We are Kyckr.
The Global Business Register.

Since 2007, we've connected the world's company registries so businesses can transact with confidence.

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Our mission

To give every organisation an instant, accurate and ongoing view of the risks of transacting with another business.

In 2007, Kyckr’s founders set out with a bold mission: to connect the fragmented world of company registries and launch the first truly global business register. They believed that trust in business begins with knowing exactly who you’re dealing with - an ever-growing challenge in our digital-first world.

Today, some of the world’s largest companies rely on Kyckr for accurate, legally authoritative data to verify companies, detect risks, and prevent financial crime. But our work is far from done. Together with our customers and partners, we are building a future where tech-enabled business transparency powers safer, faster, and more confident decision-making.

2007

Global Business Register

Kyckr is founded as ‘Global Business Register’ (GBR) in Waterford, Ireland, by former Dell executive Rob Leslie and ex-professional rugby player Ben Cronin.

2010-2015

International recognition

GBR expands to 10,000 users and 160 countries across the globe. The business is recognised by the European Business Awards in a listing of start-ups dubbed ‘They Could Be Giants’.

2016-2017

GBR becomes Kyckr

GBR relocates its headquarters to Australia, raises $5 million and rebrands to ‘Kyckr’, in response to the growing demand for reliable business data in corporate KYC. Citi becomes Kyckr’s first enterprise customer.

2018-2019

UK management build-out

Former Tesco CEO Benny Higgins joins Kyckr as Executive Chairman, with ex-Barclays executive Ian Henderson joining as CEO shortly after. The business expands to 30 staff, with new management hires.

Former Tesco CEO Benny Higgins joins Kyckr as Executive Chairman, with ex-Barclays executive Ian Henderson joining as CEO shortly after. The business expands to 30 staff, including new management hires and current CEO Steve Lamb as Head of Product.

2022

Acquisition by Realwise

Kyckr launches a revamped API and portal with UBO discovery capability, and is subsequently acquired by Realwise, an Australian investment firm. Strategic partnerships are established with industry leaders including Experian, LexisNexis and Globalsign.

2025-2026

A new era

Profitable and growing under new ownership, Kyckr appoints a new management team led by Steve Lamb as CEO to execute an ambitious growth plan. The business is named a Category Leader for KYC Data Solutions by Chartis Research for consecutive years, hitting 100 enterprise clients and 50 distribution partners.