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KYB isn’t one-size-fits-all. No matter where your business is in its compliance journey, Know Your Business (KYB) is a must-have for preventing fraud, managing risk, and staying compliant. But getting it right isn’t always easy. That’s why we’ve updated our KYB for Every Stage of a Business guide for 2025. It walks through the crawl, walk, run framework to help businesses at any stage: ?? Crawl – Laying the groundwork: KYB basics, risk assessments, and compliance must-haves. ?? Walk – Scaling efficiently: refining verification processes, automating where possible, and balancing risk with growth. ?? Run – Optimizing KYB at scale: advanced fraud detection, regulatory shifts, and continuous risk monitoring. Download the guide now: https://hubs.ly/Q0353XqG0 And stay tuned—over the next few weeks, we’re launching a KYB 101 blog series to break down key KYB concepts, share best practices, and explore the latest compliance trends. More to come soon! ??

Got 2 minutes to spare? ?? We’re digging into where compliance creates the most friction—from onboarding drop-offs to launch delays—and we’d love your perspective. If you’ve wrestled with KYB checks, manual reviews, or regulatory red tape, this is your chance to weigh in. ?? Take the quick survey: https://lnkd.in/gBgu9Stp

The March edition of the Middesk Monthly has arrived ?? Dive in for fraud prevention strategies, insights from Fintech Meetup, and more information on our next BEV Break with Middesk Co-Founder & CTO Kurt Ruppel!

We're thrilled to announce that Middesk has been honored with a FinTech Breakthrough Award for Business Lending Innovation ???? In an industry where speed and accuracy are more important than ever, we’re making it easier for businesses to work together — helping lenders make confident decisions, faster. This win is for our incredible team, customers, and partners who make it all possible. And congrats to the other honorees pushing the industry forward — we’re in great company! More here: https://lnkd.in/ekbrWxMh

A week later, and we're still thinking about Fintech Meetup 2025! Our Head of Marketing, Jackie Wylie, was on the ground at the event — here are her key takeaways on where financial services is headed: 1?? AI is transforming fintech, but trust still needs a human touch 2?? Embedded finance faces real compliance hurdles 3?? Agentic commerce is emerging—cautiously 4?? Regulatory uncertainty isn’t an excuse for inaction 5?? Fintechs and banks are collaborating more than competing Check out Jackie’s full recap on how business verification fits into these trends and what it means for your growth strategy: https://lnkd.in/g6wygirW

We’re thrilled to be named one of Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2025 ?? Innovation isn’t just about new technology — it’s about solving real problems in smarter ways. At Middesk, we’re redefining how businesses verify and onboard new customers, replacing slow, fragmented processes with instant, data-driven trust. From fintech lenders to the nation’s largest banks, our platform is helping companies reduce fraud, accelerate onboarding, and unlock new revenue opportunities. This recognition from Fast Company validates our mission to make business verification a competitive advantage, not just a compliance requirement. Huge thank you to our team, customers, and partners who believe in what we’re building. We’re just getting started! https://lnkd.in/gChZdjd4

Synthetic fraud is evolving faster than most verification systems ?? Fraudsters are now blending real and fake information to create synthetic identities that slip past traditional KYB, costing businesses millions in losses. Our new guide reveals the multi-layered defense strategy you need: ?? Advanced UBO verification techniques ?? Alternative data sources that spot hidden patterns ?? Behavioral monitoring to identify fraud rings before they scale Don't wait until after an attack to upgrade your defenses. Download our exclusive fraud prevention playbook today: https://lnkd.in/gbEBHSWH

We had a wonderful time at NEFA 2025 ?? Huge thanks to the organizers for an incredible event filled with great conversations, industry insights, and connections with leaders in equipment finance. Middesk had a fantastic experience meeting with peers, exploring new opportunities, and discussing the future of the industry. Check out some of our favorite moments from Carlsbad! ??

Huge thanks to Fintech Meetup for an incredible week ?? From insightful conversations on AI’s impact in fintech to the value of in-person connections, we had an amazing time meeting with customers, prospects, and industry leaders. A highlight? Kyle Mack’s panel on effective onboarding for banks, where he joined an amazing group of experts to discuss how to balance security, compliance, and customer experience. We’ll be sharing a full recap next week, along with some of our favorite moments from Vegas. Stay tuned!

As I wrap up my time at Fintech Meetup in Vegas with the Middesk team, I’m reflecting on the conversations, insights, and connections from the past few days. Between meetings with customers, prospects, and industry analysts, three key takeaways stand out: 1?? AI is the headline—and it’s here to stay. Everyone is asking about AI—how we’re using it, how it’s evolving, and how it will reshape fintech. The reality? AI isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a fundamental shift in how we operate. As a marketing leader, my job is to ensure we tell this story in a way that’s clear, compelling, and grounded in real value—showing how AI-driven innovation at Middesk is helping customers solve more problems, faster. 2?? In-person connection still drives business. This event reinforced that fintech is a relationship business. Fintech Meetup’s structured meetings—four sessions of rapid-fire 15-minute conversations—were a masterclass in efficiency, but what stood out was the quality of those connections. Face-to-face time matters, whether it’s over coffee, dinner, or an in-office whiteboarding session. We need to prioritize meaningful interactions because that’s how trust is built and deals get done. 3?? Fintech is full of so many incredible people. One of the best parts of this event was meeting people who are deeply passionate about what they do. A highlight for me was connecting with the team behind Fintech Is Femme, a group dedicated to creating an equitable and diverse financial technology industry. It’s inspiring to see women like Nicole Casperson stepping up, standing out, and building a community that can help close the representation gap in fintech. If you were at Fintech Meetup, what were your key takeaways? And I can't wrap up this post without a shoutout to the incredible Kate Young, PhD, CMP who organized and ran this event for Middesk from beginning to end. Also thank you to the amazing Middesk team that came to Vegas with us Andrea Hong, Rachana Jadala, Liang Zhao, Christopher Ciacciarelli, Brian Crouthamel, and Kyle Mack ??