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Cognito
Cognito (acquired by Plaid) provides automated identity verification, AML compliance, and KYC solutions using authoritative data sources and biometrics.
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, CA
- Founded
- 2014
- Employees
- 51-200
- Funding
- Acquired by Plaid; previously raised from Y Combinator, Khosla Ventures, and Lightspeed.
- Last researched
- Jul 21, 2026
Products
- FlowPrimary
An all-in-one, embeddable identity verification interface that handles document checks, liveness detection, and database verification.
Individual IdentityTool4 of 6 capability facts - Identity
Frictionless identity verification that matches phone numbers to traditional ID data like name, address, and SSN.
Individual IdentityTool1 of 4 capability facts - Screening
An AML compliance solution for screening customers against global watchlists and PEP lists with automated ongoing monitoring.
AML & ScreeningTool3 of 6 capability facts
Capability coverage· 7 of 12 facts across 5 controls across 3 products
- Identity Establishment3 of 4
- AML & KYC Compliance1 of 2
- Case Management & Investigation1 of 2
- Fraud Prevention1 of 2
- Transaction Monitoring1 of 2