Enigma v1

Enigma v1 is the first version of the Enigma data model and corresponding APIs. It is currently supported, but is no longer available to new users. The following pages describe the concepts and behavior of Enigma v1.

Concepts

Core Concepts

• Entity Resolution: Learn how Enigma combines data from multiple sources into unified business profiles using machine learning models
• Data Sources Overview: Introduction to the four main categories of data sources that power the Enigma platform

Data Sources

• Card Panel: Details about the Enigma credit and debit card transaction panel covering 40% of US transactions
• Government Data Sources: Information about business registration and other government-sourced data
• Online Footprint: Data collected from websites and digital presence indicators
• Third-Party Verification: Verification data from third-party providers

Guides

Guides Overview

• Enigma v1 Guides: Index of all step-by-step guides for implementing Enigma data solutions

Data Access

• Data Access Overview: Introduction to the four methods of accessing Enigma data (API, Batch Append, File Delivery, Search UI)
• Search User Interface: Guide to using the Enigma interactive search interface
• File Delivery: Instructions for requesting and receiving large-scale data files for list generation
• Console File Manager: Guide to managing files in the Enigma Console
• Single Sign On (SSO): SSO setup and onboarding instructions
• Triggered Lists, Event-Based Marketing, and Buyer Intent: Guide to creating event-triggered marketing lists
• Lookalike Populations and Scoring: Instructions for creating lookalike audiences and scoring models

API Endpoints

• API Overview: Overview of the Enigma three core API suites and performance metrics
• Match Endpoint: Guide to finding and verifying businesses using entity resolution
• ID Endpoint: Instructions for retrieving detailed business information using Enigma IDs
• KYB Endpoint: Guide to the Know Your Business API for verification workflows
• Screening Endpoint: Instructions for screening entities against government watchlists

Batch Append

• Batch Append Overview: Introduction to batch enrichment workflows
• Self-Service Batch Upload: Guide to uploading files for batch enrichment via the console
• Send Enigma a File for Bulk Enrichment: Instructions for sending files to Enigma for batch processing

KYB and Identity

• KYB Use Case Overview: Comprehensive guide to Know Your Business workflows and requirements
• About the Enigma KYB API: Overview of KYB API capabilities and features
• KYB Batch Input File Requirements: Specifications for batch input files used in KYB workflows
• Upgrade from KYB v1 to v2: Guide for migrating from the legacy KYB v1 API to the v2 API

Use Cases

• Use Case Guides: Index of evaluation guides for different use cases
• Credit Risk Evaluation Guide: Guide for evaluating businesses for credit risk assessment
• Sales and Marketing Evaluation Guide: Instructions for using Enigma data in sales and marketing workflows
• Customer and Transaction Screening Guide: Guide to screening customers and transactions
• Merchant Transactions FAQ: Frequently asked questions about merchant transaction data accuracy

KYB Evaluation Guide

• KYB Evaluation Guide: Overview of KYB evaluation processes
• KYB Use Case Overview: Detailed KYB use case documentation
• KYB Batch Input File Requirements: Batch file specifications for KYB evaluations

Other Guides

• Navigating Businesses and Business Locations: Guide to understanding the difference between business entities and business locations
• Merchant Transactions Guide: Comprehensive guide to merchant transaction data and signals
• Credit Risk Evaluation Guide: Guide for credit risk assessment workflows
• Sales and Marketing Evaluation Guide: Guide for sales and marketing use cases

Reference

Reference Overview

• Enigma v1 Reference: Index of all reference documentation
• Enigma Business Search API: Overview of the Business Search API and KYB API endpoints

Data Model

• Data Structure: Overview of how Enigma structures business and location data
• Businesses: Detailed explanation of how Enigma defines and represents business entities
• Business Locations: Guide to understanding business location profiles and how addresses are resolved
• Enigma Identifiers: Documentation on Enigma ID structure and usage
• Known Deviations or Issues: Known limitations and edge cases in the data model

Attributes

Attributes Overview

• Attributes Overview: Introduction to business attributes and how they handle time dimensions
• Attribute Dictionary: Complete reference of all available attributes organized by category

Identity and Firmographics Attributes

• General Identity and Firmographics Attributes: Overview of identity and firmographic data
• Names: Business name variations and legal names
• Addresses: Physical and mailing addresses associated with businesses
• Websites: Website URLs and digital presence information
• EINS: Employer Identification Numbers (EINs) and tax identifiers
• Phones: Phone numbers associated with businesses
• Contacts: Contact information and key personnel
• Industries: Industry classifications and codes
• Operating Status: Current operational status of businesses
• Associated People: People associated with businesses (owners, officers, etc.)
• Corporate Registrations for Sales and Marketing: Corporate registration filings for sales and marketing use cases
• Registered Agents: Registered agent information from state filings
• Corporate Structures: Corporate hierarchy and parent-subsidiary relationships
• Year Incorporated: Business incorporation dates
• Ecommerce: E-commerce activity indicators
• Total Business Location IDs: Count of locations associated with a business
• Technologies: Technology stack and software used by businesses
• Business Bankruptcy: Bankruptcy filing history and details
• UCC Filings: Uniform Commercial Code filings and liens
• Verification: Business verification status and confidence scores
• OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration data
• Data sources: Data source attribution for identity and firmographic attributes

Merchant Transaction Signals

• Merchant Transaction Signals Attributes: Overview of transaction-based revenue and activity signals
• Card Revenues: Monthly credit card revenue data
• Card Transactions: Transaction volume and count metrics
• Card Transactions Stability: Measures of transaction volume consistency
• Card Customers: Customer count and unique cardholder metrics
• Card Revenue Growth: Revenue growth rates and trends
• Refunds: Refund transaction data and rates

KYB and Identity Attributes

• KYB-Specific Attributes and Objects: Overview of attributes designed for KYB workflows
• Registrations: Secretary of State registration filings for KYB verification
• Legal Entity: Legal entity information from corporate registrations
• OFAC Watchlist Screens: Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctions screening results
• High Risk Activities: Identification of businesses engaged in high-risk industries
• Tasks: Decision support tasks for KYB review processes
• Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN): TIN/EIN verification and validation

Revenue and Financial Health

• Other Revenue and Financial Health: Overview of additional financial health indicators
• SBA Loans: Small Business Administration loan information
• WARN Act Notifications: Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act filings
• Construction Contractor Licenses: Construction licensing and certification data

Prototype Attributes

• Prototype Attributes: Overview of experimental and prototype attributes
• Online Revenue Share: Percentage of revenue from online transactions
• Card Not Present Revenue: Revenue from card-not-present transactions
• Transaction Types: Breakdown of transaction types and payment methods