Baselayer
“Can a modern AI-native KYB layer replace LexisNexis/D&B as the default identity signal for the 'agentic economy' of B2B fintech?”
Founded2023
HQNew York, New York, United States
FoundersJonathan Awad, Timothy Hyde
Total raised$13.5M+ (disclosed)
Latest roundEarly Stage VC, $13.5M
IndustryInfrastructure / KYC
The story
Founded 2023 by Jonathan Awad and Timothy Hyde as an AI-native alternative to legacy KYB providers (LexisNexis, Middesk, etc.). Baselayer's core wedge is unifying 50-state SOS registries, IRS data, court records, sanctions lists, and web/social signals into a real-time KYB Rating and Fraud Consortium. Now pivoting up the stack toward 'agentic economy' identity — positioning as decisioning infrastructure (Risk Co.Pilot) rather than just a data vendor, and embedding via partners like Socure RiskOS and FIS Chex Systems.
Product timeline
2023
Baselayer founded by Jonathan Awad and Timothy Hyde in New York to replace legacy KYB systems with real-time AI-driven business verification.· pivot
2025
Launched integration with Socure's RiskOS platform, bringing Baselayer's Business Identity Network and Fraud Consortium data into Socure's decisioning stack.· acquisition
2025
Brand refresh positioning Baselayer as 'the blue check for the real economy.'· pivot
2026
Launched Business Pre.Fill, Risk Co.Pilot, and repositioned around 'identity and risk for the agentic economy.'· banking
The stack
1 layer disclosed in Baselayer’s embedded-finance stack
Accounting gap: none