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Civic

Acquired · Civic's blockchain based ecosystem gives businesses and individuals the tools to control and protect identities.

WebsitePlug and Play page

Why it ranks

How the rank works
5signal of 100 · rising 3
  • acquiredOutcome · YC, program pages, Acquisitions+4
  • went through Plug and PlayProgram · this site+1

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Competitors

OtherShareIDShared: identity verificationEF 2020ParisStartup →OtherKeynuaShared: identity verification, blockchainYC W19LimaStartup →OtherAP TECH Inc.Shared: monitoring service, technologyPlug and PlayJapanStartup →OtherPROVIGATE, IncShared: monitoring service, support, pioneeringPlug and PlayJapanStartup →
Companies closest to Civic
Company
ShareIDShared: identity verificationEF 2020Not statedOther
KeynuaShared: identity verification, blockchainYC W19ActiveOther
AP TECH Inc.Shared: monitoring service, technologyPlug and Play Not statedOther
PROVIGATE, IncShared: monitoring service, support, pioneeringPlug and Play Not statedOther

Adjacent

Developer toolsPassbaseShared: identity verificationSeedcamp 2018Startup →Developer toolsAuthologicShared: identity verification, aml, kycYC W21WarsawStartup →AIInactiveInvoidShared: identity verification, kyc, includingYC W21GurugramStartup →AIDigifiedShared: identity verification, fraud, amlPlug and PlayEgyptStartup →AIInactiveEntryShared: identity verificationYC W17Los AngelesStartup →
Companies next to Civic
Company
PassbaseShared: identity verificationSeedcamp 2018Not statedDevtools
AuthologicShared: identity verification, aml, kycYC W21ActiveDevtools
InvoidShared: identity verification, kyc, includingYC W21InactiveAI
DigifiedShared: identity verification, fraud, amlPlug and Play Not statedAI, Data
EntryShared: identity verificationYC W17InactiveAI

Also from Plug and Play

All of Plug and Play
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Company
SecuraAIA Princeton-based startup helping highly regulated industries, such as healthcare, safely deploy AI by automating AI security and governance.2 programsNot statedAI
Mango MedicalFoundation models for planning orthopedic surgeryteam of 32 programsActiveAI
HypercubicAgentic AI for Mainframe Operations and Modernizationteam of 3on 3 Glyph sourcesActiveAI, Devtools
IndustrialMind.aiThe AI manufacturing engineer that turns drawings into production-ready decisions - 10x faster, proven at Siemens and Fortune 500 factories2 programsNot statedAI
XatomsXatoms utilizes AI and quantum chemistry to accurately predict 3D models of photocatalytic structures, aiding in cleaning polluted waters across the globe.2 programsNot statedAI
Eloquent AIThe AI Operator for Financial Servicesteam of 52 programsActiveAI

Programs

Programs Civic went through
ProgramCohortSource
Plug and PlayNot statedPlug and Play Page

About Civic

"Civic is a pioneering company in the decentralized identity space, specializing in blockchain-powered technology for identity control and protection. With a focus on real-world applications, Civic offers businesses flexible identity verification technology and compliance tools to meet KYC and AML requirements, serving as a secure gateway to DeFi. Their monitoring services provide comprehensive identity theft and online fraud protection, including credit report alerting, identity fraud coverage, and 24/7 fraud support. By empowering customers to protect and authorize the use of their identities in real-time, Civic ensures a secure online experience. The company's innovative approach to identity protection has positioned them as a leader in the industry, with a commitment to enhancing security and privacy for businesses and individuals alike."

Status
Acquired
Category
Other
Location
United States
Checked
6h ago

Changes seen

Joined a programOct 5, 2026

Joined Plug and Play.

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Civic: questions

Which accelerators did Civic go through?

Civic is listed by Plug and Play.

Is Civic still active?

Plug and Play lists Civic as acquired.

Where is Civic based?

Civic lists United States as its location on Plug and Play's page.