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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

Sanction list monitoring

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 across your investment operations. 

Transparent

Build trust between LPs and GPs

With Zapflow's secure KYC onboarding process, investors can avoid sending sensitive data and documents through unsecured channels like email or fax, reducing risk of exposure. This modern approach demonstrates your commitment to data protection, setting you positively apart 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 and organized access to all KYC documentation, supporting smooth compliance processes.

Effortless KYC, AML and sanction list monitoring

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Effortless KYC process steps & enhanced investor satisfaction

  • Simplify investor onboarding with Zapflow's automated KYC solutions, organizing and securely storing all KYC documentation while screening investors against global sanction lists to ensure compliance from the start.
  • Gain peace of mind knowing your know-your-customer procedures are properly managed and compliant, with automated screening and real-time updates. 
  • Securely store and easily grant access to KYC documents within a unified CRM database, centralizing all essential data.
  • Equip your team to build trust and foster long-lasting relationships with LPs using Zapflow's streamlined KYC platform.
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Manage investor KYC data based on risk profiles

  • Configure each investor's risk profile to establish their KYC status, with automated requests for documentation updates accordingly.
  • Allow designated contacts to securely complete KYC forms and upload required documents, ensuring smooth, accurate information gathering. 
  • Maintain a centralized record of all screening activities, securely storing logs for easy access during audits or compliance reviews, simplifying regulatory reporting.
  • Get real-time status updates throughout the KYC check, including notifications upon submission, so you can review, approve, or request changes promptly.

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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Comprehensive and secure KYC data management

  • Securely store and manage KYC data with access restrictions, ensuring only authorized team members can view sensitive information.
  • Confidently transmit sensitive data during the KYC due diligence process using Zapflow's secure platform, with encryption both in transit as well as storage for maximum security.
  • Maintain alignment with evolving regulatory standards with automatic updates from global sanction lists, ensuring continuous and up-to-date compliance.
  • Easily manage and restrict access, ensuring only authorized colleagues can view the information. 
  • Efficiently store and manage KYC records, keeping all logs of activities securely organized for quick access during audits and compliance reviews.
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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 is easy for your customers and 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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