This B2B SaaS identity verification platform generates $71.5K/mo in revenue with an impressive 73.2% profit margin ($52.4K/mo net), placing it in a highly defensible niche (KYC/AML/identity verification) with genuine enterprise demand. The 4.17x profit multiple is on the higher end but defensible given the ISO 27001:2022 certification, ~200 active paying subscribers, API-first architecture, and coverage of 190+ countries. Empire Flippers has verified the financials (data quality score of 100), which significantly increases confidence. The primary concerns are the relatively modest subscriber count (~200) for a $2.6M ask and the unknown churn rate — buyer must validate LTV and retention claims independently before proceeding.
The software itself — an API-first KYC/identity verification platform — is technically reproducible by a capable founder using AI coding tools, third-party document verification APIs (e.g., Stripe Identity, Veriff), and managed infrastructure, likely for $35K–$90K in out-of-pocket costs over 5–6 months. However, what you are actually buying here is far more than software: 200 verified B2B subscribers generating $52K/mo in profit, ISO 27001:2022 certification (expensive and time-consuming to obtain independently), an established compliance reputation, integrations embedded in customer workflows (high switching costs), and 4+ years of operational history in a trust-sensitive vertical. Recreating that distribution, certification, and customer trust from scratch would take years and significant capital — the software is the easy part. Despite the elevated multiple, the verified traction and sticky enterprise customer base make this a clear buy over build.
Cash estimate includes the AI tools, APIs and infrastructure needed for a solo founder to recreate the software. Build time is informational and lightly weighted. The verdict is driven mainly by customers, users, verified earnings, retention, distribution, brand, data and operating history.
Launched in 2021, this B2B SaaS business provides identity verification, document authentication, biometric verification, and KYC solutions to customers across fintech, cryptocurrency, e-commerce, healthcare, system integrators, and telecom companies. The proprietary, API-first platform supports identity documents from more than 190 countries and generates fully recurring subscription revenue. Key strengths include strong year-over-year growth, ISO 27001:2022 certification, net profit margins of above 70%, and a recently refactored technology platform designed to operate efficiently with minimal resources. Revenue is generated entirely through recurring cloud subscriptions and on-premise software licenses. The business has over ~200 active paying subscribers, an average customer lifetime value of above ~$4,000, and a low churn rate. Cloud plans range from $89 to $880 per month, with customized higher-volume plans and on-premise licenses starting at $30,000 per year. Customers are acquired through Google Ads, organic search, referrals, and direct outreach to registered users. The owner spends approximately 10 hours per week overseeing customer support, client follow-ups, upselling opportunities, financial reporting, and overall performance. The business currently employs one full-stack developer and two sales and customer support employees in Taiwan. The team is willing to work alongside the buyer during an agreed transition period. Following a significant product refactor, the platform requires limited ongoing resources and may not require a large team to maintain. Growth opportunities include establishing a presence in the United States or Europe, expanding business development and marketing, and targeting larger enterprise and government contracts. This represents an established SaaS acquisition opportunity with recurring revenue, proprietary technology, documented operations, and multiple avenues for further expansion. Disclaimers: The SaaS metrics (Churn, LTV, etc) were provided by the seller based on their internal reporting. The business uses a payment provider, TapPay, that may not be available for businesses outside of Taiwan and Japan. This payment provider captures roughly 50% of yearly revenue. Subscribers may be migrated to another provider such as Stripe. A more detailed list of Assets provided by the seller can be found in the Google Drive folder. Owner works ~10 hours/week. Reason for sale: The Seller would like to explore other opportunities. Growth opportunities: Establishing a US or EU presence to meet enterprise due diligence requirements; Building a dedicated business development and marketing team to drive growth; Pursuing larger enterprise and government contracts with six-figure deal potential
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Preliminary screening based on marketplace and public data. Verify all financial, legal, technical, customer, and operational claims independently before making an acquisition decision. This is not financial or legal advice.