What Cryptovision does

Cryptovision (cv cryptovision GmbH) is a German cryptography and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) specialist founded in 1999 and headquartered in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. The company designs and sells cryptographic software, smart card middleware, and secure element applications used to protect digital identities for governments, enterprises, and connected infrastructure. Its product portfolio spans four categories: PKI solutions (IDnomic PKI, CAmelot, Keymaster, IDnomic ePass PKI, IDnomic C-ITS PKI); credential management middleware (SCinterface and variants for eID, mobile, and virtual smart cards); secure element software frameworks (ePasslet Suite, TSE v2.1); and security applications (GreenShield encrypted communications, IDnomic Sign). Core technology is built around Java Card-based applets, multi-platform smart card middleware supporting 100+ chip types, and post-quantum-ready encryption, with deployments exceeding 100 million ePasslet Suite instances on NXP and Infineon secure element platforms.

The company operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eviden, the digital, cloud, big data and security business of Atos Group formed via spin-off in 2022. Cryptovision generates revenue through a mix of perpetual software licenses, recurring cloud subscriptions (IDnomic PKI-as-a-Service, PKI Ready2Go, Sign-as-a-Service), maintenance contracts, professional services, and OEM/embedded licensing into chip manufacturer platforms. Go-to-market is primarily direct enterprise field sales targeting government agencies and large enterprises, supplemented by channel partners (Reiner SCT, AdvanIDe) and OEM relationships with NXP and Infineon. Key customer segments include European and African governments (European Commission, German BSI, Bundeswehr, Bundesdruckerei, France's DGITM, Ghana, Nigeria, Ecuador), automotive OEMs (Volkswagen, Renault-Nissan, Stellantis), semiconductor partners, and regulated industries including financial services, energy, healthcare, and aerospace.

Cryptovision holds multiple high-barrier security certifications including Common Criteria EAL 5+, BSI approvals (TSE and VS-NfD), NATO catalog inclusion, and the world's first FIDO CTAP2.1 Authenticator Level 3+ certification achieved in December 2025. These certifications, combined with deep OEM integration and multi-year government contracts, position the company as a niche, high-trust supplier in the European digital identity and PKI market, though it remains a sub-scale entity within the larger Eviden/Atos Group structure (which reported 5 billion euros in 2022 revenue and 57,000 employees globally).

Name

Cryptovision

Legal name

cv cryptovision GmbH

Website

https://cryptovision.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cryptovision is a German cryptography and PKI specialist that provides software, smart card middleware, and secure element applications for digital identity protection, serving European and African governments, automotive OEMs, semiconductor partners, and regulated enterprises across nine verticals. Now operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eviden (Atos Group).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Software

NAICS

Credit Card Issuing (52221)

SIC

Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies (6211)

akta.pro primary industry

Device Identity & Certificate-Based Authentication (PKI) (BPAMAEAL)

Keywords

• Public key infrastructure
• Digital identity solutions
• Smart card middleware
• Post-quantum cryptography
• Certificate lifecycle management

Headquarters

HQ city

Gelsenkirchen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses: Perpetual and subscription software licenses for PKI solutions, middleware, and security applications. EULAs available for products including CAmelot, ePasslet Suite, GreenShield, libraries, SCinterface, and others.
2. Cloud Services: IDnomic PKI-as-a-Service, PKI Ready2Go, and Sign-as-a-Service subscription offerings.
3. Professional Services: Technical consulting, implementation, and integration services.
4. Software Maintenance: Ongoing software maintenance and support services.
5. Hardware Sales: Sale of hardware including security tokens and smartcards with embedded software.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cryptovision provides cryptographic solutions and applications for securing electronic identities, including PKI software for certificate lifecycle management, the Java Card-based ePasslet Suite for secure element eID applications, the SCinterface smart card middleware family, post-quantum-ready email and file encryption (GreenShield), and digital signature solutions (IDnomic Sign). Offerings serve government citizen ID programs, classified communications, enterprise authentication, automotive security, and regulated fiscalization use cases.

Product overview

Cryptovision (cv cryptovision GmbH, an Eviden business) provides cryptographic solutions and applications for secure digital identities, operating as a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offerings span four main categories: PKI Solutions (including cryptovision CAmelot, Keymaster, IDnomic PKI, IDnomic ePass PKI, IDnomic C-ITS PKI, Certificate Monitor), Credential Management (cryptovision SCinterface family including SCinterface eID, SCinterface Mobile, SCinterface VSC, SCalibur, IDnomic CMS), Secure Elements and Software (cryptovision ePasslet Suite, cryptovision TSE v2.1), and Security Applications (cryptovision GreenShield, IDnomic Sign). Cloud variants (IDnomic PKI-as-a-Service, IDnomic PKI Ready2Go, IDnomic Sign-as-a-Service) complement on-premises deployments. Solutions serve government/citizen ID, enterprise authentication, IoT/industrial security, fiscalization, and automotive sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IDnomic: PKI and digital identity solutions brand under Eviden Digital Identity
• GreenShield
• ePasslet Suite
• SCinterface
• SCalibur

Products and services

• cryptovision SCinterface Platform-independent smart card middleware that integrates credentials from smartcards, tokens, remote tokens, and virtual smartcards into common IT environments. Supports over 100 chip types, operating systems and profiles with RSA and ECC algorithms, and implements PKCS#11, Microsoft CSP/Minidriver, and Apple Crypto Token Driver.
• cryptovision ePasslet Suite Java Card-based framework for implementing eID applications on secure elements. Common Criteria EAL 5+ certified. Deployed on Infineon SECORA ID and NXP platforms with over 100 million deployments. Includes FIDO2 authentication support.
• cryptovision GreenShield Email and file encryption solution with post-quantum cryptography capabilities. Available as GreenShield Mail, GreenShield File, and GreenShield VS variants. VS-NfD (classified) approval from BSI; included in NATO catalog.
• IDnomic PKI Public Key Infrastructure solution for managing digital certificates and secure identities across enterprises.
• IDnomic C-ITS PKI Specialized PKI solution for Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems, securing vehicle-to-infrastructure and vehicle-to-vehicle communications. Awarded the French DGITM national C-ITS PKI contract in December 2024 for nationwide deployment in 2025.
• IDnomic ePass PKI PKI solution for electronic passport and eID document infrastructures, supporting national issuance and inspection systems.
• cryptovision CAmelot PKI solution component for certificate management and lifecycle automation.
• cryptovision Keymaster PKI solution component for cryptographic key management.
• cryptovision TSE v2.1 Technical Security Equipment (TSE) for fiscalization of cash registers and Point-of-Sale systems in Germany. BSI certified. Required for taxis starting 2026.
• IDnomic Sign Digital signature solution for creating and verifying legally binding electronic signatures.
• IDnomic CMS Credential Management System for managing smart card credentials and digital identities.
• IDnomic PKI-as-a-Service Cloud-based PKI subscription service for certificate management without on-premises infrastructure.
• IDnomic PKI Ready2Go Pre-configured cloud PKI solution for rapid deployment of certificate services.
• IDnomic Sign-as-a-Service Cloud-based digital signature service for on-demand electronic signing.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100 million+ ePasslet Suite deployments on NXP platforms
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers26 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Infineon TechnologiescoreTechnology or Integration · 1 December 2025Strategic technology partnership for FIDO authentication. The cryptovision ePasslet Suite FIDO2 application combined with Infineon's SECORA ID V2 platform achieved the world's first FIDO CTAP2.1 Authenticator Level 3+ certification. ePasslet Suite also runs on Infineon SECORA ID X platform. Infineon SECORA ID is a platform for secure government ID documents.
• id3 TechnologiescoreTechnology or Integration · 8 August 2025Strategic partnership integrating AI-driven biometric solutions into cryptovision SCinterface middleware. id3 Technologies provides high-accuracy, high-speed fingerprint recognition technology. The partnership enables match-on-card biometric authentication where fingerprint data stays on the smartcard chip for enhanced privacy and security.
• DGITM (Direction Générale des Infrastructures de Transport et des Services de Mobilité, France)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 December 2024Four-year contract (with two optional year extensions) awarded by French Ministry for Transport Infrastructure to supply national C-ITS PKI. Eviden will deploy IDnomic C-ITS PKI solution for secure and interoperable communication across all Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems in France. Nationwide deployment planned for 2025.
• Reiner SCTminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partnership for cryptovision SCinterface products. Reiner SCT distributes SCinterface and related solutions in certain markets.
• AdvanIDecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-standing partnership with AdvanIDe, a global leader in secure ID and semiconductor distribution. AdvanIDe serves as a trusted advisor, systems partner, and enabler of secure digital transformation. AdvanIDe Holdings is majority owned by leadership and employees.
• NXP SemiconductorscoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for secure element solutions. cryptovision ePasslet Suite on NXP platforms has exceeded 100 million deployments. Long-standing collaboration on Java Card applets for secure identity.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Utimaco: German-based provider of hardware security modules (HSMs), key management, and PKI solutions serving governments and enterprises globally. Direct overlap with cryptovision on certificate-based authentication, key management, and government-grade cryptographic infrastructure.
• Giesecke+Devrient (G+D): Global provider of smart cards, secure elements, eID solutions, and PKI for government and enterprise. Direct competitor on national eID programs (German ePA, electronic passports), secure element platforms, and identity credentials — overlapping heavily with cryptovision's ePasslet and IDnomic PKI products.
• IDEMIA: World leader in augmented identity, providing eID documents, biometric authentication, and PKI for governments worldwide. Direct peer in national identity programs (passports, eID cards), border management, and digital signature infrastructure where cryptovision competes.
• Veridos: Joint venture of Giesecke+Devrient and Bundesdruckerei providing eID systems and identity documents for governments globally. Direct competitor on national eID infrastructure (passports, eID cards) — the same buyer set cryptovision addresses with IDnomic ePass PKI.
• Entrust: Provider of PKI, certificate lifecycle management, digital signing, and identity verification solutions for enterprises and governments. Direct overlap with cryptovision's IDnomic PKI, IDnomic Sign, and certificate management product lines.
• Keyfactor (formerly PrimeKey): PKI and certificate lifecycle automation platform serving enterprises and device manufacturers. Direct peer on enterprise PKI (EJBCA roots) competing with cryptovision's CAmelot, Keymaster, and IDnomic CMS in IoT, manufacturing, and enterprise identity use cases.
• HID Global: Provider of secure identity credentials, smart cards, readers, and PKI for governments, corporations, and educational institutions. Direct competitor in eID cards, physical/logical access credentials, and identity management infrastructure.
• Nexus Group: Swedish provider of smart card middleware (Smart ID), PKI, and physical/logical access solutions for public and enterprise sectors in Europe. Closest direct peer on credential management middleware (Nexus Smart ID vs. cryptovision SCinterface) with overlapping European government customer base.
• DigiCert: Major certificate authority and PKI provider offering TLS/SSL, IoT device certificates, and enterprise PKI management. Overlaps with cryptovision on enterprise PKI and certificate lifecycle, particularly for IoT and device identity at scale.

Broad incumbents

• Thales (Digital Identity & Security): Global incumbent in digital identity and security through the former Gemalto business, offering eID documents, PKI, HSMs, and authentication at massive scale. Overlaps with cryptovision on government eID and enterprise PKI but addresses a much broader portfolio including payments and mobile network security.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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