Belgian Contractor Management Platform NineID Secures €3.5 Million

The funding round was led by tech fund Pitchdrive, with support from existing investor Entourage and investment firm Aconterra.

“Some businesses work with thousands of external contractors each year,” says Roy Jeunen, CEO of NineID. “To handle that volume, they often rely on large admin teams. Our platform takes that repetitive work off their hands. With NineID, verification usually takes just twenty seconds per person.”

NineID was founded in 2020 after the team saw how much time companies were losing on admin tasks related to managing external workers. Site managers often had to manually verify contractors' documents before granting access—a process that quickly became inefficient.

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Using their background in the maritime and offshore sectors, founders Roy Jeunen and Frederik Keysers developed NineID as a smart contractor management tool. Through a secure online portal, technicians, service providers, and maintenance crews can upload and manage their documents in one centralised system, streamlining access and compliance.

“Our solution gives companies visibility and control,” says Roy Jeunen. “It is essential to know exactly who is working for you and whether that person has the right paperwork. This is not only about compliance, but also about preventing fraud and avoiding illegal employment. In today’s geopolitical context, workplace security has become more important than ever. Knowing who is on site plays a key role in that.”

According to NineID, technical workers typically need to submit around eight different documents, including ID, safety certificates, and social security details. At the same time, companies must also meet compliance requirements like ISO certifications, insurance, and safety records.

Checking and processing each document takes about five minutes. This means project managers can spend up to 40 minutes per contractor just handling paperwork—time that adds up quickly across large teams.

“What used to be a mountain of admin is now a streamlined process that takes just 20 seconds per person,” says the company.

NineID uses an AI engine to automatically scan and process documents. Project managers can then review compliance in a simple dashboard within seconds. The platform helps minimize human error and ensures that all external workers meet both company policies and legal requirements.

“With the new chain liability regulations coming into effect in Belgium and across Europe from 2026, NineID’s platform becomes essential for companies looking to avoid hefty fines. The massive time savings, combined with full transparency and rock-solid compliance, make NineID an absolute no-brainer. We’re proud to support this breakthrough as lead investor,” says Boris Bogaert, Founder of Pitchdrive.

Today, NineID is trusted by over 40 multinational companies, including BASF, Alpro, and Pfizer. The platform supports more than 87,000 users and handles over 10,000 contractor check-ins daily. Since launch, it has completed 2.4 million+ verifications.

In 2023, NineID raised €2.4 million from investors like Pitchdrive, Entourage, Comate, and business angels behind Showpad, Drupal, and Silverfin.

“With the right team and efficient operations, you can go a very long way,” says Frederik Keysers, Co-founder of NineID. “Our mission is clear. We want to make the management of external workers across Europe as transparent, compliant and secure as possible. We are one of the few contractor platforms with deep experience in the European regulatory landscape. Thanks to NineID, companies can now confidently work across borders with teams from different nationalities, all in full compliance with European law.”

About NineID

Founded in 2020, NineID simplifies contractor and workforce compliance by automating document checks and verification. The platform helps companies manage external workers efficiently, ensuring safety and legal compliance through a secure digital portal. Trusted by major multinationals NineID streamlines operations and saves valuable time for project and site managers.