![](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F171201%2F3840x2160%2F7b62e5113c%2Fabout-us.png&w=3840&q=75) # About us There’s more to Thirdfort than meets the eye. We’ll start with our culture, which we’re really proud of. Our team can tell you more. 4361EE10-C445-495F-9C8E-C243F7623441 ## How Thirdfort started Thirdfort was founded by school friends Olly Thornton-Berry and Jack Bidgood after a friend was defrauded out of £25,000 whilst buying a flat, despite having gone through countless anti-fraud checks with multiple professionals. With fraud and money laundering skyrocketing, regulated professionals are struggling to keep pace with their compliance obligations. Thirdfort turns compliance into a competitive advantage, offering beautifully secure onboarding for regulated businesses operating across legal and property. ![](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F171201%2F3000x1500%2F8baac68aa0%2Fjack-and-olly.png&w=3840&q=75) ## Backed by leading investors, entrepreneurs and industry experts We’re proud to be supported and advised by some of the best names in the business. To date, we’ve raised £25m in capital from leading fintech investors including Breega and 13Books. We’re licensed by the FCA and backed by world class founders including the founders of Zoopla, ComplyAdvantage, Funding Circle, Tessian, Fenergo and Fidel. ![](https://a.storyblok.com/f/171201/x/4526eedf25/breega-black.svg) ![](https://a.storyblok.com/f/171201/x/0c5e588d47/element-black.svg) ## The journey so far * 2025 ### November Surpassed 3m app downloads. * 2025 ### October Launched the new Thirdfort Client Due Diligence platform * 2025 ### September Launch bank statement extraction, making us the first to apply AI to the tricky problem of Source of Funds. * 2025 ### February Thirdfort acquires Homeppl, the rental check platform. * 2024 ### August Surpassed 2m app downloads. * 2024 ### July Launched v4 of the Thirdfort app. * 2024 ### April Launched the latest version of our Know your business product, enabled by market-leading data provider, Dun & Bradstreet. * 2024 ### April Raised £5m series A2 round. * 2024 ### February Thirdfort launches Secure share to enable the secure sharing of ID and AML reports between estate agents and conveyancers and cut needless duplication in property transactions. * 2023 ### September OnTheMarket Software integrates with our platform, providing digital ID and Source of funds seamlessly from within TecCRM. * 2023 ### August Our updated Source of Funds tool is launched, giving professionals the ability to build a comprehensive picture of their client's funds faster than ever before. * 2023 ### July Our ID verification and AML tools are made available to accountants and bookkeepers though our partnership with GoProposal by Sage. * 2023 ### July We launch a new partnership with Redbrick Solutions, a hugely popular case management software used daily by over 3000 conveyancers across the UK. * 2023 ### June We pass a milestone of over 1,000 regulated businesses relying on us to protect their businesses from money-laundering and fraud. * 2023 ### May Passed over 1 million downloads of the Thirdfort App. * 2023 ### March We launch a partnership with Advanced, one of the largest case management providers in the UK offering legal firms seamless access to our platform through ALB. * 2023 ### February We partner with Reapit a leading end-to-end technology platform for estate agencies of all sizes by launching on the Reapit AppMarket. * 2022 ### November We become one of the first companies to achieve UK government digital ID accreditation (DIATF) demonstrating our commitment to meeting the highest privacy, data security and accessibility standards. * 2022 ### September Thirdfort proudly becomes a B Corp. * 2022 ### September We launch Secure Share. In line with the principles of the UK government’s Digital Identities Trust Framework, this new function is the first of its kind to facilitate the secure sharing of KYC and AML reports, keeping all sensitive client information safe on Thirdfort’s platform. * 2022 ### March We close our £15m Series A round lead by Breega, Element Ventures, and with participation from the founders of ComplyAdvantage, Funding Circle, Tessian, Fenergo and Fidel. * 2021 ### February We partner with underwriting agent Inperio to offer reduced PI premiums to lawyers completing their AML checks with Thirdfort. * 2020 ### September We team up with TMGroup - the leading provider of property searches. * 2020 ### September ![](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F171201%2F702x444%2F018eeffb43%2Fteam-of-30.webp&w=3840&q=75) We welcome our 30th team member to Thirdfort. * 2020 ### August ![](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F171201%2F438x328%2F42648d0122%2Fraised-1m-jack-and-olly.webp&w=3840&q=75) We raise £1m in seed plus led by Funding Circle founders, just nine months after the last round * 2020 ### April We launch our integration with Index to offer their clients secure KYC and Source of Funds checks directly from their platform. * 2020 ### March We win £250k of funding from Innovate UK’s Smart Grant. * 2020 ### January We start the new year on a high – being chosen by The Times as their startup of 2019. * 2020 ### January And another one: we say hello to our client hub in Manchester. * 2019 ### December We open the doors to our brand-new development office in Sri Lanka. * 2019 ### October ![](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F171201%2F604x426%2Fb68b58b523%2Fjack-and-olly.webp&w=3840&q=75) Mishcon de Reya leads our seed round to raise £700k. We’re on a roll. * 2019 ### July We proudly partner with Lawyer Checker – a leading property anti-fraud tech firm. * 2019 ### June We hit double-digits as our team grows to 10 people. * 2018 ### September Alex Chesterman, founder of Zoopla, invests £400k in our pre-seed round. * 2018 ### August It’s official. We get our license from the Financial Conduct Authority. * 2018 ### July ![](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F171201%2F724x456%2Fb650b7ca71%2Fmdr-labs.webp&w=3840&q=75) We take things up a notch with Mischon de Reya’s “MDR LAB” programme, which helps tech startups in the legal space (hint: that’s us). * 2018 ### March We start building our app with a helping hand from Land Registry’s “Geovation accelerator” programme. * 2018 ### January Jack and Olly start Thirdfort after hearing their friend was defrauded out of £25,000 when trying to buy a home. ## Meet our team We’re passionate about protecting life's big transactions - and having a great time doing it. ![](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F171201%2F1527x1791%2F7b65e873db%2Fteam-meeting.webp&w=3840&q=75) ![Two Thirdfort female employees working together in the office](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F171201%2F3456x1944%2F02ccc13e28%2Fdaisy-and-nicole.png&w=3840&q=75) ![](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F171201%2F1338x1269%2F90d201294d%2Frectangle-copy-6-3x.webp&w=3840&q=75) ## Our philosophy We’re on a mission to protect society from fraud and money laundering. ![Blue circle with a shield on front. inside the shield is the thirdfort logo icon](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F171201%2F240x240%2F7c593f6e48%2Fwebsite-value-build-on-trust.png&w=384&q=75) ### Build on Trust We protect data, deliver on commitments, and meet regulations. Trust is the foundation for our success. ![A pink circle with an icon showing three hands raised in celebration](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F171201%2F240x240%2F1798384e58%2Fwebsite-value-win-together.png&w=384&q=75) ### Win Together Success is a team sport. We win when our clients and colleagues do; through purposeful, impactful collaboration. ![Grey circle with a fingerprint in it](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F171201%2F236x236%2Fc96c49b222%2Fwebsite-value-own-it.png&w=384&q=75) ### Own it No passengers here. Everyone takes full ownership of their role, growth, and contribution to our culture and mission. ![green circle with a target and an arrow in the centre](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F171201%2F240x240%2Ff00526ed83%2Fwebsite-value-create-clarity.png&w=384&q=75) ### Create Clarity Clarity fuels speed and focus. We communicate simply, make smart decisions, and keep aligned to what matters most. ![orange circle with timer in centre](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.storyblok.com%2Ff%2F171201%2F280x280%2Fb7b8d1a09c%2Fwebsite-value-move-fast.png&w=384&q=75) ### Move Fast and ~~Break~~ Make Things Speed wins. We act fast, test often, and push boundaries. If it’s reversible, we do it - and learn as we go. ## If you’re naturally ambitious, hugely courageous and like thinking outside of the box, you’ll fit right in [View our roles](/jobs/)