EyeLock
EyeLock LLC is a private iris-based biometric identity authentication company and subsidiary of VOXX International, serving government, financial services, healthcare, hospitality, corrections, and automotive customers through proprietary hardware, the EyeLock Identity Suite software, and a global channel partner network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2006
- HeadquartersNew York, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What EyeLock does
EyeLock LLC is a private biometric identity authentication company specializing in iris-recognition technology, with a secondary facial-recognition line, headquartered operationally in Orlando, Florida and legally organized as an LLC in New York. Founded in 2006, the company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ: VOXX) and holds more than 100 patents granted and pending covering its proprietary iris-matching algorithms, Portable Template technology, and biometric access control systems. Its product portfolio comprises iris reader hardware (nano IXT, nano EXT, nano NXT, Myris, Kimber), a facial reader (NanoFace-2N), a biometric-centric access control system (NanoAccess), and the EyeLock Identity Suite (EIS) browser-based management software, plus an SDK for third-party integration. EyeLock's algorithms examine 240+ unique characteristics per iris and claim a False Accept Rate of 1 in 2.25 trillion for dual-eye matching, with liveness detection and NIST-tested facial recognition.
The company sells through a hybrid model combining direct enterprise field sales with a global channel of authorized distributors, resellers, and integration partners (including Anixter, Johnson Controls, Stanley Security, GalvanEyes in Europe, IrisScanners in India, and Adises in Mexico). It monetizes hardware sales, software/SDK licensing, and professional services under quote-based, multi-year enterprise contracts with no public pricing. EyeLock serves six primary vertical segments — government and financial services are flagged as primary, with healthcare & education, hospitality, corrections, and automotive as secondary — and has built-in/verified integrations with at least 10 major access-control platforms (Lenel OnGuard, Software House C-CURE 9000, Genetec Security Center, Honeywell Pro-Watch, AMAG Symmetry, Avigilon ACM, Kantech, Open Options DNA Fusion, PACOM GMS, RS2 Access It!) plus PSIA/PLAI compliance and Microsoft Active Directory SSO. Named deployments include Bank of America (400+ devices across 6 Charlotte buildings serving 10,000+ users), Mexico's FGR (69 facilities), the New Capital City of Egypt, and various hospitality, corrections, automotive, and education customers.
Recent strategic activity is concentrated in 2021–2024: launch of Portable Template technology (2021), EIS v4.1 (2021) and PIV credential support (2020) for federal eligibility, NanoFace and NanoAccess (2022), the FGR Mexico contract and GalvanEyes Europe partnership (2022), the addition of a Chief Growth Officer and VP International Sales (2022), an NXT-to-IXT upgrade program (2023), and Passkey public-key cryptography integration (2024). The company holds UL 294, ULC-S319, CE, and FCC certifications on nano NXT. EyeLock has not disclosed standalone revenue or external funding since a $3M VOXX investment in 2014, and currently operates with an 11–50 employee footprint.
EyeLock firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- EyeLock
- Legal name
- EyeLock LLC
- Website
- https://eyelock.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2006
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- EyeLock LLC is a private iris-based biometric identity authentication company and subsidiary of VOXX International, serving government, financial services, healthcare, hospitality, corrections, and automotive customers through proprietary hardware, the EyeLock Identity Suite software, and a global channel partner network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
EyeLock industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Biometric Identity Authentication
- NAICS
- Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)
- SIC
- Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Biometric Input Devices (Fingerprint/Face/Iris Scanners) (HDACAFAI)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) & Passwordless Authentication (HDAEAJAC), Access Control & Identity Systems Integration (Badge, Biometrics, Mobile) (BPAKAGAB), Authentication (MFA/Passwordless/Biometrics) Platforms (BPAMAEAE)
Keywords
Where EyeLock is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- New York
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
EyeLock business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales: Sale of biometric hardware devices including nano IXT, nano EXT, nano NXT, nanoAccess, NanoFace, Myris, Kimber, and accessories.
- Software Licensing: EyeLock Identity Suite (EIS) software licensing, SDK licensing for integration, and Identity Suite browser-based centralized management application.
- Professional Services: Implementation, integration, consulting, and support services for enterprise deployments.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Enterprise hardware and software solutions sold via quote-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
EyeLock product offering
Product offeringCore offering
EyeLock develops and sells iris-based biometric identity authentication hardware devices (nano IXT, nano EXT, NanoAccess, NanoFace-2N, Myris, Kimber, nano NXT) together with the EyeLock Identity Suite (EIS) browser-based management software and an SDK for third-party integration. Its solutions provide touchless, contactless authentication for physical access control (building entry, turnstiles, elevator banks) and logical access (computer login), integrating with major access control platforms.
Product overview
EyeLock offers a biometric identity authentication platform centered on iris recognition technology, supplemented by facial recognition and a full biometric-centric access control ecosystem. The product portfolio consists of two hardware lines: iris biometric devices (nano IXT, nano EXT, nano NXT, Myris, Kimber) and facial recognition device (NanoFace-2N). EyeLock's NanoAccess serves as the company's first fully biometric-centric access control system integrating all devices. EyeLock Identity Suite (EIS) provides browser-based centralized management and enrollment across all devices, supporting both physical access control (building entry) and logical access (computer login) in a unified system. The EYELOCK SDK enables third-party developers to integrate iris authentication into their own products and platforms. Accessories include Portable Template Readers, Template Mobile Apps, and mounting hardware. The company holds more than 100 patents across its IP portfolio.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- nano IXT
- nano EXT
- NanoAccess Biometric-centric access control system with built-in biometric features, allowing cell phones and smart watches to act as secure credentials instead of access cards. Fully integrated with NanoFace biometric reader.
- NanoFace-2N Facial biometric authentication device with authentication speeds under one second and operating distance up to six feet, integrated with major access control platforms (Lenel, Software House, AMAG, Kantech, Honeywell, Genetec, RS2, Open Options, Avigilon, Pacom, Sicunet).
- Myris
- Kimber
- nano NXT (Legacy) Legacy iris biometric access control device with onboard storage for up to 20,000 iris templates, authentication up to 20 people per minute, and a False Accept Rate of 1 in 2.25 trillion (both eyes). Users are being transitioned to the IXT platform.
- EyeLock Identity Suite (EIS) Browser-based centralized management and enrollment application that supports PIV credential format (200-bit) for U.S. federal government, integrates with Microsoft Active Directory for SSO, and provides both physical and logical biometric access control in a single enterprise-class system.
- EYELOCK SDK Software development kit (available in C++, C#, and Java) that allows third-party developers to integrate EyeLock's iris authentication capabilities into their own products and platforms.
- Accessories (Portable Template Readers, Template Mobile Apps, Surface Mount Box, Angled Mount Box) Supporting hardware accessories for EyeLock biometric devices, including portable template readers for contactless dual-factor authentication, mobile apps for Bluetooth Low Energy credentialing, and mounting hardware for installation.
Quantifiable outcome
- 400+ devices deployed across 6 Bank of America buildings, enabling card-free environment for 10,000+ employees
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use EyeLock
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
EyeLock technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration15 records
AI capability7 records
Feature6 records
EyeLock partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
14 partnerships are on record, tiered key, core and parent.
- Adises (México)keyAdises, a wholesaler of security products in Mexico, selected EyeLock biometric products for the FGR (Fiscalía General de la República) government project. Adises provides security systems to Totalplay (primary systems integrator) for 69 FGR-related government facilities throughout Mexico.
- GalvanEyes BiometrickeyPartnership to embed EyeLock's iris-based biometric authentication into custom devices for the Financial Services industry. GalvanEyes is exclusive partner for EyeLock in Europe and other geographies. Working together to develop security technology for banking, medical, pharmaceutical, and automotive industries.
- IrisScanners Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (India)keyDistribution agreement giving IrisScanners rights to distribute the entire EyeLock product line in India with focus on large scale enrollment programs, government, banking, healthcare, and real estate sectors. IrisScanners is a joint venture of Sahaj Interactive Solutions and Silver Touch Technologies (CMMI Dev/5 company with 2500+ employees).
- Lenel OnGuardcoreIntegration partnership for EyeLock biometric devices to work with Lenel OnGuard physical access control system, enabling simplified user and device management.
- Software House (C-CURE 9000)coreIntegration partnership for EyeLock products with Software House C-CURE 9000 access control system.
- Genetec Security CentercoreIntegration partnership enabling EyeLock biometrics to work with Genetec Security Center platform.
- Honeywell Pro-WatchcoreIntegration partnership for EyeLock devices with Honeywell Pro-Watch access control system.
- AMAG Technology (Symmetry)coreIntegration partnership for EyeLock biometrics with AMAG Symmetry Access Control.
- Avigilon (Access Control Manager)coreIntegration partnership for EyeLock iris biometric technology with Avigilon Access Control Manager, used in FGR Mexico project.
- KantechcoreIntegration partnership for EyeLock biometric products with Kantech access control solutions.
- Open Options (DNA Fusion)coreIntegration partnership for EyeLock with Open Options DNA Fusion access control platform.
- PACOM GMScoreIntegration partnership for EyeLock devices with PACOM GMS security management system.
- RS2 Access It!coreIntegration partnership for EyeLock biometrics with RS2 Access It! access control system.
- VOXX InternationalparentEyeLock is owned by VOXX International Corporation, an electronics supplier. VOXX handles privacy policy and is listed as parent company on cookie policy and other corporate communications.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights7 records
EyeLock competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Iris ID (formerly LG Iris / IrisGuard): Iris ID is one of the longest-standing iris recognition vendors, selling iCAM-series iris readers for physical access, time-and-attendance and border control. It is the most direct head-to-head competitor to EyeLock in iris-based identity authentication for enterprise and government.
- Princeton Identity: Princeton Identity builds iris and multimodal biometric recognition systems for access control, identity management and high-throughput environments such as stadiums and airports. It competes with EyeLock in iris biometric hardware and integrated identity platforms.
- IriTech: IriTech designs and manufactures iris biometric cameras and SDKs used in government ID programs, healthcare and embedded devices. It directly overlaps with EyeLock's iris recognition algorithm and OEM/SDK licensing strategy.
- Aware, Inc. Aware provides biometric software, SDKs and workflow tools (Knomi, ABIS) for face, fingerprint and iris authentication used by governments and enterprises. EyeLock competes with Aware on the biometric algorithm and identity-suite software layer.
Broad incumbents
- HID Global (Assa Abloy): HID Global is the dominant access control and secure identity vendor (cards, readers, biometric readers including Lumidigm and iCLASS) and integrates with the same platforms EyeLock plugs into. It is a much larger incumbent competing across the same enterprise and government access RFPs.
- IDEMIA: IDEMIA is a global leader in biometric identity, border control, government ID and access management (Morpho, FaceVOX, VisionPass). It competes with EyeLock in government and enterprise biometric authentication at a much larger scale.
- NEC Corporation: NEC's NeoFace facial recognition and broader public safety/biometric portfolio is widely deployed in airports, law enforcement and government. It competes with EyeLock on facial recognition performance and large-scale identity programs.
- Thales Group (Digital Identity & Security): Thales provides biometric matching, government ID, and access management solutions (Cogent, Gemalto legacy) for border control, banking and enterprise. It overlaps with EyeLock in regulated, government-grade biometric deployments.
Emerging players
- Clear Secure: Clear uses biometrics (face and fingerprint) for expedited identity verification at airports, stadiums and digital applications. While focused on consumer-facing verification, it competes for the same biometric identity authentication budget in venues like the Indiana Pacers-style customer base.
- ZKTeco: ZKTeco manufactures biometric (face, fingerprint, palm) access control and time-attendance devices at lower price points for commercial customers worldwide. It competes with EyeLock's NanoAccess platform in price-sensitive enterprise access deployments.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
EyeLock social profiles
Digital presenceEyeLock compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
EyeLock financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
EyeLock leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
EyeLock funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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EyeLock M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about EyeLock
What does EyeLock do?
EyeLock develops and sells iris-based biometric identity authentication hardware devices (nano IXT, nano EXT, NanoAccess, NanoFace-2N, Myris, Kimber, nano NXT) together with the EyeLock Identity Suite (EIS) browser-based management software and an SDK for third-party integration. Its solutions provide touchless, contactless authentication for physical access control (building entry, turnstiles, elevator banks) and logical access (computer login), integrating with major access control platforms.
Is EyeLock a public or private company?
EyeLock is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was EyeLock founded?
EyeLock was founded in 2006. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is EyeLock based?
EyeLock is headquartered in New York, United States, in the North America region.
How does EyeLock make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are software Licensing and professional Services.
Who are EyeLock's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Iris ID (formerly LG Iris / IrisGuard), Princeton Identity, IriTech and Aware, Inc.. Broad incumbents are HID Global (Assa Abloy), IDEMIA, NEC Corporation and Thales Group (Digital Identity & Security). Emerging players are Clear Secure and ZKTeco.
Does EyeLock have an API?
No public API is recorded for EyeLock.
What industry is EyeLock in?
EyeLock's product category is Biometric Identity Authentication. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDACAFAI, Biometric Input Devices (Fingerprint/Face/Iris Scanners), with a secondary code of HDAEAJAC, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) & Passwordless Authentication. Its NAICS code is 561621 and its SIC code is 3827.