Prembly (formerly Identitypass)
YC W22Lagos, NG · Founded 2021 · 80 employees · Hiring · 4 known investors
Prembly provides an API that enables digital businesses to verify the identities of individuals and companies across emerging market regions.
Also known as Identitypass · Prembly
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W22)
Prembly (formerly Identitypass) was founded in 2021 by Lanre Ogungbe and Niyi Adegboye.
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Lanre Ogungbein𝕏Co-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.
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Niyi Adegboyein𝕏Co-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.
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- What does Prembly (formerly Identitypass) do?
- Prembly provides an API that enables digital businesses to verify the identities of individuals and companies across emerging market regions.
- Who founded Prembly (formerly Identitypass)?
- Prembly (formerly Identitypass) was founded by Lanre Ogungbe, Niyi Adegboye in 2021.
- Who are Prembly (formerly Identitypass)'s investors?
- Prembly (formerly Identitypass)'s investors include MaC Venture Capital, Tofino Capital, Velocity Digital, Y Combinator.
- Where is Prembly (formerly Identitypass) headquartered?
- Prembly (formerly Identitypass) is headquartered in Lagos, NG.