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MiiCard Raises $2.5M Second Seed Round

By TechTaffy Desk

[Techtaffy Newsdesk]

Online identity verification service miiCard has completed a second seed funding round, securing $2.5 million angel and venture capital from a mix of investment groups including New Wave Ventures, IQ Capital and Par Equity.

The investment supports miiCard’s expansion into the US and will enable rapid growth of the business, across a range of markets including financial services, ecommerce, social networking and dating, says the company.

MiiCard (My Internet Identity) is an independent, commercial identity verification service allowing the individual to control their digital identity and prove “I am who I say I am” online and in real-time, to Anti-Money Laundering standards, eliminating the need for a physical ID check.

This is the first time New Wave Ventures have invested in miiCard and its backing builds on an earlier funding round during which miiCard raised over $.75 million from investors including IQ Capital and Par Equity who have reinvested during this current round.

Founded in September 2011, miiCard supports seven countries. The company says its looking to grow the existing team, with plans to treble staff in the coming months.

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