Addressing the $10B global IDV market and $13B North American fraud problem with 100% independent, legally compliant testing and unbiased vendor analysis.
We are funded entirely by our testing services and research grants. This ensures our analysis remains unbiased and our recommendations serve the interests of buyers, not vendors.
All real user data collected with explicit legal consent. Our dataset methodology has been reviewed by legal experts to ensure full compliance with privacy regulations.
We've successfully navigated legal challenges from incumbent vendors who prefer the status quo. Our transparent methodology and legal compliance protect our independence.
We maintain strict editorial independence with clear limitations on what we publish. No vendor can influence our findings or suppress negative results.
Our testing addresses the inherent complexity of identity verification across multiple dimensions:
Arbitra was founded by a group of ex-IDV professionals who believe the identity verification industry needs independent accountability.
We've seen firsthand how vague marketing claims, opaque models, and inconsistent testing leave both vendors and buyers vulnerable to fraud. That's why we created Arbitra—to introduce a standard, transparent, and rigorous benchmark for evaluating IDV solutions under real-world conditions.
Machine learning experts who stress-test systems against cutting-edge spoofing and deepfakes
Legal and compliance advisors who ensure responsible and ethical testing
Data scientists and fraud researchers who design measurable, repeatable test frameworks
We exist to help the industry move beyond promises—toward provable performance, grounded in data, fairness, and clarity.
Our vision for global IDV testing and emerging technology coverage
How we maintain our independence and avoid conflicts of interest
Our independence is audited annually by a third-party accounting firm. Financial transparency reports are published quarterly on our website.
