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Startup Program

The ComplyCube Startup Program helps early-stage and growth startups deploy Identity Verification (IDV), Know Your Customer (KYC), and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) capabilities faster. Eligible startups can receive up to $50,000 in platform credits, discounted pricing, and onboarding.

Trusted by startups backed by Y Combinator, Techstars, Entrepreneur First, and 500 Global, ComplyCube provides the infrastructure needed to support customer verification, fraud prevention, and evolving regulatory requirements.

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Trusted by high-growth startups

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Deploy our award-winning identity verification and AML faster

ComplyCube’s award-winning platform helps startups launch identity verification, biometric authentication, AML screening, and business onboarding through one unified API. Flexible integrations and hosted onboarding flows support secure customer journeys across regions and devices.

Whether validating an MVP or expanding globally, startups use ComplyCube to reduce onboarding friction, improve conversion, and simplify operational growth while meeting regulatory expectations.

Supporting startup AML compliance at every stage

From MVP to global scale, we’ll support you with the credits, tools, and expert guidance you need to grow faster and stay compliant. You’ll be matched to a track tailored to your stage, funding, and growth goals.

 

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Builder Track

Designed for founders shaping an MVP or preparing for launch. This track helps startups build onboarding foundations early, establish trust with users, and avoid costly compliance rework as products evolve.

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Launch Track

Built for startups gaining traction through funding, accelerator programs, or early customer growth. Teams receive support to strengthen onboarding operations and prepare for structured scale.

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Scale Track

Designed for high-growth startups expanding internationally, increasing transaction activity, or preparing for enterprise partnerships. This track supports more advanced operational and regulatory requirements.

Built with Startups in Mind

Startups are at the core of what we do at ComplyCube. We work closely with ambitious founders building onboarding, identity, fintech, and compliance products across global markets.

Beyond technology, startups receive practical onboarding guidance, integration support, and operational insight tailored to their stage of growth. Whether refining workflows or preparing for expansion, our team helps founders move faster with confidence.

From early-stage teams to rapidly growing scaleups, ComplyCube supports startups building secure customer journeys, reducing fraud risk, and navigating evolving regulatory expectations.

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Benefits of Using ComplyCube

ComplyCube gives you the tools to verify identities, fight fraud, and stay compliant at any scale. From breakout startups to ambitious scaleups, teams trust our platform for flexible pricing, expert support, and seamless integration.

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Dedicated assistance

Access onboarding guidance, technical support, and compliance expertise throughout implementation and growth.

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Discounted rates

Eligible startups receive discounted pricing and platform credits to help reduce upfront infrastructure costs as they scale.

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Global compliance

Verify users and businesses across 220+ countries and territories through one unified verification platform.

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Enterprise-ready

Support high-growth startups with enterprise-grade security, privacy controls, and scalable infrastructure trusted globally.

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Omni-channel

Our AML & KYC services are across all major systems, including iOS, iPad OS, Android, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. 

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Unlimited scale

Flexible workflows and KYC automation tools help startups manage onboarding volumes without increasing overhead.

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Sanctions and PEP screening

Screen customers and businesses against sanctions lists, Politically Exposed Person (PEP) databases, and adverse media sources through automated AML.

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Real-time continuous monitoring

Monitor customer onboarding risk, sanctions exposure, and client information status changes through real-time AML and ongoing due diligence.

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Document Verification

Verify over 14,000 identity documents across 220+ countries and territories using AI-powered document verification and guided onboarding KYC workflows.

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General questions

To join the program, your company must:

  • Be less than 5 years old
  • Have raised under $5 million USD in total funding
  • Operate a public-facing product or company website
  • Not be an educational institution, dev shop, consultancy, or crypto-mining firm
  • Be committed to building or scaling AML/KYC or identity verification capabilities in line with FATF’s guidelines

Each startup is matched to one of three tailored tracks based on maturity, traction, and funding:

  • Builder Track: For pre-launch or MVP-stage startups less than 3 years old, with limited funding (typically under $500K) and small teams.
  • Launch Track: Designed for startups less than 3 years old, with early momentum. Most have raised $500K–$5M and have small to mid-sized teams.
  • Scale Track: Geared toward scaleups less than 5 years old, with live products, strong market traction, and backing from top-tier investors or accelerators.

These tracks help us tailor credits, tools, and compliance support to your specific stage and needs.

Startups accepted into the ComplyCube Startup Program receive tailored benefits based on their assigned track: Builder, Launch, or Scale. These benefits are designed to help you integrate compliance early, reduce onboarding friction, and grow securely.

  • Monthly platform credits, up to $50,000 total, depending on your track
  • Discounted plan pricing on key services like document and identity checks, watchlist screening, and risk profiling
  • Access to private APIs, multi-environment setups, and advanced features
  • Guided onboarding and technical support to help you go live faster
  • Strategic compliance guidance, especially for scaleups navigating regulated industries or international expansion

Your benefits scale with your business. As you grow, you may be eligible for increased credits, new features, and deeper support.

Applying to the ComplyCube Startup Program is quick and straightforward. Startups from around the world are welcome to apply.

Teams should provide clear evidence that they meet the eligibility criteria and are building or scaling AML/KYC capabilities. Strong applications typically include product links, funding milestones, and traction signals.

  1. Complete the short application form with details about your product, team, traction, and funding.
  2. Our team reviews your eligibility, stage, and alignment with our platform.
  3. If accepted, you’ll be assigned to a track and receive onboarding steps, credits, and technical access.

The program is highly competitive. We encourage founders to provide thoughtful, specific responses. Generic or AI-generated content without meaningful detail may reduce your chances of acceptance.

Most decisions are made within 5 to 10 business days. In some cases, we may request additional information or invite you to a short discovery call.

Startups in the ComplyCube Startup Program get access to advanced KYC and AML capabilities tailored to their stage of growth. Depending on your track—Builder, Launch, or Scale, you’ll receive tiered credits, technical guidance, and access to key features such as:

  • ID and document verification
  • Biometric and liveness checks
  • Sanctions and PEP screening
  • Adverse media monitoring
  • Business verification and KYB tools

You’ll also benefit from integration support, compliance best practices, and onboarding optimization tips to help you meet regulatory obligations with confidence.

The ComplyCube Startup Program is highly competitive, with strong interest from early-stage and fast-growing startups globally. Our review process is designed to identify companies with a clear use case for KYC, AML, or identity verification technologies.

Most applications receive a decision within 5 to 10 business days. In some cases, we may request additional information or invite you to a short discovery call to better understand your team and goals

To improve your chances of acceptance:

  • Submit answers that are thoughtful, specific, and aligned with your startup’s real needs.
  • Avoid vague, generic, or AI-generated content—we value clarity and authenticity.
  • Clearly show that your company meets the eligibility requirements and has intent to build or scale compliance capabilities.

Yes. If your startup was previously not accepted into the program, you’re welcome to reapply after addressing the feedback we provided. We encourage teams to reapply once they’ve made meaningful progress, such as improving product maturity, securing new funding, or clarifying compliance needs.

When reapplying, clearly highlight what has changed since your last application. Strong, evidence-based responses improve your chances in this highly competitive program.