What Credence ID does

Credence ID, LLC is a U.S.-headquartered (Oakland, California) provider of mobile identity verification and biometric enrollment solutions, serving government agencies and enterprises globally. The company operates two product lines: a Biometric ID portfolio (CredenceTAB4 rugged tablet, CredenceECO and Credence-3 handheld readers, and the CredenceCONNECT fleet management platform) for field enrollment and verification, and a Mobile ID portfolio (Tap2iD Verifier, Tap2iD Mobile app, Tap2iD SDK for iOS/Android/Windows, Tap2iD Cloud SDK, and the VwC management portal) for accepting ISO/IEC 18013-5 compliant mobile driver's licenses from Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, Samsung Wallet, and state-issued apps. Credence ID holds two granted U.S. patents covering non-repudiable cryptographic identity verification and point-of-service verification devices, is certified to ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and FBI PIV/FIPS 201 standards, and is an official MOSIP Technology Partner and System Integrator.

The company monetizes through a mix of one-time hardware sales (including a $999 Biometric ID Starter Kit), recurring subscriptions bundled with hardware (CredenceCONNECT one-year subscriptions included with devices), freemium-to-paid SDK licensing (90-day free trial then volume-based custom plans), and custom enterprise professional services. Its go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales, an authorized global channel partner network (Cybastion, Vatebra, Fulcrum, Invixium, plus logo relationships with Veridos, Thales, IDEMIA, and Visa), and a product-led growth motion via the free Tap2iD Mobile app and open-source SDKs on GitHub. Customer logos span Senegal's national health coverage program (1,200 devices), Papua New Guinea's electoral commission, Saudi Arabia's Hajj pilgrimage security, U.S. law enforcement (San Joaquin County Sheriff), sports venues (BMO Stadium, PGA Tour Memorial Tournament), and fintech (NeoBank).

Credence ID was founded in 2012 by Bruce Hanson (CEO) and Yash Shah (CTO), who previously helped implement India's Aadhaar and Indonesia's eKTP identity programs. In December 2025, Italian fintech Matica Fintec S.p.A. acquired a 51% controlling stake for $8 million (up to $12M for 55%), with Italy-based Identis Group also making a strategic investment — together positioning the company for accelerated global expansion in digital and physical identity lifecycle solutions.

Name

Credence ID

Legal name

Credence ID, LLC

Website

https://credenceid.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Credence ID provides mobile identity verification and biometric enrollment hardware and software for government agencies and enterprises. Its standards-based platform accepts mobile driver's licenses from Apple, Google, and Samsung Wallets, serving elections, healthcare, law enforcement, and hospitality customers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Biometric Identity Verification Hardware

NAICS

Investigation and Personal Background Check Services (561611)

akta.pro primary industry

Credential, Education & Professional License Verification (BPAKAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Identity Verification (ID, SSN Trace, KYC-lite) (BPACALAD)

Keywords

• Mobile ID verification
• Biometric authentication
• Identity verification hardware
• Mobile driver's license
• Biometric enrollment devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Oakland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Device Sales: Sale of rugged biometric enrollment and verification devices including CredenceTAB4 tablet, Credence-3, and CredenceECO readers. One-time purchase model with hardware procurement through company store and partners.
2. SDK Licensing and Subscriptions: Tap2iD SDK offered free for 90 days for age verification, then upgraded to custom volume-based plans. Mobile ID verification SDKs for iOS, Android, and Windows platforms.
3. CredenceCONNECT Platform Subscription: Annual subscription to CredenceCONNECT management platform included with hardware purchases (one-year subscription with starter kit). Provides device management, OTA updates, diagnostics, and reporting capabilities.
4. Enterprise Software Customization: Custom application development and project-specific software solutions for government and enterprise identity programs. Professional services for deployment, integration, and ongoing support.
5. Starter Kit Package: Pre-configured biometric starter kit at $999 (valued at $2,499) including CredenceECO, Credence-3 devices, and CredenceCONNECT subscription. One-time purchase targeting new customers for proof-of-concept and prototyping.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Credence ID designs, manufactures, and sells rugged biometric hardware devices (CredenceTAB4 tablets, CredenceECO and Credence-3 readers) along with mobile ID verification software and SDKs (Tap2iD Verifier, Tap2iD Mobile, Tap2iD SDK, VwC management portal, CredenceCONNECT fleet platform). The platform enables governments, enterprises, and developers to enroll and verify identities using fingerprints, facial recognition, smartcards, and ISO 18013-5 compliant mobile driver's licenses from Apple, Google, and Samsung Wallets.

Product overview

Credence ID provides a comprehensive mobile identity verification platform combining hardware devices, software applications, and cloud services for biometric enrollment and mobile ID verification. The portfolio consists of two main product lines: Biometric ID (CredenceCONNECT management platform, CredenceTAB4 rugged tablet, CredenceECO and Credence-3 biometric readers) and Mobile ID (Tap2iD Verifier dedicated device, Tap2iD Mobile app, Tap2iD SDK for iOS/Android/Windows integration, Tap2iD Cloud SDK for web, and VwC management portal). Hardware products run on secure Android OS with pre-integrated biometric algorithms, while software products enable standards-based mobile ID verification supporting Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, Samsung Wallet, and state-issued mobile driver's licenses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CredenceCONNECT: Centralized biometric web-based management platform for Credence ID devices, enabling remote management, analytics, and over-the-air software updates.
• CredenceTAB
• CredenceECO
• Credence-3
• Tap2iD
• VwC (Verify with Credence)

Products and services

• CredenceTAB4 Biometric Tablet MIL-STD 810G ruggedized biometric tablet with FBI PIV certified FAP30 fingerprint sensor, 16+ MP rear camera, advanced NFC, global LTE connectivity, Android 16 OS, and 8000 mAh battery. Designed for enterprise-scale identity enrollment and verification in demanding field environments.
• CredenceECO Biometric Reader

Quantifiable outcome

• 3x faster ID check times at BMO Stadium compared to manual verification
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

AI capability5 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Matica FinteccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 December 2025Italian fintech Matica Fintec S.p.A. participated in the strategic investment deal alongside Identis Group to acquire Credence ID. The acquisition valued up to $12 million includes an initial payment of $8 million for a 51% stake with potential further investment up to $4 million to increase ownership to 55%.
• CybastioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 6 November 2025Cybastion and Credence ID partnered to develop secure digital ID systems in Africa, aiming to enhance access to public and financial services while protecting user privacy. The collaboration includes deploying biometric enrollment and ID solutions, starting in Gabon, to strengthen national ID ecosystems.
• MOSIP (Modular Open Source Identity Platform)coreTechnology or Integration · 23 July 2025Credence ID became an official MOSIP Technology Partner after successfully qualifying as a System Integrator. This enables Credence ID to implement and support MOSIP-based identity projects globally. Credence ID participated in MOSIP Connect 2026 in Rabat, Morocco.
• VatebraminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVatebra expanded its Credence ID platform for student verification beyond Nigeria into Ghana, Gambia, and Sierra Leone.
• FulcrumminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFulcrum partnered with Credence ID for projects in Central America.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Aware: Provider of biometric algorithms and identity verification software integrated with CredenceCONNECT. Competes in biometric matching software used by identity verification platforms.
• Jumio: Digital identity verification platform focused on KYC/AML, onboarding, and fraud detection for financial services. Comparable to Credence ID's NeoBank and Tap2iD Cloud SDK use cases for KYC and remote onboarding.
• Innovatrics: Biometric algorithm provider for fingerprint and facial recognition, integrated into Credence ID's CredenceCONNECT platform. Competes in the biometric algorithm layer of identity verification stacks.
• Scytáles: Specialist in ISO 18013-5 mobile driver's license (mDL) verification with both verifier SDKs and issuer solutions. Highly comparable to Credence ID's Tap2iD line in the emerging mDL verification market.

Direct peers

• Yoti: Digital identity platform with mobile ID (mDL) acceptance, age verification, and biometric onboarding. Closely comparable to Credence ID's Tap2iD product line, especially for age verification and mobile wallet acceptance.
• Veridos: Joint venture of G+D and Bundesdruckerei specializing in government-issued identity documents and verification solutions. Directly competes with Credence ID on national ID programs and is also listed as a Credence ID partner.
• HID Global: Provider of identity and biometric hardware, smart cards, and access control solutions. Competes with Credence ID in biometric readers and credential verification, and is listed as a partner on Credence ID's website.
• IDEMIA: Global leader in identity and biometric solutions, providing government-issued IDs, mobile ID verification, and biometric hardware. Direct competitor to Credence ID across national ID, mDL verification, and law enforcement use cases.
• Integrated Biometrics: Manufacturer of FBI-certified fingerprint sensors (including the Danno FAP30 used in Credence ID devices). Operates as both a Credence ID component supplier and a competitor in rugged biometric capture hardware.

Broad incumbents

• Thales: Multinational with a digital identity and security division covering government IDs, biometrics, and border management. Competes with Credence ID in national ID programs and listed by Credence ID as a partner.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• GitHubgithub.com/credenceid
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@credenceid?si=xEuq_u9YVRGaQ9MP
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/credence-id

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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