartered?
- Northrow is headquartered in Dublin, IE.