April 2026

What's new

New features and improvements shipped to Blackbird. Updated each release cycle.

Documents
Document classification
Dec 2025 Updated
Incoming documents are identified and sorted automatically.
Blackbird reads each uploaded file and assigns it the correct document type, whether that is a passport, certificate of incorporation, trust deed, or proof of address. Nothing needs to be labelled manually, and nothing ends up in the wrong place.
Document analysis
Jan 2026 New
AI reviews every document so your team doesn't have to.
After classification, Blackbird's AI reviews each document for completeness and internal consistency. It flags expiry dates, missing fields, and contradictions with existing case data automatically, so compliance teams can address issues before they become blockers.
Document extraction
Dec 2025 Updated
AI pulls the data out and puts it exactly where it belongs.
Key fields such as names, dates, identification numbers, and entity details are extracted by AI directly from documents and mapped into the correct fields in the investor or entity record. No manual re-entry, no copy-paste.
Document validation
Jan 2026 Updated
AI catches expired, missing, or uncertified documents before they cause problems.
Blackbird's AI automatically checks each document for expiry dates, certification requirements, and completeness. If something is out of date or doesn't meet requirements, it gets flagged immediately so compliance teams can act before it becomes a blocker.
Screening
WorldCheck screening
Oct 2025 Updated
Sanctions, PEP, and adverse media checks run directly inside Blackbird.
Blackbird connects to WorldCheck to screen investors and entities against global watchlists, sanctions databases, and politically exposed person registries. Results are returned inside the case record so compliance teams never need to leave the platform.
AI screening filter
Feb 2026 Updated
AI eliminates noise before it reaches your team.
Blackbird's AI automatically reviews screening results to separate genuine matches from false positives. Only hits that require human attention are surfaced, so compliance teams spend time on real risks instead of irrelevant results.
Workflow
DocuSign integration
Oct 2025 Updated
Signatures are collected without leaving the onboarding flow.
Subscription documents and compliance agreements can be sent for signature directly from Blackbird via DocuSign. Signed documents are automatically returned to the case record once completed.
Alerts
Feb 2026 Updated
AI flags issues the moment they appear.
Blackbird continuously monitors every case and raises alerts automatically when something is wrong or missing. Compliance teams see exactly what needs attention without having to manually review records.
Recurring notifications
Mar 2026 New
AI monitors your data and tells you when something changes.
Blackbird's AI continuously monitors investor and entity data across the full lifecycle. When something shifts, such as a document expiring, a screening result updating, or a risk factor changing, the right people are notified automatically.
Auto-Suggestions
Apr 2026 Updated
AI tells you what to do next so nothing falls through the cracks.
Based on the current state of each case, Blackbird's AI proactively surfaces the next action, whether that is chasing a missing document, triggering a refresh, or escalating a risk flag. Less time deciding, more time executing.
DocuSign integration
Nov 2025 Updated
Signatures collected automatically, without leaving the workflow.
Subscription documents and compliance agreements are sent for signature directly from Blackbird via DocuSign. Signed documents are automatically returned to the case record the moment they are completed.
UBO & ownership mapping
Dec 2025 Updated
AI automatically maps ownership structures and identifies ultimate beneficial owners.
Blackbird's AI traces and maps complex ownership chains, including nested entities, trusts, and UBOs, automatically. The full structure is built and maintained without manual input, so compliance teams always have a clear picture of who sits behind an entity.
Risk
Risk assessment
Feb 2026 Updated
Blackbird evaluates each investor based on jurisdiction, entity type, ownership structure, and screening results to produce a risk rating. The assessment updates automatically as new information is added to the case.
AI risk scoring
Jan 2026 Updated
Blackbird's AI continuously scores each investor based on jurisdiction, entity type, ownership structure, screening results, and document status. The score updates automatically as new information enters the case, giving compliance teams an always-current picture of risk.
Ongoing monitoring
Mar 2026 New
Blackbird monitors investor and entity profiles on an ongoing basis, automatically flagging changes in risk factors such as new sanctions hits, expired documents, or shifts in ownership structure. Compliance stays current without manual effort.
Coming soon
MCP
Apr 2026 Coming soon
Blackbird's data layer, accessible to any AI agent.
Model Context Protocol support will allow external AI tools and agents to connect directly to Blackbird's structured compliance data. This opens up a new class of integrations and agent-driven workflows built on top of Blackbird's data layer.