The Future of
Digital Trust.
CleerWayID is building the identity layer for the next generation of apps — and the verified web beyond. We're raising our pre-seed round to accelerate to public launch.
market size by 2027
and digital-first onboarding
secure digital identity
spend over 5 years
AI-driven identity threats
The Problem
Identity verification is broken for developers.
The market leaders — built for enterprise compliance desks in the 2010s — ship WebView wrappers, charge $0.50–$2.00 per check, and require months-long procurement cycles. The mobile-first app economy needs something radically different.
SDK experience from 2015
WebView-based flows, poor documentation, and 2–6 week integrations. No native feel — developers avoid it, users abandon it mid-flow.
Enterprise-only pricing
At $0.50–$2.00 per verification, identity checks kill unit economics for consumer apps. Volume discounts require six-figure annual contracts.
Liveness that can be spoofed
Most passive liveness checks are defeated by printed photos. True on-device 3D facial mapping with real-time anti-spoofing doesn't exist at an accessible price point.
Why CleerWayID
Three unfair advantages.
Mobile-First Architecture
Built as a native SDK from day one — not a web wrapper or cross-platform compromise. Our SDK integrates in minutes and delivers the feel of first-party biometric flows, achieving conversion rates incumbents can't match.
Regulatory Tailwinds
eIDAS 2.0, KOSA, and emerging Digital ID frameworks are forcing entire industries — fintech, social, regulated commerce — to verify users they never had to before. The regulation wave is our go-to-market.
Developer Distribution
SDK-first go-to-market creates viral adoption with zero sales cost. Every verified user in a developer's app is a branded touchpoint. We win developers, developers win users, and the network compounds.
Use Cases
Every app that needs to know
who's on the other side.
Fintech & Banking
KYC-compliant onboarding for neobanks, lending platforms, and crypto exchanges. Reduce fraud by verifying users at account opening.
Social & Dating
Age gates and anti-catfishing flows for social platforms. KOSA-ready age verification in two taps, privacy-preserving.
Regulated Commerce
Age verification for alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, and adult content — with audit trails that hold up to regulatory scrutiny.
Gaming & iGaming
Responsible gambling compliance and underage exclusion for real-money gaming apps. One integration covers all major jurisdictions.
Healthtech
Patient identity for telehealth consultations and prescription management. Biometric-secured and HIPAA-aligned.
Government & Civic
Digital citizen services, voter verification, and immigration self-check flows — built on the same trusted AI engine.
Competitive Landscape
Built for a gap the incumbents
aren't solving.
| CleerWayID | Onfido | Jumio | Stripe Identity | Persona | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Native SDK (no WebView) | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Developer-first pricing | ✓ | — | — | ~ | — |
| On-device liveness (no server round-trip) | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Standalone age verification | ✓ | ~ | — | — | ~ |
| Sub-minute integration | ✓ | — | — | ~ | ~ |
| EU data residency out of the box | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | — |
| Pay-as-you-go (no contract) | ✓ | — | — | ✓ | ~ |
✓ full support · ~ partial / limited · — not available or requires enterprise contract
The Team
Who's building it.
Nikita Vasilev
CEO & Co-founderCo-founder and CEO of CleerWayID. 10+ years building native iOS applications — from SDK architecture and CoreML integrations to App Store products used by millions. Founded CleerWayID to bring first-party quality to the identity verification space.
Delonte Kearns
CTO & Co-founderCo-founder and CTO of CleerWayID. Security infrastructure engineer with experience at Illumio, BAE Systems, and Bowhead — specialising in Linux systems, network security, and Zero Trust architecture. Brings enterprise-grade security thinking to CleerWayID's verification pipeline.
Product Roadmap
Building the verified web,
one quarter at a time.
Foundation
Core AI engine and SDK infrastructure — the product that developers will ship with.
- Passport OCR Engine (MRZ & NFC chip)
- Biometric Liveness Detection (head movement + 3D facial mapping)
- SDK Alpha — closed developer access
- REST API v1 with core verification endpoints
- Developer Waitlist & Early Access Portal
Public Launch
Open the platform to all developers. Ship the full feature set that powers the waitlist promise.
- SDK Public Beta — open enrollment
- Age Verification GA release
- REST API v2 with full OpenAPI 3.0 specification
- Real-time Webhook System
- Interactive Developer Docs & Sandbox
Enterprise Scale
Unlock the enterprise tier and cross-platform reach. Establish the compliance posture required for regulated markets.
- Enterprise Analytics Dashboard
- White-label SDK
- Android SDK Beta
- EU Data Residency (GDPR Article 46)
- Custom SLA & Enterprise Uptime Agreements
Global Expansion
Extend CleerWayID to every platform and every region. Become the default identity primitive for the web.
- Web SDK (JavaScript & React Native)
- Multi-region Infrastructure (US / EU / APAC)
- 200+ Document Model Coverage
- Regulatory Compliance Suite (eIDAS 2.0, KOSA)
- Strategic Partner API Programme
Join the Round
Ready to back the future of verified identity?
We're raising a pre-seed round to fund the team, infrastructure, and GTM needed to reach public launch by Q4 2026. Institutional and angel investors welcome.
Or reach us directly at contact@clearwayid.com