Having some irrelevant third party "verify your ID" has nothing to do with what was described. Where's your WoT identity? Why are you "developing" your business plan after announcing an intention to IPO? These are the kinds of things that distinguish you as someone who hasn't thought this through, doesn't understand the market, and isn't qualified to handle others' funds.

Understanding doesn't mean trying to finagle "alternatives" to the standard that bypass the work involved (it's there for a reason, you know). That's called weaseling, and while plenty of people do it, it's never a good choice.