We are proud to announce that Data Zoo has clinched the Excellence in Establishing Global Market Presence award for the second consecutive year and has been named a finalist for Excellence in Regtech at FinTech Australia’s annual awards, The Finnies.
The Finnies recognise outstanding achievements within the Australian fintech sector. This year's competition was fierce, attracting 322 entries that underwent a rigorous two-round judging process.
The Excellence in Establishing Global Market Presence award celebrates Australian fintech companies that have successfully expanded their global footprint. The judges highlighted Data Zoo's remarkable transformation from an Australian startup to a global leader, noting, "Their innovative data-centric verification approach and stringent privacy standards have set them apart, as demonstrated by their successful expansion into the US and Europe."
Charlie Minutella, Chief Executive Officer at Data Zoo, said: "We are honoured to receive this award for the second year running and to be recognised as a finalist in Excellence in Regtech. These accolades reflect the hard work and dedication of our team."
He added, "As we continue to expand globally, our focus remains on delivering innovative, secure, and compliant solutions that cater to the complex needs of our customers in diverse markets."
Following three years of impressive growth, Data Zoo recently secured $22.7 million (AU$35 million) in Series A funding to further expand its global operations.
We extend our congratulations to all the winners and finalists at this year's Finnies. It is fantastic to see the Australian fintech industry being celebrated for its achievements and innovation.
About Data Zoo
Data Zoo provides identity verification solutions that enable financial institutions, payment platforms and fintechs to confidently verify consumer and business identities in over 170 countries using a diverse set of authoritative data sources. Data Zoo’s direct access to international data sources and advanced data sequencing presents companies with a global, efficient, and secure alternative to KYC/KYB verification and compliance.
Leading global financial institutions, payment providers, and fintechs, trust Data Zoo to verify millions of customers while minimising fraud and risk. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Data Zoo has offices in Amsterdam, New Jersey, New Zealand, the Philippines, and Singapore.
About FinTech Australia
FinTech Australia is a national association for the Australian FinTech Startup community. Our vision is to make Australia the leading market for FinTech Innovation and Investment by working with both sides of Government, Industry and the Australian FinTech community to create a supportive environment and partner ecosystem in Australia and abroad.