What Trusted Objects does

Trusted Objects is a privately-held French cybersecurity company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Aix-en-Provence, incorporated as a SARL. The company specializes in secure digital identity provisioning for connected IoT devices at the manufacturing level and in device-level software Root-of-Trust protection. Its core platform, the tops product family, is offered in three deployment models — tops plug&go (a portable secure industrial computer near the production line), tops server (an on-premise virtual machine scaling from 25,000 to millions of devices per year), and tops SaaS (a shared-cloud service) — with a post-quantum variant (tops PQC) supporting NIST ML-DSA (FIPS 204) and SLH-DSA (FIPS 205) algorithms in addition to classical RSA, ECC, and AES cryptography.

Complementing tops, the to-protect family provides lightweight security libraries delivering software Root-of-Trust and secure storage for generic MCU-based devices (ARM Cortex, RISC-V), with SESIP certification. Edge AI Model Shield protects AI model algorithms and parameters by linking encryption to hardware, while BuildBox offers reproducible isolated build environments. A modular CRA/RED compliance services line (guidance, gap analysis, execution) addresses the EU Cyber Resilience Act and Radio Equipment Directive.

Trusted Objects monetizes through per-device credit pricing (€0.09-€0.60/unit depending on volume), annual SaaS subscriptions (€10K-€18K/year), on-premise annual licenses (from €14K/year plus setup), and professional-services engagements. It reaches customers through direct enterprise field sales targeting IoT OEMs, ODMs, and EMS providers, supplemented by a self-serve online store and 30-day free trials. A partner ecosystem spanning Keyfactor, SEALSQ, STMicroelectronics, Avnet, System General, Eurosmart, and Aktantis provides distribution, integration, and standards alignment.

Name

Trusted Objects

Legal name

Trusted Objects

Website

https://trusted-objects.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Trusted Objects is a French cybersecurity firm founded in 2014 that provides secure digital identity provisioning platforms and software Root-of-Trust libraries for IoT device manufacturers (OEMs, ODMs, EMS), enabling compliance with CRA, RED, ETSI, and Matter standards including post-quantum cryptography support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IoT Cybersecurity and Digital Identity Provisioning

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Confidential Computing & Hardware-backed Protection (TEE/HSM) (HDADAFAJ)

Keywords

• IoT device security
• Digital identity provisioning
• Post-quantum cryptography
• Embedded systems cybersecurity
• Secure manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Aix-en-provence

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. tops plug&go - Pay-per-device: Zero CAPEX model where Trusted Objects provides hardware free of charge. Customers purchase credits valid over an unlimited period at tiered pricing based on volume. 1 credit = 1 device provisioned. All-inclusive service covers setup, standard support, and maintenance.
2. tops server - Annual License: On-premise virtual machine solution with one-time setup fee (from €2,000) plus annual subscription based on device volume tiers. Includes maintenance and advanced support.
3. tops SaaS - Annual Subscription: Cloud-based shared service with annual subscription. No initial fee. Annual pricing based on device volume tiers (up to 25K, 50K, 100K devices). No internal IT maintenance cost.
4. tops plug&go Options and Add-ons: Additional revenue from NRE (new features/customization), advanced support annual subscription, and spare hardware purchases.
5. tops post-quantum - Pay-per-device: Post-quantum capable version with tiered per-device pricing similar to standard tops plug&go, with higher per-unit costs reflecting PQC capabilities.
6. CRA/RED Compliance Services: Modular compliance support including guidance (from €3,000), gap analysis (from €5,000), and execution services (pricing on demand) to help IoT manufacturers comply with Cyber Resilience Act and Radio Equipment Directive.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Trusted Objects provides cybersecurity solutions for embedded IoT systems, focused on secure digital identity provisioning and intellectual property protection at the manufacturing level. Its core offering is the tops product family (plug&go, server, SaaS, post-quantum) for generating and injecting unique cryptographic identities into connected devices, complemented by TO-Protect software Root-of-Trust libraries for device-level security and Edge AI Model Shield for AI model protection.

Product overview

Trusted Objects provides a comprehensive IoT security portfolio addressing the entire device security chain from product design through device lifecycle management. The core offering consists of the tops product family for secure digital identity provisioning at the manufacturing level, available in three deployment models: tops plug&go (portable industrial computer for on-premise deployment near production lines), tops server (virtual machine for on-premises IT infrastructure), and tops SaaS (shared cloud service). The tops post-quantum variant extends the portfolio with NIST-standardized post-quantum cryptography algorithms. Complementing the provisioning solutions is the to-protect family of lightweight secure software libraries providing device-level protection as a software Root-of-Trust for generic MCUs. Edge AI Model Shield protects AI intellectual property by encrypting model algorithms and parameters. BuildBox provides isolated build environments, while professional services support CRA/RED cybersecurity compliance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• tops plug&go: A complete secure digital identity provisioning solution designed for seamless deployment near production lines, addressing identities provisioning needs and Intellectual Property protection for manufacturers.
• tops server
• tops SaaS
• tops post-quantum
• to-protect
• Edge AI Model Shield

Products and services

• tops plug&go A complete secure digital identity provisioning solution delivered as a portable industrial computer designed for deployment near production lines. Efficiently manages key, certificate, firmware, and data provisioning for medium-scale IoT device production with zero CAPEX and pay-per-device credits.
• tops server A comprehensive secure digital identity provisioning solution delivered as a virtual machine that integrates into on-premises IT infrastructure. Designed to scale from 25,000 to millions of devices per year with annual licensing and HSM-based security.
• tops SaaS A cloud-based secure digital identity provisioning solution offered as a service in shared cloud infrastructure, providing an optimal choice for reducing maintenance and IT costs with annual subscription and no initial fee.
• tops post-quantum A post-quantum cryptography ready secure provisioning solution supporting NIST-standardized PQC algorithms including ML-DSA and SLH-DSA variants. Protects IoT devices against future quantum computing threats with state-of-the-art post-quantum signature and key generation support.
• TO-Protect A family of lightweight secure libraries designed to protect devices, Intellectual Property, and data against security threats. Acts as a software Root-of-Trust and Secure Storage for generic MCU-based devices, enabling secure authentication, data integrity, confidentiality, and secure boot. SESIP-certified.
• Edge AI Model Shield AI intellectual property protection solution that encrypts Edge AI Model algorithms and parameters to prevent model extraction, counterfeiting, and malicious modifications. Links encryption to hardware for device-level protection.
• BuildBox Reproducible, isolated build environment for software projects, enabling consistent and secure software development workflows.
• IoT Security Services Professional services including CRA/RED cybersecurity compliance guidance, gap analysis, embedded security implementation, secure manufacturing operations, documentation establishment, and vulnerability handling for IoT device compliance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces production cost through simplified certificates and keys provisioning process
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered key.

• KeyfactorkeyTechnology or IntegrationKeyfactor is listed as a key partner. As a leading PKI and digital certificate management provider, Keyfactor integration enables seamless certificate lifecycle management within the tops provisioning platform.
• SEALSQkeyTechnology or IntegrationSEALSQ is listed as a key partner, providing post-quantum PKI and secure semiconductor solutions that complement Trusted Objects' device-level security offerings.
• STMicroelectronics (ST)keyTechnology or IntegrationSTMicroelectronics is listed as a key partner. As a major semiconductor manufacturer, ST provides the MCU platforms that Trusted Objects' security solutions protect and integrate with.
• AvnetkeyChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAvnet is listed as a key partner. As a global distributor of electronic components and solutions, Avnet likely provides distribution and resale channels for Trusted Objects' products.
• System GeneralkeyTechnology or IntegrationSystem General is listed as a key partner. The company specializes in secure programming and provisioning equipment for the electronics manufacturing industry.
• EurosmartkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerEurosmart is listed as a key partner. As the European industry association for secure element/NFC/embedded security, Eurosmart provides strategic alignment with security standards and industry initiatives.
• AktantiskeyTechnology or IntegrationAktantis is listed as a key partner. The company appears to be involved in IoT security and digital transformation services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Infineon Technologies: Infineon's OPTIGA family of secure elements and Cypress secure MCUs address the same IoT device identity and provisioning use cases as Trusted Objects, embedded within a much broader semiconductor portfolio.
• NXP Semiconductors: NXP provides secure elements, secure MCUs, and EdgeLock services for IoT — competing with Trusted Objects via integrated secure provisioning bundled into MCU platforms sold to the same OEM/ODM customer base.
• STMicroelectronics: ST is both a key partner and broad incumbent, providing STM32 secure MCUs and built-in secure element capabilities that compete with Trusted Objects' software Root-of-Trust offerings targeting the same MCU platforms.
• Microchip Technology: Microchip's CryptoAuthentication and CEC1702 secure elements provide device identity and provisioning for IoT manufacturers — overlapping with Trusted Objects' TO-Protect software Root-of-Trust within a much larger MCU and analog portfolio.
• Renesas Electronics: Renesas offers secure MCUs and the RX Family Trusted Secure IP that competes with TO-Protect for embedded device identity, serving the same IoT and industrial customer base Trusted Objects targets.

Direct peers

• SEALSQ: SEALSQ provides post-quantum secure semiconductors, PKI, and identity provisioning for IoT — directly overlapping with Trusted Objects' tops platform and TO-Protect. Listed as a key partner of Trusted Objects while also competing in the secure provisioning space.
• Kudelski IoT: Kudelski IoT offers device identity, key provisioning, secure boot, and PKI services for connected devices — a direct functional competitor to Trusted Objects' tops and TO-Protect product lines, especially in industrial and consumer IoT.
• Keyfactor: Keyfactor is a leading PKI and digital certificate lifecycle management provider; Trusted Objects lists Keyfactor as a key integration partner, and the two compete and complement each other in providing certificate-based device identity for IoT manufacturers.
• WISeKey: WISeKey delivers secure semiconductors, PKI, and IoT identity services — closely paralleling Trusted Objects' secure provisioning and digital identity stack for connected devices.

Emerging players

• Crypto4A Technologies: Crypto4A provides HSM-based secure key generation and provisioning infrastructure for IoT and connected devices, overlapping with Trusted Objects' tops server deployment mode and post-quantum readiness roadmap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Trusted_Objects
• GitHubgithub.com/TrustedObjects
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@trustedobjects9859
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/trustedobjects

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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