Aware, Inc.

slug: aware

description: Aware, Inc. is a veteran biometrics software company offering fingerprint recognition, facial recognition, and iris recognition algorithms and platforms for identity verification in government and commercial applications.

official_name: Aware, Inc.

hq: Burlington, Massachusetts, USA

company_type: Public (NASDAQ: AWRE)

overview: Veteran biometrics software vendor for fingerprint, face, and iris recognition across government and enterprise identity workflows.

core_products:
AwareABIS
AwareID
BioSP (Biometric Services Platform)
CaptureSuite SDKs

modalities: Fingerprint Face Iris

industries:
Government
Law enforcement
Financial services
Border security

summary: Aware Inc. Names David Traverse as Interim CEO, Effective January 2025

headquarters: Burlington, Massachusetts, USA

flagship_product: BioSP (Biometric Services Platform)

stock_ticker: NASDAQ: AWRE

products: Knomi multimodal SDK with face and voice plus doc verification

deployments: Garanti BBVA mobile onboarding for 15M customers in Turkey

deployments: Protects 55M+ Latin-American bank users securing $400B in assets


Cognitec Systems GmbH

slug: cognitec

description: Cognitec Systems, founded in 2002, develops market-leading facial recognition technology (FaceVACS) for applications such as face image database search, video screening, border control, and photo ID compliance.

official_name: Cognitec Systems GmbH

hq: Dresden, Germany

company_type: Private

overview: Developer of FaceVACS® face recognition for database search, video screening, border control, and ICAO photo compliance.

industries:
Border control
Law enforcement
Smart city / surveillance

notable_deployments: Integrated in e-Gates (self-service passport checks)

certifications_benchmarks: Built-in ICAO 19794-5 photo compliance checks

summary: Amid Big Corporate Changes, Cognitec Celebrates 20th Anniversary

headquarters: Dresden, Germany

flagship_product: FaceVACS face recognition SDK

parent_company: SALTO Systems (Spain)

products: FaceVACS v9.9 with new B15 matcher and extreme-pose tolerance

deployments: Integrated in e-Gates on four continents for self-service passport checks


Daon, Inc.

slug: daon

description: Daon is a biometrics and identity assurance software company (founded 2000) known for its multimodal authentication platform, including the IdentityX® solution that uses facial recognition, voice recognition, and fingerprint recognition for secure, passwordless access.

official_name: Daon, Inc.

hq: Fairfax, Virginia, USA (founded in Dublin, Ireland)

overview: Digital identity assurance covering verification and authentication; known for IdentityX, TrustX, and VeriFLY for travel credentials.

core_products:
IdentityX
TrustX (SaaS orchestration)
VeriFLY (travel/document verification)

modalities: Face Voice

industries:
Financial services
Travel/Airlines
Government

notable_deployments: VeriFLY adopted by airlines/travel partners

summary: George Skaff Joins Daon as New SVP of Marketing

headquarters: Fairfax, Virginia, USA

flagship_product: IdentityX platform

certifications:
FIDO Certified L1 & L2
ISO 27001

products: IdentityX orchestration platform for face, voice and fingerprint

deployments:
Contact-center voice gateway
Travel health pass
Crypto KYC


FaceTec

slug: facetec

description: FaceTec is a leading provider of 3D face authentication and liveness detection solutions, offering the ZoOm platform for secure biometric verification across web and mobile applications.

official_name: FaceTec

overview: 3D face authentication and passive liveness with public spoof bounty; SDKs for iOS/Android/Webcams.

core_products:
3D Liveness
3D Face Matching
KYC + Face Verification SDKs

industries:
Financial services
Border & travel
Transportation
Blockchain/Web3

certifications_benchmarks: iBeta/NVLAP Level 1/2 presentation attack detection certification (liveness)

summary: FaceTec Achieves Level 4 Security Certification for 3D Face Verification in Independent Testing

technologies: facial-recognition liveness-detection

flagship_product: ZoOm 3D Liveness Platform

certifications:
ISO/IEC 30107-3 PAD Level 1 & 2
iBeta/NIST PAD Level 1 & 2

deployments: 100+ channel partners across US, EU, LATAM and APAC


Fujitsu Limited

slug: fujitsu-limited

description: Fujitsu Limited, established in 1935, is a Japanese ICT giant whose offerings include the PalmSecure biometric authentication technology based on palm vein pattern recognition.

official_name: Fujitsu Limited

hq: Tokyo, Japan

company_type: Public (TSE: 6702)

overview: ICT giant; PalmSecure palm vein authentication provides high-assurance, hygienic, contactless verification.

industries:
Access control
Healthcare
Financial services

summary: Fujitsu Frontech North America Acquires Fulcrum Biometrics

headquarters: Tokyo, Japan

flagship_product: PalmSecure palm vein scanner

certifications:
SOC 2 Type II
PCI DSS

products: PalmSecure F-Pro+ sensor with guideless UI and wider capture range

deployments: FamilyMart & Lawson pilots cut checkout times 40% in Japan (2024)

deployments: 15,000 PalmSecure-enabled JP Bank ATMs live since 2022


HID Global

slug: hid-global

description: HID Global (part of Assa Abloy) is a leading provider of secure identity solutions, including biometric fingerprint readers and facial recognition systems for access control and identity verification.

official_name: HID Global (ASSA ABLOY)

hq: Austin, Texas, USA

company_type: Subsidiary of ASSA ABLOY

overview: Identity and access solutions including biometric authentication (fingerprint & face), live-scan, and citizen identity systems.

core_products:
HID fingerprint & facial biometrics
Livescan systems
Citizen Identity solutions

modalities: Fingerprint Face

industries:
Air travel/transport
Banking
Government & law enforcement
Healthcare

certifications_benchmarks: Frost & Sullivan 2023 Global Product Leadership Award (Biometric Authentication)

summary: HID Global Acquires IXLA to Bolster Secure Credential Offerings for Government, Finance

headquarters: Austin, Texas, USA

flagship_product: Lumidigm multispectral fingerprint sensors

parent_company: Assa Abloy AB

products: OMNIKEY SE Reader Core (April 2024) for smart-edge OEMs

deployments: 2025 State of Security & Identity Report highlights mobile credential trend


IDEMIA

slug: idemia

description: IDEMIA (formerly OT-Morpho) is a French multinational providing identity security services and biometric identification products (fingerprint, facial recognition, etc.) to governments and enterprises.

official_name: IDEMIA (Group / Public Security)

hq: Courbevoie, France

company_type: Private (IDEMIA Group)

overview: Global leader in biometrics & cryptography; Public Security delivers biometric identity, travel, access, and public safety solutions.

core_products:
ABIS & enrollment platforms
Border & travel solutions
Cogent fingerprint scanners

industries:
Government identity
Public security & law enforcement
Travel & transport

summary: IDEMIA’s ID-One PIV 243 Becomes First New PIV Card Added to GSA List in Four Years

headquarters: Courbevoie, France

flagship_product: MorphoWave contactless fingerprint scanner

certifications:
ISO 27001:2022
GDPR compliant
PCI DSS

parent_company: Advent International

products: Augmented identity platform covering face, finger and iris

deployments: 10-year BPA for Login.gov next-gen proofing (2025)

deployments: 4000+ federal ABIS workstations across CJIS, DHS and DoD


IrisGuard, Inc.

slug: irisguard

description: IrisGuard, founded in 2001, specializes in iris recognition systems used for secure identity verification in banking and humanitarian aid (its iris cameras authenticate refugees for UN cash assistance).

official_name: IrisGuard

hq: London, UK (operations in Jordan)

overview: Iris recognition for financial inclusion/humanitarian aid; used by UNHCR/WFP to disburse assistance.

core_products:
EyePay® Platform
Iris cameras & kiosks

industries:
Humanitarian aid & payments
Government services

notable_deployments: UNHCR/WFP cash assistance in Jordan (Jordan Post; mobile wallet transfers)

summary: Biometrics Market Research Updates From Global Information

headquarters: Milton Keynes, UK

flagship_product: EyePay iris payment platform

products: EyePay Network for humanitarian cash assistance

deployments: Jordan Post 2024 expansion of UNHCR cash-aid platform

deployments: >2.3M Syrian refugees enrolled; 25M daily iris transactions

deployments: Mobile iris ATMs and wallet payouts in Iraq (NassWallet)


Jumio

slug: jumio

description: Jumio, founded in 2010, is an AI-driven identity verification provider offering online document authentication and biometric selfie verification (Netverify) to help businesses meet KYC compliance and prevent fraud.

official_name: Jumio

hq: Palo Alto, California, USA (global)

overview: End-to-end KYX platform for ID verification, eKYC/KYB/AML screening, and authentication with no-code orchestration.

core_products:
Jumio Platform (KYX)
Document Verification
Biometric Selfie
AML Screening

industries:
Financial services
Fintech/crypto
Travel
Marketplaces

summary: Prometeo and Jumio Aim to Strengthen Biometric Identity Checks and Account Validation Across Latin America

headquarters: Palo Alto, California, USA

flagship_product: Netverify identity verification platform

products: KYX Platform with document + selfie + 3D liveness

deployments: Serves 5000+ customers across crypto, travel and fintech


NEC Corporation

slug: nec-corporation

description: NEC Corporation offers advanced biometric solutions including facial recognition, fingerprint recognition, and iris recognition, backed by its top-ranked NeoFace facial recognition technology.

official_name: NEC Corporation

company_type: Public (TSE: 6701)

overview: Multimodal biometrics; NEC NeoFace has repeatedly ranked #1 for 1:N identification accuracy in NIST FRVT benchmarks.

core_products:
NeoFace Face Recognition
Multimodal biometrics suite

modalities: Face Iris Fingerprint

industries:
Public safety & law enforcement
Border control
Airports
Smart city

certifications_benchmarks: NIST FRVT 1:N top ranking (2024, 2025 press)

summary: NEC Corporation of America Appoints New Chief Experience Officer

technologies: facial-recognition fingerprint-recognition iris-recognition voice-recognition

flagship_product: NeoFace facial recognition system

deployments: TSA PreCheck and Singapore Changi ABC Gates deployments

awards: NIST FRTE 2025 #1 ranking for 1:1 face verification accuracy


Neurotechnology

slug: neurotechnology

description: Neurotechnology, founded in 1990 in Lithuania, develops high-precision biometric algorithms and SDKs (e.g. MegaMatcher) for fingerprint recognition, facial recognition, iris recognition, and voice recognition.

official_name: Neurotechnology

hq: Vilnius, Lithuania

overview: Biometric algorithms & SDKs (fingerprint, face, iris, voice, palmprint) including MegaMatcher, VeriFinger, VeriLook, VeriEye, VeriSpeak.

core_products:
VeriFinger
VeriLook
VeriEye
VeriSpeak
MegaMatcher / MegaMatcher ID

modalities: Fingerprint Face Iris Voice Palmprint

industries:
Security integrators
Hardware OEMs
Government

summary: Neurotechnology Tops NIST PFT III Evaluation with Leading Fingerprint Algorithm

technologies: fingerprint-recognition facial-recognition iris-recognition voice-recognition

headquarters: Vilnius, Lithuania

flagship_product: MegaMatcher multi-biometric SDK

awards: NIST ELFT 2024 #1 accuracy in latent fingerprint test


Onfido

slug: onfido

description: Onfido (founded 2012) is a global identity verification company that uses AI to check a user’s photo ID and selfie, detecting fraud and deepfakes to help businesses verify customer identities digitally.

official_name: Onfido (an Entrust company)

hq: London, UK (global)

company_type: Subsidiary of Entrust (acquired Apr 9–10, 2024)

overview: Real Identity Platform with no-code orchestration; document & biometric verification, data sources and passive fraud signals; powered by Atlas AI.

core_products:
Onfido Real Identity Platform
Atlas AI
Doc + selfie identity verification

industries:
Financial services
Fintech/crypto
Telecom
Mobility

summary: Entrust Completes Onfido Acquisition

headquarters: London, England, UK

flagship_product: Real Identity Platform

parent_company: Entrust

deployments: SDK coverage on all iOS devices and desktop browsers (Q1 2025)

deployments: InbestMe robo-advisor onboarding case study


Shufti Pro

slug: shufti-pro

description: Shufti Pro is an AI-powered digital identity verification provider (founded 2017) offering KYC (identity checks, facial recognition, and document checks), KYB, and AML screening services across 230+ countries and territories.

official_name: Shufti (Shufti Pro)

hq: London, UK

overview: Global IDV provider for KYC, KYB, and AML screening with biometric, document, and data source verification.

core_products:
Global Trust Platform
KYC/AML/KYB modules
Biometric authentication

industries:
Financial services
Crypto/fintech
Marketplaces/gig

summary: Shufti Pro Approved for Use in Louisiana and West Virginia Gaming Industries

headquarters: London, UK

deployments: Global reach in 240 countries supporting 10,000+ ID types

funding: $20M Series A led by Updata Partners in 2022


Socure

slug: socure

description: Socure is a leading platform for digital identity verification and fraud prevention. Its flagship Socure ID+ product uses AI and trusted online/offline data ("digital identity attributes") to verify identities in real time and detect fraud for financial institutions.

official_name: Socure

hq: New York, USA

overview: AI-powered identity verification and fraud prevention; RiskOS orchestrates PII, document, device, behavioral, and sanctions/AML checks.

core_products:
RiskOS Platform
Sigma Identity Fraud
PII Verification & KYC
Document Verification

modalities:
Face (DocV selfie)
Data/behavioral

industries:
Financial services
Fintech/crypto
E-commerce
Telecom

summary: Socure Launches ‘Transformational' RiskOS Platform

technologies: identity-verification fraud-detection

headquarters: Incline Village, Nevada, USA

flagship_product: Socure ID+ digital identity platform

deployments: 2.7B identity checks in 2024 with 370M unique IDs

awards: Deloitte Technology Fast 500 winner for 5th year


Suprema Inc.

slug: suprema-inc

description: Suprema, founded in 2000, is a South Korean provider of biometric access control, time attendance, and identity solutions, with a range of fingerprint and facial recognition systems.

official_name: Suprema Inc.

hq: Seongnam, South Korea

company_type: Public (KONEX/KOSDAQ: 236200)

overview: Biometric access control & time-attendance; BioStar 2 open platform, AI-based face and fingerprint devices.

core_products:
BioStar 2 (platform)
BioStation 3
Fusion Multimodal Terminal

modalities:
Face
Fingerprint
Mobile credentials

industries:
Enterprise access control
Industrial/Manufacturing
Healthcare

certifications_benchmarks: GDPR/CCPA controls; ISO-based data protection practices (platform docs)

summary: Suprema Earns CE RED Cybersecurity Certification for Biometric Access Devices

technologies: fingerprint face-recognition

headquarters: Seongnam, South Korea

flagship_product: BioStar 2 security platform

awards: Detektor International Award and Expoprotection Silver

awards: CES 2025 Best of Innovation for AI surveillance suite


Thales Group

slug: thales-group

description: Thales Group (Digital Identity & Security division) is a global leader in identification and biometric systems, providing multimodal biometric identification (fingerprint, face, iris) and digital identity solutions deployed in 80+ countries.

official_name: Thales Group (Digital Identity & Security)

hq: Paris area, France

company_type: Public (EPA: HO)

overview: Identity & biometric solutions for civil identity and public security; includes Cogent fingerprint scanners and multimodal ABIS.

core_products:
Thales Cogent fingerprint scanners
Evidence & Investigation Suite
ABIS & enrollment solutions

industries:
Government identity
Law enforcement
Border/Travel

summary: Thales Reports Strong H1 2025 Results, Raises Full-Year Guidance

headquarters: Paris (La Défense), France

flagship_product: Cogent Automated Biometric Identification System (CABIS)

products: Digital identity wallet stack with credential issuance and selective disclosure

deployments: Leads POTENTIAL & NOBID pilots for EU Digital Identity Wallet


Trulioo

slug: trulioo

description: Trulioo is a Canadian identity verification company that provides electronic identity and address verification for individuals and businesses worldwide, aggregating data from hundreds of sources to help clients meet KYC/AML compliance.

official_name: Trulioo

hq: Vancouver, Canada

overview: Global identity verification (GlobalGateway) for KYC/KYB/AML; access to hundreds of data sources across 190+ countries.

core_products:
GlobalGateway
Business Verification (KYB)
Document/eIDV verification

modalities:
Face (DocV)
Data/eIDV

industries: FinTech Payments Marketplaces Crypto

summary: WEX Adopts Trulioo Biometrics to Streamline KYC for European Fuel Card Customers

headquarters: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

flagship_product: GlobalGateway verification platform

products: GlobalGateway with 450+ data sources covering 5B people

deployments: KYB upgrade with UBO graphs announced April 2025


Veriff

slug: veriff

description: Veriff (founded 2015 in Estonia) offers an AI-powered online identity verification platform that uses facial biometrics to compare a selfie with an identity document, helping global businesses prevent identity fraud and comply with KYC regulations.

official_name: Veriff

hq: Tallinn, Estonia (global HQ)

overview: AI-powered identity verification combining automated document checks, biometric authentication, and human review to counter deepfakes and fraud.

core_products:
Identity Verification Platform
Document + selfie verification
Fraud intelligence

industries: Fintech Mobility Gaming Crypto/Web3

summary: Veriff Advocates for ‘Trust Infrastructure’ and Industry-Wide Fraud Data Sharing Amid Deepfake Threats

technologies: face-recognition document-verification

headquarters: Tallinn, Estonia

products: Decision engine matching users to 10,000+ ID types

funding: $200M Series C valuing company at $1.5B


Lakota Software Solutions

slug: lakota-software-solutions

description: Lakota develops biometric SDKs and applications—used by agencies such as the FBI and DoD—for fingerprint, face, palm and iris capture, enrollment and identification workflows.

official_name: Lakota Software Solutions, Inc.

hq: USA

overview: Biometric SDKs & applications for ANSI/NIST-ITL (EBTS) compliance, enrollment, and identification; used by U.S. government agencies.

core_products: Lakota Image (FBI-certified WSQ library)

modalities:
Fingerprint
Palmprint (WSQ)
Face (enrollment apps)

industries:
Law enforcement
Defense
Government

summary: Lakota Software Grows Global Reach as Key Biometric Data Integration Provider

technologies: fingerprint-capture-livescan facial-recognition ansi-nist-ebts-file-compliance abis-integration

headquarters: Fairmont, West Virginia, USA

flagship_product: Whorl live-scan fingerprinting & biometric transaction software

products: EBTS/ANSI-ST fingerprint SDKs used in FBI NGI workflows

products: FIERCE tool for forensic face extraction & clustering

deployments: Government clients include FBI, DHS, US Army and NASA


AuthenticID

slug: authenticid

description: AI-driven identity proofing and fraud prevention; matches government IDs to live selfies, with end-to-end KYC/KYB orchestration.

official_name: AuthenticID

headquarters: Kirkland, Washington, USA

hq: Kirkland, Washington, USA

company_type: Private (acquired by Incode, Aug 2025)

technologies: document-verification facial-recognition liveness-detection ai-ml-fraud-analytics

core_products:
AuthenticID360 (IDV platform)
Document Verification
Biometric Selfie Match
Fraud Shield & Velocity Checks

industries:
Financial services
Telecom
E-commerce/marketplaces
Government

summary: Incode Acquires AuthenticID to Build AI-Powered Identity Fraud Platform


Keyless

slug: keyless

description: Keyless delivers privacy-preserving, password-free multi-factor authentication that verifies users with a quick facial scan while keeping biometric data off-device and off the cloud.

official_name: Keyless

company_type: Private (spun out from Sift in 2024; previously acquired by Sift in 2021)

overview: Privacy-preserving biometric authentication using zero-knowledge cryptography; passwordless MFA without storing biometrics.

core_products:
Zero-Knowledge Biometrics MFA
FIDO2/WebAuthn integrations

industries: Banking/fintech Crypto Gaming Enterprise

summary: Keyless Highlights Injection Attack Defenses as EU Biometric Standard Gains Traction

technologies: facial-recognition liveness-detection secure-multi-party-computation passwordless-mfa

headquarters: London, United Kingdom

flagship_product: Keyless Authenticator mobile & web SDK for zero-knowledge biometric MFA

products: TrustX MFA with Face, Device and Behavioural liveness

awards: Named "Luminary" in Acuity's 2025 Deepfake & Synthetic ID Prism Report

usp: Secure multi-party computation keeps biometric shards server-side