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KYC & AML compliance

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Zapflow's know your customer software

Digital

KYC/AML compliance 

Digitize your KYC/AML workflows with Zapflow, tailored for private equity and venture capital firms. Reduce administrative burden, minimize risks, and enhance investor trust. Our digital KYC solutions guarantee seamless onboarding, efficient data management, and robust security to ensure compliance and protection for all parties. 

Efficient

KYC background check

Zapflow's advanced KYC tools automate the screening of hundreds of sanction lists, ensuring that your PE & VC funds originate only from credible sources. Quickly identify and address potential risks, allowing you to mitigate threats and maintain compliance seamlessly across your investment operations. 

Transparent

Build trust between LPs and GPs

During the KYC onboarding process, investors no longer need to send data and documents through unsecured email or fax, reducing concerns about exposing sensitive information to unauthorized parties. This modern and secure approach demonstrates your commitment to protecting their information and positively differentiates you from other GPs.

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For your eyes only

Zapflow's secure, ISO-certified platform protects your alternative investment data and documents. Our GDPR-compliant system ensures you have clear access to your KYC documentation, allowing you to make informed decisions with confidence.

Effortless KYC and regulatory management

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Streamline KYC processes & increase investor satisfaction

  • Zapflow's KYC solutions simplify investor onboarding for private equity and venture capital firms, ensuring KYC documentation is well-organized. 
  • Rest assured that your know-your-customer procedures are properly managed. 
  • Securely store and easily grant access to documents within your unified CRM database.
  • Equip your investment team to build trust and establish long-lasting relationships with LPs and other stakeholders using Zapflow's know-your-customer platform.
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Efficiently manage investors' KYC data based on risk profiles

  • Configure a new investor's risk level to establish their KYC status, triggering automated documentation update requests accordingly.
  • Authorize the investor's designated contact person to complete the required KYC forms and upload the necessary documentation.
  • Receive real-time status updates throughout the KYC check, including notifications upon submission, so you can review, approve, or request revisions as needed.

Boost your operations

Optimize workflow with unified tools

Zapflow offers a comprehensive suite of products designed to streamline multiple workflows for investment teams. In addition to KYC/AML, Zapflow can be used for deal flow management, fundraising, portfolio management, monitoring, and more. Empower your team with a single source of truth for all your investment operations.  

 

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  • Ensure AML/KYC and regulatory compliance.
  • Smooth onboarding for your investors.
  • Enhanced security.
  • Centralized investment management.
  • Single source of truth for your investments.
  • Efficient workflows with combined solutions. 
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Securely store and manage KYC data

  • KYC information is highly sensitive and not always suitable for all team members to access.
  • Through Zapflow's secure platform, venture capital and private equity investors can confidently transmit their sensitive data during the KYC due diligence process. 
  • The data is encrypted both in transit as well as storage, ensuring maximum security.
  • Easily manage and restrict access, ensuring only authorized colleagues can view the information. 
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Keep your front office aligned with KYC progress

  • Zapflow provides your front office team with real-time visibility into the status of the Know Your Customer process, a critical part of VC & PE operations.
  •  By granting team members access to only the necessary information, you improve both security and efficiency. 
  • This streamlined process makes it easier for customers, reducing the effort required before they send their check, which in turn improves the experience for your team.

FAQs

What is KYC?

KYC, or Know Your Customer, is a critical process in private equity, where firms verify the identity and background of their investors. This involves collecting personal information, verifying identification documents, and assessing each client’s risk profile. The KYC process ensures compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) regulations. It also includes ongoing monitoring of transactions to detect any suspicious activities. By implementing thorough KYC procedures, private equity firms can prevent fraud, enhance regulatory compliance, and build investor trust. Digitizing KYC processes can streamline verification, reduce manual errors, and improve overall efficiency, ensuring a secure and transparent investment environment.

What is AML?

AML, or Anti-Money Laundering, refers to the regulations and procedures designed to prevent criminals from disguising illegally obtained funds as legitimate income. In the context of private equity, AML involves rigorous measures to detect, prevent, and report money laundering activities. This includes verifying investor identities, monitoring transactions for suspicious activity, and ensuring compliance with legal standards. Effective AML practices help safeguard the financial system, protect firms from legal and reputational risks, and foster a trustworthy investment environment. Using digital AML solutions enhances accuracy, streamlines compliance, and improves overall efficiency in maintaining AML compliance.

Is KYC safe in Zapflow?
Yes, Zapflow is a highly secure platform for investing teams. Only authorized team members have access to the KYC data, which is encrypted end-to-end. In our premium plans, you even have the option to manage your own encryption keys, adding an extra layer of security.
How long does KYC verification take?

Zapflow not only makes KYC more convenient but also significantly faster compared to other methods. Compliance professionals handle most of the process for the LPs, often leaving just the e-signing step for the LP to complete. We’ve seen KYC processes that take just minutes per existing LPs and a few hours for new investors.

 

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