What SK ID Solutions does

SK ID Solutions AS is an Estonian privately-held company founded in 2001 that provides qualified electronic identity and digital signing infrastructure under the European eIDAS regulatory framework. Its product portfolio comprises five core offerings: Smart-ID, a mobile-based digital identity solution achieving the highest assurance level under eIDAS in four EU countries and used by over 4 million end users; Mobile-ID, a SIM card-based identity solution with over 700,000 Baltic users; Authentigate, an OpenID Connect-based identity verification and data sharing gateway supporting GDPR, KYC, and PSD2 compliance; Timestamping, a 24/7 global service providing legally valid document integrity proof; and Certificates including the e-Tempel organization certificate recognized across all EU member states.

The company's technical foundation is built on public key infrastructure and cryptographic protocols, with proprietary extensions including NFC-based identity-card registration (launched April 2026) and multi-provider identity aggregation through Authentigate. SK ID Solutions holds Qualified Trust Service Provider status under the updated eIDAS 2.0 framework (certified January 2026) and has been a full member of the European Telecommunications Standards Institute since 2020.

SK ID Solutions monetizes through subscription and recurring-fee revenue streams from digital identity solutions (Smart-ID, Mobile-ID) and trust services (timestamping, certificates), sold primarily via direct enterprise and government field sales. It serves over 1,000 businesses, European banking institutions, and multiple national governments including Belgium, Estonia, and Lithuania. The company holds dominant market share in Lithuania — 91.9% of qualified e-signature certificates and 98.9% of mobile-based certificates — and operates from offices in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania with 100+ employees. It has maintained the Strongest in Estonia credit rating for five consecutive years, awarded to only 0.7% of Estonian companies.

Name

SK ID Solutions

Legal name

SK ID Solutions AS

Website

https://skidsolutions.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SK ID Solutions AS, founded in 2001 in Estonia, provides eIDAS-compliant digital identity, electronic signatures, timestamping, and qualified certificates. It serves 1,000+ businesses, European banks, and governments including Belgium, Estonia, and Lithuania, with 4+ million end users across 20 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Identity & Trust Services

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Authentication (MFA/Passwordless/Biometrics) Platforms (BPAMAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fraud Prevention & Identity Verification (IDV/KYC) (BPAMAEAI), Identity Verification, Proofing & KYC (IDV) (HDAEAJAI), Identity Verification & Proofing (IDV, KYC, Biometrics) (HDADAAAF), Data, Evidence & Document Verification (IDV) for KYC (FSAMAMAN)

Keywords

• Digital identity solutions
• Qualified electronic signatures
• EIDAS trust services
• Mobile authentication
• Identity verification

Headquarters

HQ city

Tallinn

HQ country

Estonia

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Digital Identity Solutions: Revenue generated from Smart-ID and Mobile-ID identity verification and authentication services provided to businesses and governments across the EU.
2. Trust Services: Revenue from qualified trust services including timestamping and digital certificates that provide legal validity to electronic documents.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SK ID Solutions provides international e-identity and qualified digital signing solutions, including the Smart-ID and Mobile-ID platforms for online authentication, Authentigate for identity verification and data sharing, timestamping services, and digital certificates. The company is a Qualified Trust Service Provider under the eIDAS framework, serving governments, banks, and enterprises across the EU with legally recognized electronic signatures and identity verification.

Product overview

SK ID Solutions provides a comprehensive suite of international e-identity and digital signing solutions since 2001. The portfolio includes Smart-ID (a mobile-based digital identity solution), Mobile-ID (SIM card-based identity), Authentigate (identity verification gateway), Timestamping services, and Organization Certificates. These products work together to enable secure online authentication, digital signatures, and document timestamping for businesses and governments across the EU, serving over 4 million end users in more than 20 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Smart-ID: Secure digital identity solution enabling convenient and legally recognized online authentication and digital signatures. Holds the highest assurance level under the eIDAS framework in four EU countries.
• Mobile-ID
• Authentigate
• e-Tempel

Products and services

• Smart-ID Secure mobile-based digital identity solution enabling convenient and legally recognized online authentication and digital signatures across the EU. Used by over 4 million people globally and trusted by more than 1,000 businesses worldwide.
• Mobile-ID SIM card-based secure digital identity solution enabling easy and legally recognized online authentication and digital signatures in the EU. Used by over 700,000 people in the Baltic region.
• Authentigate Modern identity verification and data sharing platform that helps businesses manage digital identity securely in compliance with GDPR, KYC, and PSD2 requirements. Combines multiple identity verification service providers through a single OpenID Connect integration.
• Timestamping Provides reliable evidence of data integrity and legal validity for digital documents and transactions. Compliant with eIDAS regulation, available 24/7 worldwide, based on public key infrastructure.
• Certificates (Organization Certificates / e-Tempel) Digital certificates that verify the identity of businesses on digital platforms, enabling secure data exchange in online transactions. Includes e-Tempel certificates recognized across all EU member states, identity confirmation certificates, and encryption certificates.

Quantifiable outcome

• Smart-ID achieves highest assurance level under eIDAS framework in four EU countries including Belgium
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020SK ID Solutions is a full member of ETSI since 2020, enabling the company to influence emerging technologies that impact European digital identity standards and participate in EU standardisation efforts.
• ICT Associations (Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in ICT associations across the Baltic region highlighting dedication to advancing technology and innovation. SK ID Solutions contributes to developing solutions that improve digital capabilities and security for society.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Signicat: European digital identity and trust services provider offering eIDAS-compliant identity verification, authentication, and electronic signatures across multiple EU markets. Closely comparable to SK's Smart-ID, Authentigate, and trust services portfolio serving banks and governments in Northern and Western Europe.
• itsme: Belgian mobile digital identity platform enabling citizens to authenticate, sign, and share verified identity data, widely integrated with Belgian government and banking services. Highly comparable to Smart-ID as a mobile-first, government-recognized eID scheme, and a direct competitor now that Smart-ID has entered Belgium.

Broad incumbents

• Adobe Document Services (Adobe Sign / Acrobat Sign): Major global provider of electronic signature and digital document workflows, including qualified electronic signatures integrated with European trust service providers. Comparable to SK in the e-signature domain and often partners with or competes alongside qualified trust services for enterprise customers.
• Thales (Gemalto): Global digital identity and security provider offering eIDAS-qualified trust services, electronic signatures, and identity verification as part of a much broader cybersecurity and defense portfolio. Comparable to SK in providing qualified electronic signatures and national ID programs, but at significantly greater scale and across more markets.
• Docusign: Global electronic signature and agreement cloud provider with growing capabilities in European qualified electronic signatures via partnerships with eIDAS trust service providers. Comparable to SK as an enterprise-facing signature platform, though SK is more focused on national-scale, government-anchored identity schemes.
• IDEMIA: Major provider of digital identity, biometric, and eIDAS-compliant trust services, including civil identity programs and electronic signature solutions for governments and enterprises. Comparable to SK in eID and trust services but operates at far larger scale with a broader geographic footprint.

Regional players

• InfoCert: Italian eIDAS-qualified trust service provider offering digital identity, electronic signatures, timestamping, and certified email. Comparable to SK as a qualified trust service provider with eIDAS-certified offerings across identity, signatures, and timestamping, but primarily serving the Italian market.
• Verimi: German digital identity platform providing login, identity verification, and electronic signature services integrated with German public sector and private sector partners. Comparable to SK as a European eIDAS-aligned identity scheme with strong government and enterprise integration in its home market.
• BankID (Sweden/Norway): Mobile and bank-issued digital identity scheme used by the vast majority of citizens in Sweden and Norway for authentication and electronic signatures. Comparable to SK in being a regional eID scheme with high penetration and government-grade trust services, but operates in different Nordic geographies.

Emerging players

• Onfido: AI-driven identity verification provider focused on KYC/AML onboarding for financial institutions and digital platforms, including eIDV in European markets. Comparable to SK's Authentigate identity verification gateway in serving regulated financial customers with KYC and PSD2-aligned workflows.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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