Patent Pending · Seed Round Open

Identity Verification
Built for Finance.

IDENTITAS is a hardware-based biometric identity system designed for financial institutions. It replaces passwords, tokens, and shared secrets with hardware-verified identity, reduces account takeover risk, and supports compliance teams with a security architecture built for zero-trust environments and post-quantum transition planning.

IDENTITAS biometric identity device — exterior view

Financial Identity Is Failing

Banks, brokerages, and fintechs spend billions on identity verification — and it's still the #1 attack surface. The tools in place weren't built for the threats ahead.

$3.1B

Account Takeover Losses (2024)

Credential stuffing, SIM swaps, and social engineering bypass every layer of knowledge-based and token-based authentication that financial institutions rely on today.

81%

Breaches Involve Stolen Credentials

Passwords, PINs, one-time codes — they can all be phished, intercepted, or purchased on the dark web. The credential model is structurally broken.

5–10 yr

Quantum Threat Horizon

RSA and ECC encryption — the backbone of digital banking security — face a clear expiration date. NIST has already standardized post-quantum alternatives. Migration is not optional.

Hardware-Verified Identity

IDENTITAS replaces what you know (passwords) and what you have (tokens) with what you are — verified through purpose-built biometric hardware with on-device processing. Nothing leaves the device. Nothing touches the cloud.

IDENTITAS device — front view showing biometric lens and LED status ring

IDENTITAS Handheld

A compact, self-contained biometric scanner. Captures and verifies identity in under 2 seconds using proprietary near-infrared imaging — immune to photos, masks, and deepfakes. Connects to existing systems via standard interfaces.

Quantum-resistant cryptography
Post-quantum algorithms protect identity tokens against current and future computational threats
On-device processing — zero cloud dependency
Biometric data is captured, matched, and discarded entirely on the device. No PII is stored or transmitted
Spoof-proof by design
Proprietary imaging technology verifies live biological presence — not surface features that can be replicated
Regulatory-aligned architecture
Designed with KYC, AML, and data residency requirements in mind from the ground up
IDENTITAS Access Point — wall-mounted biometric unit for facility access

IDENTITAS Access Point

The same identity engine in a wall-mount form factor. Designed for branch entry, trading floors, data centers, and vault access. Always-on biometric verification integrated with existing physical security infrastructure.

Replaces badge + PIN access systems
Eliminates tailgating, badge sharing, and credential theft at physical entry points
Enterprise API integration
Standard protocols for existing access control and identity management platforms

Why Financial Institutions Need This Now

01

Highest cost of identity failure

Financial institutions bear disproportionate losses from identity fraud — account takeover, synthetic identity, and insider credential abuse. The pain is acute and the budget exists.

02

Regulatory pressure is accelerating

KYC, AML, and NIST post-quantum migration mandates are pushing financial institutions to adopt hardware-based authentication. Compliance timelines are compressing.

03

Clear procurement path

Banks and brokerages have established vendor evaluation frameworks, security review processes, and procurement budgets for identity infrastructure. The buying motion already exists.

04

Pilot-friendly deployment

IDENTITAS is designed for phased rollout — start with a single branch, trading desk, or vault access point. Prove value before scaling. No rip-and-replace required.

Abstract quantum security visualization

Protected and Defensible

IDENTITAS has filed provisional patent protection covering our core biometric capture and quantum-secure identity verification methods. Our proprietary technology — including signal processing, matching algorithms, and encryption implementation — is maintained as trade secrets with restricted access.

Detailed technical specifications, schematics, and architecture documentation are available under NDA to qualified investors and pilot partners.

Provisional patent filed (USPTO)
Trade secret protections in place
Full technical disclosure available under NDA
Trademark applications filed
Financial district at dusk

IDENTITAS Corporation

We are building the infrastructure layer for verified identity in a zero-trust world. Not another app. Not another camera. The rails on which trusted identity flows.

IDENTITAS Corporation was founded with a single conviction: identity verification must be sovereign, privacy-preserving, and intelligent enough to detect not just who someone is — but whether they're acting freely.

Headquartered in Idaho, IDENTITAS is developing proprietary hardware and software that sets a new standard for identity confidence in financial services, property management, and enterprise compliance.

Headquarters Idaho
Compliance SOC 2 Type II, ISO/IEC 27001, KYC/AML-aligned, NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography Ready, FIPS 140-3 (planned), GLBA-aligned, GDPR-ready

Andrew Marc

CEO & Founder

Founder of IDENTITAS, leading the company from concept to initial deployment with a focus on financial institution partnerships and federal-grade compliance. Built on the thesis that identity must be hardware-rooted, sovereign, and resilient to emerging threats, including AI-driven fraud and post-quantum security risks.

Seed Round: $250K–$500K

Capital will fund the build of a working prototype, secure component partnerships, and execute a paid pilot with an initial financial institution partner.

Target Raise $250K – $500K
Stage Pre-Seed / Seed
Primary Milestone Working Prototype
Beachhead Market Financial Services
Timeline to Prototype 9–12 Months

Use of Funds

Prototype Hardware & Components
35%
Engineering & Firmware
25%
Industrial Design & Tooling
15%
IP Filing & Legal
15%
Pilot Program & Operations
10%

Path to Pilot

Q2 2026

Close Seed Round

Finalize seed investment. Secure component supply agreements. File full patent application.

Q3–Q4 2026

Build Working Prototype

Assemble and integrate first functional hardware prototype. Validate core biometric capture and identity verification performance.

Q1 2027

Financial Institution Pilot

Deploy prototype in a controlled pilot environment with an initial financial services partner. Measure accuracy, latency, and integration with existing security infrastructure.

Q2 2027

Pilot Data & Series A Preparation

Compile pilot performance data. Prepare for Series A raise to fund manufacturing, certification, and commercial launch.

Security Overview

Architecture, data handling, cryptographic posture, threat model, and deployment assumptions for regulated environments.

Compliance Overview

Framework alignment for SOC 2, ISO/IEC 27001, KYC / AML, GLBA, GDPR, FIPS 140-3 planning, and NIST post-quantum readiness.

Privacy Policy

Privacy commitments and data-handling language drafted to support institution-grade diligence and risk review.

Terms of Service

Protective website terms designed for a pre-commercial infrastructure company engaging regulated counterparties.

Security Whitepaper

Executive-ready technical narrative for financial institution security teams and pilot diligence workflows.

System Boundary and Biometric Processing Controls

IDENTITAS systems are architected such that biometric data is captured, processed, and evaluated exclusively within the device boundary. Biometric data is not transmitted to, stored in, or retained within any centralized or cloud-based systems operated or controlled by IDENTITAS. Processing is limited to ephemeral, in-memory operations, and the system is designed to prevent the creation of persistent biometric identifiers or templates outside the device.

Boundary Control
On-device processing only
Retention Model
No centralized biometric storage
Operational Model
Ephemeral in-memory processing
Review Support
Documentation available for diligence

Interested in IDENTITAS?

We're speaking with investors, strategic partners, and financial institutions interested in piloting next-generation biometric identity hardware. Detailed technical documentation is available under NDA.

Confidential materials provided upon execution of mutual NDA.