Kompliant (Acquired by LegitScript Oct 2025)

Big News: Kompliant Joins LegitScript! We’re thrilled to announce that Kompliant has been acquired by LegitScript — the global leader in risk intelligence and compliance solutions. Together, we’re redefining how payments companies approach merchant underwriting, onboarding, and monitoring through end-to-end risk intelligence and automation. For over 15 years, LegitScript has set the standard for transparency and trust in the digital commerce and payments ecosystem. As part of LegitScript, we’re accelerating our mission to make compliance a growth driver — not a roadblock — for the payments industry. Read the full press release in the link below. #Kompliant #LegitScript #Acquisition #Fintech #Payments #Compliance #RiskManagement #MerchantOnboarding

In a recent Forbes article on “20 Strategies For Managing The Pace And Complexity Of Digital Assets”, Leo Patching shares how AI-driven compliance can be a trust accelerator, not a bottleneck. Leo’s key insight? “In fintech, managing digital assets isn’t just about speed; it’s about trust. AI-driven systems are streamlining KYC, marketing assets, and compliance records—enabling rapid scale without sacrificing oversight.” At Kompliant, we believe compliance is a competitive advantage. Leo’s strategy aligns perfectly with our mission to turn complexity into clarity through intelligent automation, trusted workflows, and industry-tuned risk controls. Want to know how Kompliant can help your business grow? From real-time verification and customizable underwriting workflows to risk tokenization and embedded compliance, we’re making this vision a reality every day. #FintechCompliance #AI #RiskManagement #IntelligentAutomation #Leadership #TrustThroughTech

Manual onboarding. Disconnected tools. Frustrated underwriters. Abandoned applications. Sound familiar? Kompliant eliminates those roadblocks. Our intelligent automation platform reduces underwriting costs, accelerates onboarding, reduces risk and helps you grow. We help cut underwriting delays and abandonments by over 40%, turning compliance into a revenue growth driver. Let us help you. #Underwriting #PaymentProcessing #FintechGrowth #RiskManagement 

Many still view compliance as a cost center. But the smartest companies are flipping that mindset and winning because of it. Leo Patching shares how risk management can become the foundation of innovation. Kompliant helps PayFacs, ISOs, acquirers, and sponsor banks streamline onboarding and reduce underwriting costs by up to 40%. Curious how we do it? Let’s talk. #Fintech #Compliance #RiskManagement #MerchantOnboarding #Kompliant #Forbes #Payments

Excited to see our team representing Kompliant at Western States Acquirers Association. As Sharlee Olson and Casey Zenner mentioned, compliance isn’t just about mitigating risk, it’s a true growth enabler when powered by the right technology. At Kompliant, we’re showing payment providers how intelligent automation, configurable underwriting workflows, and real-time compliance data can cut costs by up to 40%, accelerate merchant onboarding, and unlock new revenue opportunities. If you’ll be at WSAA, connect with Sharlee and Casey to see how turning compliance into a competitive advantage can reshape your business.

In a recent article in Forbes, Kompliant CEO Leo Patching shared how companies can use compliance as a tool for growth. "A new framework for thinking about compliance is needed, one that views it not as an annual box to check but as a continuous, value-generating capability. Financial institutions must shift from a reactive to a proactive approach, from a fragmented to an integrated one, and from compliance as an obligation to compliance as an advantage. The payoff can be significant. Organizations that make this shift could find themselves better prepared for regulatory scrutiny, more agile in adapting to market changes and more competitive in attracting and retaining customers. In this environment, compliance excellence becomes a signal to the market: This is a business you can trust." At Kompliant, we help our customers grow and get to revenue faster, all while managing risk. Reach out and let us show you how Kompliant can help. #Payments #RiskManagement #Compliance #Underwriting

Compliance as a Growth Engine? Our CEO Leo Patching makes the case in Forbes. In his latest Forbes article, Leo explores why 98% of financial institutions report rising compliance costs, yet only 30% invest adequately in compliance technology. The disconnect is apparent: most firms still treat compliance as a cost center rather than the strategic asset it can become. Key insights from the piece: 🔹 The performance paradox: Top-performing companies (81% of the leading 5%) have improved their risk approach, turning compliance into a competitive advantage 🔹 Leadership shift: Over half of organizations now have CEOs directly involved in compliance tech decisions. It's moving from legal departments to the boardroom 🔹 The trust advantage: In a digital economy where trust is the new currency, transparent and continuous risk oversight differentiates winners from followers 🔹 The continuous compliance gap: Only 40% of firms conduct daily compliance checks, while new threats emerge by the minute Risk management doesn't have to tax innovation; it can be the foundation of it. When integrated holistically, compliance becomes a lens for building customer trust, streamlining operations, and accelerating growth. At Kompliant, we help financial firms streamline compliance and fraud detection with AI-powered workflows, transforming risk management into a strategic advantage. Read the full article: Link in comments below. #FinTech #Compliance #RiskManagement #FinancialServices #Innovation #Leadership

Kompliant CEO Leo Patching is featured in Forbes for calling out a common mistake fintech companies make: treating compliance as an afterthought. In reality, trust and scalability begin with a risk-aware foundation. Our mission at Kompliant is to embed intelligent automation into compliance workflows — so fintechs, PayFacs, and banks can accelerate growth without compromising integrity. #Regtech #Underwriting #Fintech #Compliance

Too many see compliance as a drain on budgets. But the data tells a different story. Organizations that invest strategically in compliance aren't just avoiding penalties, they’re gaining an edge. Key findings from our survey of 500 financial executives: 71% use data privacy software 62% use risk assessment tools Yet only 30% of tech budgets go to compliance Imagine what happens when you invest like growth depends on it. Because it does. Compliance done right powers growth.

500+ Finance Execs Speak Out Kompliant and Kount, an Equifax Company partnered to uncover a major shift in how financial organizations approach compliance. 🔹 56% of CEOs now influence compliance tech decisions 🔹 55% are turning to AI/ML for risk management 🔹 Yet only 30% of tech budgets go to compliance Why the disconnect — and how do leaders turn compliance into a revenue driver? We've published the full findings in a joint white paper: "From Cost Center to Revenue Driver: The Current Compliance Landscape for Financial Organizations" Download the White Paper at https://lnkd.in/gk99wFr7 Discover how your organization can minimize risk, enhance efficiency, and utilize compliance as a competitive advantage. #FintechCompliance #RiskManagement #PaymentsInnovation #FintechLeadership