Smile Identity is a technology company that provides identity verification solutions for businesses in emerging markets. The company was founded in 2017 by Mark Straub and William Bares and is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. Smile Identity's platform uses facial recognition technology to verify the identities of individuals in real-time. The company's solutions are designed to help businesses reduce fraud and improve customer onboarding processes. Smile Identity currently operates in several African countries, including Kenya, Uganda, and Nigeria.