ievo

What ievo does

ievo is a U.K.-based manufacturer of biometric fingerprint and facial recognition readers used for access control. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Newcastle Upon Tyne, the company operates as a biometric sub-brand within CDVI Group, a privately held access control solutions group with operations across 11 countries. ievo's product line consists of three hardware readers: the ievo ultimate (IEVO-U) high-security fingerprint reader, the ievo micro (IEVO-M) compact fingerprint reader, and the IFACE high-speed facial recognition terminal (12-24V). These readers are designed to authenticate users via unique biological characteristics and integrate with CDVI's broader access control ecosystem, including the ATRIUM, CENTAUR, and KRYPTO controller platforms.

ievo generates revenue through hardware sales, distributed primarily via CDVI UK's network of certified installers under the Installer Partner Programme (IPP), supplemented by direct enterprise engagement through phone, email, web chat, and demo booking. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers are directed to contact CDVI or certified installers for quotes. The go-to-market is channel-led and field-sales-driven, supported by digital marketing (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, email newsletter, blog, case studies, webinars, and the CDVI Academy training programme).

ievo targets a broad set of verticals, with Education, Healthcare, Offices & Commercial, Government, and Banking & Finance as primary segments, and Residential, Gyms & Leisure, Small Businesses, and Holiday Accommodation as secondary segments. The company is small (1-10 employees) and has historically raised modest equity from Northstar Ventures across three rounds between 2010 and 2013, totaling approximately $848,736. No patents, certifications, named end-customer logos, or recent funding events are disclosed in the available data.

Name

ievo

Legal name

ievo

Website

https://ievoreader.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ievo is a UK-based biometric manufacturer of fingerprint and facial recognition access control readers, operating as a sub-brand of CDVI Group and selling through a certified installer network to verticals including education, healthcare, government, and banking.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Biometric Access Control Hardware

NAICS

Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118)

SIC

Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)

akta.pro primary industry

Biometric Input Devices (Fingerprint/Face/Iris Scanners) (HDACAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Physical Security, Access Control & Visitor Management (HSAPAPAD), Authentication (MFA/Passwordless/Biometrics) Platforms (BPAMAEAE)

Keywords

• Biometric access control
• Fingerprint readers
• Facial recognition terminals
• Physical security hardware
• Identity verification systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Newcastle Upon Tyne

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Biometric hardware sales: ievo generates revenue through the sale of biometric access control hardware including fingerprint readers, facial recognition terminals, and related credentials. Products are sold through channel partners (installers) and direct engagement with end customers via the CDVI UK platform.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ievo manufactures and distributes biometric fingerprint and facial recognition readers used for secure access control at building entry points. Its product line consists of the ievo ultimate (IEVO-U) and ievo micro (IEVO-M) fingerprint readers plus the IFACE high-speed facial recognition terminal, all designed to integrate with CDVI's broader access control ecosystem (ATRIUM, KRYPTO, CENTAUR) and serve as authentication endpoints for facilities such as schools, hospitals, offices, government buildings, and banks.

Product overview

ievo is a biometric product sub-brand under CDVI offering fingerprint and facial recognition access control solutions. The product line consists of three main biometric readers: ievo ultimate (IEVO-U) and ievo micro (IEVO-M) for fingerprint recognition, and IFACE for facial recognition. These biometric devices integrate with CDVI's broader access control ecosystem including ATRIUM Standard, KRYPTO High Security, and CENTAUR Enterprise control platforms, as well as standalone access control options. The ievo biometric products serve as authentication readers that verify user identity through unique biological characteristics, complementing CDVI's range of locking solutions, door automation (DIGIWAY), radio transmission, and intercom systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ievo ultimate: ievo ultimate™ fingerprint reader - high security biometric fingerprint recognition device
• ievo micro
• ievo biometrics

Products and services

• ievo ultimate (IEVO-U) fingerprint reader High-security fingerprint biometric reader using proprietary fingerprint recognition technology to verify user identity at access control points; designed for high-security applications and sold through CDVI's certified installer network for enterprise facilities.
• ievo micro (IEVO-M) fingerprint reader Compact fingerprint biometric reader designed for space-constrained access control installations while delivering the same identity verification capability as the ultimate reader; targeted at sites where smaller form factor is required.
• IFACE high-speed facial recognition terminal Facial recognition terminal supporting 12-24V power input for rapid biometric identification in access control scenarios; processes facial images to authenticate users at entry points without physical tokens.

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• HID Global: Major global provider of access control and biometric solutions including fingerprint and facial recognition readers. Directly comparable to ievo as an enterprise-grade biometric hardware vendor, but at vastly larger scale and with broader portfolio.
• IDEMIA: Large multinational identity and security firm offering biometric access control readers and facial recognition solutions. Comparable biometric technology stack but serves much larger enterprise and government customers.
• Allegion: Global security solutions provider offering electronic locks and biometric access control readers across enterprise verticals. Larger incumbent with overlapping biometric reader offerings integrated into broader access systems.

Direct peers

• Suprema: Korea-based biometric access control manufacturer offering fingerprint readers, facial recognition terminals, and integrated access control platforms. Closely comparable product portfolio and go-to-market through security installers.
• ZKTeco: Global biometric access control manufacturer producing fingerprint readers, facial recognition terminals, and time-attendance devices. Competes head-to-head with ievo in education, commercial, and SMB access control deployments.
• Anviz Global: Biometric access control and time-attendance vendor offering fingerprint and facial recognition hardware. Comparable mid-market positioning and channel-based distribution model similar to ievo.
• eKey Biometric Systems: European (Austrian) biometric fingerprint access control manufacturer focused on residential and small commercial segments. Comparable niche biometric hardware focus with installer-led distribution.
• Identiv: Provider of physical security and access control solutions including biometric readers. Comparable product category and channel-based GTM into enterprise security deployments.

Others

• Vivotek: IP surveillance and access control provider integrating facial recognition into security solutions. Adjacent rather than direct, but increasingly competing in biometric-enabled physical security deployments.

Regional players

• STid: France-based RFID and biometric reader manufacturer serving European access control markets with strong installer relationships. Comparable product category and European channel-led distribution model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/cdviuk
• Facebookfacebook.com/ievoreader
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ievo-ltd
• Instagraminstagram.com/cdviuk
• Xx.com/ievoreader

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors1 record

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

M&A

Investments

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