Data Zoo
Data Zoo provides global identity verification data through a single API, connecting enterprises to over 150 data sources across 40+ countries. The company, founded in 2011 and based in North Sydney, Australia, raised $23M in a Series A round in May 2024 and employs 61 people.
The growth story
Data Zoo grew from 62 to 61 employees between 2022 and 2026, raising $23M along the way, most recently a Series A in May 2024.
About
Data Zoo offers an API that integrates with enterprise systems to provide identity verification data from over 150 sources worldwide. This service is used by companies to enhance their verification workflows, from onboarding to ongoing monitoring, by accessing consistent and accurate data across multiple markets.
The company recently secured $23M in Series A funding, led by Ellerston Capital, indicating strong investor confidence in its growth potential. With 61 employees, Data Zoo is scaling its operations to meet increasing demand for global identity verification solutions.
Founders and leadership
Engineering is the largest function at Data Zoo, with 9 employees. The company has a median tenure of 3 years, suggesting stable leadership and team retention.
The Data Zoo org chart
Andrew Wilson (Chief Executive Officer) leads 24 mapped leaders with 10 direct reports. Click +N to expand a team; names link to the person’s public profile.
Departments, and which ones grew
Headcount by function: Engineering 14 (-12% YoY), Business Development 7 (-12% YoY), Information Technology 6 (+20% YoY), Customer Success and Support 5 (0% YoY), Finance 5 (-17% YoY), Sales 4 (0% YoY).
Talent flow
Data Zoo recruits heavily from companies like Experian, Trulioo, and TransUnion, reflecting a focus on identity verification expertise. Alumni have gone on to roles at Compana, RapidRatings, and Aurizon, among others.
Most common previous employers of Data Zoo staff: Experian (4), Trulioo (2), Ascender HCM (2), TransUnion (2), Westpac (2), McDonald's (2). Former Data Zoo employees most often moved to Compana (2), RapidRatings (2), Aurizon (2), KYXSTART (1), Humans of Australia (1), XpertSpot (1).
Alumni worth knowing
The Data Zoo mafia
Data Zoo alumni have founded several companies, including RapidRatings, KYXSTART, and Humans of Australia, showcasing entrepreneurial activity among former employees.
7Charlie Minutella, was Board Member until 2025Ravi Bijlani, was President - North America until 2024
Sara Singh Tak, was Marketing Specialist until 2022Jacob Fitzgibbon, was Marketing Director until 2024Liz Koch, was Hubspot Manager until 2024Sandra Farquhar, was KYB Product Manager until 2024Web traffic
Traffic mix: 43% direct, 42% search, 3% social, 2% paid.
What this company is made of
Most common skills at Data Zoo: Microsoft Excel (19), Project Management (17), Management (16), SQL (16), Problem Solving (16), JavaScript (15), Leadership (15), Strategy (15).
Where the team actually sits
Data Zoo people are concentrated in New South Wales, Australia (11), Greater Sydney Area (6), Australia (4), Queensland, Australia (4). 5 offices on record.
Search footprint
Data Zoo attracts about 124 organic search visits a month, traffic worth roughly $5K a month if bought through ads. It gained 50 ranking keywords and lost 61 in the last period.
What employees say
- Compensation
- 3.10 / 5
- Career opportunities
- 3.30 / 5
- Senior management
- 3.30 / 5
- Work-life balance
- 4.50 / 5
Frequently asked
Data Zoo has 61 employees as of September 2026.
Data Zoo has raised $23M in total, most recently a Series A round in May 2024.
Andrew Wilson (Chief Executive Officer) sits at the top of Data Zoo's reporting structure, with 10 direct reports.
The most common previous employers of current Data Zoo staff are Experian (4 people), Trulioo (2 people), Ascender HCM (2 people).
Former Data Zoo employees most often move to Compana (2), RapidRatings (2), Aurizon (2).
At least 7 companies have a founder who previously worked at Data Zoo, including RapidRatings, KYXSTART, Humans of Australia.
Data Zoo attracts about 124 organic search visits a month, worth roughly $5K a month in equivalent ad spend.
The most common skills among Data Zoo staff are Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Management, SQL, Problem Solving.
Data Zoo staff are concentrated in New South Wales, Australia (11), Greater Sydney Area (6), Australia (4).
Data Zoo has about 14 people in Engineering, down 12% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Data Zoo has about 7 people in Business Development, down 12% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Computed from 51 current and 68 former Data Zoo profiles, as of September 2026. Source: Crustdata.
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