How much funding have Identity Verification startups in Nigeria raised?

Identity Verification startups in Nigeria have raised $510K across 6 disclosed rounds.

Who invests in Identity Verification startups in Nigeria?

Fast Forward Venture Studio and Fund has backed 1 of them, followed by GreenHouse Capital (1) and Kahlil Lalji (1). 8 investors have backed Identity Verification startups in Nigeria in total.

Where in Nigeria are Identity Verification startups based?

Lagos (3) and Gboko (1) have the most.

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Identity Verification startups in Nigeria

StartupList Africa tracks 5 Identity Verification startups in Nigeria, which have raised $510K across 6 disclosed rounds. Lagos has the most, with 3, followed by Gboko (1). 8 investors have backed them.

Companies: 5; in Nigeria
Total raised: $510K; 6 rounds
Investors: 8; backed them

Updated 24 Oct 20265 companiesSource: SLA Startup IndexHow sectors are assigned →Full directory →

Identity Verification startups in Nigeria5

#	Startup	What they do	Last round	Raised	Team
1	DikriptNigeria	White-label trust infrastructure for identity verification, credit assessment and debt recovery	-	Not disclosed
2	LumiIDNigeria	One API for identity verification, AML and fraud monitoring across Africa	-	Not disclosed
3	IdentifyOrgNigeria	Identity verification, payments and messaging APIs built for Nigeria and scaling across Africa	-	Not disclosed
4	MaiGuardNigeria	AI-powered trust infrastructure helping African businesses verify identities, detect fraud, monitor transactions, and manage financial crime risks.	-	Not disclosed
5	DojahNigeria	Dojah is a provider of the complete API pack — for user onboarding, identity verification, KYC tools and bulk messaging.	Non-equity Assistance	$510K	11–50

SLA Startup Index · as of 24 Oct 2026 · raised is disclosed funding

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Frequently asked about Identity Verification in Nigeria

How many Identity Verification startups are there in Nigeria?: StartupList Africa tracks 5 Identity Verification startups in Nigeria.
How much funding have Identity Verification startups in Nigeria raised?: Identity Verification startups in Nigeria have raised $510K across 6 disclosed rounds.
Who invests in Identity Verification startups in Nigeria?: Fast Forward Venture Studio and Fund has backed 1 of them, followed by GreenHouse Capital (1) and Kahlil Lalji (1). 8 investors have backed Identity Verification startups in Nigeria in total.
Where in Nigeria are Identity Verification startups based?: Lagos (3) and Gboko (1) have the most.

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