AML, KYC & Ongoing Due Diligence for Capital Introduction & Advisory Firms

Steward streamlines investor onboarding, KYC verification, and AML compliance for Capital Introduction and Advisory Firms, using AI to reduce risk and accelerate processes.

Trusted by
Motive Ventures
Outward
Balderton Capital
Unruly Capital
Connect Ventures
Sonder Capital
Acuity Fund Solutions
Concept Ventures
Beechbrook Capital
Motive Ventures
Outward
Balderton Capital
Unruly Capital
Connect Ventures
Sonder Capital
Acuity Fund Solutions
Concept Ventures
Beechbrook Capital
Motive Ventures
Outward
Balderton Capital
Unruly Capital
Connect Ventures
Sonder Capital
Acuity Fund Solutions
Concept Ventures
Beechbrook Capital

Why AML & KYC are complex for Capital Introduction Firms

Capital Introduction and Advisory Firms connect fund managers with investors, streamlining onboarding, due diligence, and compliance across jurisdictions. However, fragmented systems and manual KYC/AML processes can create operational risks and regulatory challenges.

Coordinating KYC verification across multiple fund managers and investor types
Screening against global sanctions lists and aligning with FATF guidance
Managing enhanced due diligence for high-risk or politically exposed investors
Maintaining audit trails for regulatory reviews
Verifying entities and beneficial owners across layered corporate structures
Delivering institutional-grade compliance while preserving speed of capital raising

How Capital Introduction Firms use Steward

Investor Onboarding

Deliver seamless KYC online workflows that centralise document collection, identity verification, and compliance approvals within one secure KYC portal.

AML Screening

Steward combines automated AML screening with AI: sanctions checks, PEP identification, adverse media monitoring, and consolidated risk scoring. AI reduces false positives and lets firms move from static alerts to actionable AML insights.

Ongoing Monitoring

Capital introduction doesn’t end at onboarding. Steward’s automated AML and lifecycle monitoring capabilities ensure investors are continuously screened and reviewed as part of an ongoing compliance program.

KYC & KYB Verification

As a leading KYC provider, Steward performs both individual and corporate verification, mapping ownership structures and identifying ultimate beneficial owners.

Typical needs for Capital Introduction and Advisory Firms

Onboarding institutional and professional investors across multiple funds
Providing KYC and KYB for emerging managers and complex investor entities
Offering a white-labelled KYC platform for fund manager clients
Performing enhanced due diligence for cross-border capital flows
Managing regulatory reporting and full audit preparation processes
Screening investors for sanctions and supporting placement agent compliance

Trusted by service providers supporting complex investor risk

Document-first onboarding that removes blockers, even for complex structures.

“Steward’s document-first onboarding quickly extracts required information, flagging gaps, and removing blockers, even for complex structures.”

D’Arcy Martin
D’Arcy Martin
Platform @ Outward VC

Less review time, stronger audit defensibility, higher-value work.

“Steward cuts manual review time, improves decision consistency, and strengthens audit defensibility, freeing compliance teams to focus on higher-value work.”

Sol Alagba
Sol Alagba
Head of Compliance @ IAB Group

One fund became our entire portfolio on Steward.

“What started with one fund led us to move our entire portfolio to Steward, delivering seamless, AI-powered onboarding with a highly responsive team.”

Mark Pettit
Mark Pettit
CFO @ Connect Ventures

Document-first onboarding that removes blockers, even for complex structures.

“Steward’s document-first onboarding quickly extracts required information, flagging gaps, and removing blockers, even for complex structures.”

D’Arcy Martin
D’Arcy Martin
Platform @ Outward VC

Less review time, stronger audit defensibility, higher-value work.

“Steward cuts manual review time, improves decision consistency, and strengthens audit defensibility, freeing compliance teams to focus on higher-value work.”

Sol Alagba
Sol Alagba
Head of Compliance @ IAB Group

One fund became our entire portfolio on Steward.

“What started with one fund led us to move our entire portfolio to Steward, delivering seamless, AI-powered onboarding with a highly responsive team.”

Mark Pettit
Mark Pettit
CFO @ Connect Ventures

Document-first onboarding that removes blockers, even for complex structures.

“Steward’s document-first onboarding quickly extracts required information, flagging gaps, and removing blockers, even for complex structures.”

D’Arcy Martin
D’Arcy Martin
Platform @ Outward VC

Less review time, stronger audit defensibility, higher-value work.

“Steward cuts manual review time, improves decision consistency, and strengthens audit defensibility, freeing compliance teams to focus on higher-value work.”

Sol Alagba
Sol Alagba
Head of Compliance @ IAB Group

One fund became our entire portfolio on Steward.

“What started with one fund led us to move our entire portfolio to Steward, delivering seamless, AI-powered onboarding with a highly responsive team.”

Mark Pettit
Mark Pettit
CFO @ Connect Ventures

Getting started

Extend your services with these optional add-ons

Core

Start onboarding your first client in less than 24 hours, with compliance built in from day one.

Features
Standard Risk RatingsGlobal onboarding requirementsAI-assisted reviewsAML ReportingCase management
ScaleMost popular

Implement your own compliance standards and processes, tailored to your compliance program.

Features
Everything in CoreDynamic workflowsRisk Matrix adoptionBespoke document requestsAPI connectivityCustomizable metrics

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn how Steward supports onboarding across funds, entities, and global investor bases. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Chat with our team.

Steward supports passports, national ID cards, and other commonly accepted identity documents, validated according to jurisdictional requirements.