W2 — Funding, Investors & Signals 2026

Next Generation Identity Verification, Anti-Money Laundering and Fraud Prevention Tools. Delivered Via A Single Platform

Founded 2011

Cardiff, United Kingdom 34 employees Debt Financing Total: $4.50M

W2 is a leading Software as a Service (SaaS) organization focused on big data services and identity verification. They offer next-generation identity verification, anti-money laundering, and fraud prevention tools via a single platform. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in the United Kingdom, W2 enables clients to instantly understand the individuals they do business with, ensuring regulatory compliance and peace of mind. The company provides a range of services including ID, age, and document verification, politically exposed persons (PEP) checks, sanctions screening, adverse media scanning, and customizable customer checks. In August 2023, W2 Global Data Solutions Ltd was acquired by UK company intelligence platform, FullCircl, via a £1.50M debt financing investment by Shawbrook Bank. The acquisition has strengthened W2's position, allowing them to address critical commercial and regulatory challenges as part of the FullCircl and nCino (NASDAQ: NCNO) family. This strategic move aligns with the industry's direction towards integrating people, AI, and data to power a new era in regulated business. For more information, visit fullcircl.com.

Funding Stage	Amount	Investors	Lead Investors	Date
Debt Financing	£1.50M	1	Shawbrook Bank	10 Dec 2019
Series A	£3.00M	4	Development Bank of Wales, Shawbrook Bank +2	29 Oct 2018
Series A	Undisclosed	3	Development Bank of Wales, Thorium Technology Investors +1	25 Apr 2017
Seed Round	Undisclosed	1	Simpleweb	21 Jan 2013

Funding Stage

Amount

Investors

Lead Investors

Date

Debt Financing

£1.50M

Shawbrook Bank

10 Dec 2019

Series A

£3.00M

Development Bank of Wales, Shawbrook Bank +2

29 Oct 2018

Series A

Undisclosed

Development Bank of Wales, Thorium Technology Investors +1

25 Apr 2017

Seed Round

Undisclosed

Simpleweb

21 Jan 2013

FAQ About W2

Next Generation Identity Verification, Anti-Money Laundering and Fraud Prevention Tools. Delivered Via A Single Platform

W2 was founded in 2011.

W2 is headquartered in Cardiff, United Kingdom.

W2 has approximately 34 employees.

W2 has completed 4 funding rounds, raising a total of $4.50M. The latest funding stage is Debt Financing.

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