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Prembly

YC W22

Lagos, NG · Founded 2021 · 80 employees · Hiring · 11 known investors

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Prembly provides an API that enables digital businesses to verify the identities of individuals and companies across emerging market regions.

Also known as Mainline Digitech Innovations, Inc. · Identitypass · Identitypass, Prembly · Prembly

Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareB2BIdentitySecurityAPINigeriaAfricaFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W22)

Prembly was founded in 2021 by Lanre Ogungbe and Niyi Adegboye.

LOLanre Ogungbe
Lanre OgungbeCo-founder · Chief Executive OfficerLanre Ogungbe is a co-founder of two startups, including one acquisition. He previously worked in roles that involved identity verification and related infrastructure.
NANiyi Adegboye
Niyi AdegboyeCo-founder · Chief Operating OfficerNiyi Adegboye is a university graduate and Mini-MBA certificate holder who has held product, business development, and fundraising roles at three startups in EdTech, FinTech, and food delivery before co-founding Prembly.
AE
Anthony EdekobiLead, Peoples Operations
EO
Ebuka Obi

Investors · 11

Midlothian Angel Networklisted by Midlothian Angel NetworkMidlothian

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Tofino Capitallisted by Tofino CapitalWashington, DC
Velocity Digitallisted by Velocity DigitalLagos
Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Cresset CapitalreportedAtlanta

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D Global VenturesreportedHillsborough

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InvestcorpreportedManama

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Kernel Fundreported$25K – $200K

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Soma CapitalreportedSacramento · $100K – $300K

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Vastly Valuable VenturesreportedSeattle

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

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Frequently asked questions

What does Prembly do?
Prembly provides an API that enables digital businesses to verify the identities of individuals and companies across emerging market regions.
Who founded Prembly?
Prembly was founded by Lanre Ogungbe, Niyi Adegboye in 2021.
Who are Prembly's investors?
Prembly's investors include MaC Venture Capital, Midlothian Angel Network, Tofino Capital, Velocity Digital, Y Combinator, Cresset Capital, D Global Ventures, Investcorp and 3 more.
Where is Prembly headquartered?
Prembly is headquartered in Lagos, NG.