Corsair Capital Acquires Majority Stake in IDnow
March 6, 2025
Corsair Capital has acquired a majority stake in IDnow from existing shareholders, elevating its prior minority position to a controlling interest. The investment will support IDnow’s continued growth and product innovation as a leading AI-powered identity verification platform in Europe, with plans to accelerate geographic expansion and pursue additional strategic acquisitions.
- Buyers
- Corsair Capital
- Targets
- IDnow
- Sellers
- Existing shareholders
- Industry
- Cybersecurity
- Location
- Bavaria, Germany
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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