What CCN Certificadora does

CCN Certificadora (legal entity CCN MULTIPLA CERTIFICADORA LTDA, CNPJ 45.616.309/0001-49) is a Brazilian digital certification authority headquartered in Eusébio, Ceará, that issues ICP-Brasil standard digital certificates for individuals, businesses, healthcare professionals, and lawyers. Founded in 2014 and operating since 2015, the company holds AC2 (second-level certification authority) accreditation under AC Syngular, the root certification authority that authorizes issuance within Brazil's regulated public key infrastructure. CCN's product portfolio spans e-CPF (individual) and e-CNPJ (legal entity) certificates in both A1 (computer-stored) and A3 (token/smart card-stored) formats, vertical-specific SKUs for healthcare (e-Médico) and legal (e-Jurídico) professionals, MEI/ME/EPP small-business variants, and a cloud-based SYN ID product line that eliminates the need for physical cryptographic media.

The underlying technology is conventional ICP-Brasil PKI: cryptographic key pair generation, AES-256 encrypted storage, PCI-DSS-compliant payment data handling, and multi-platform installation support (Windows, macOS) with TeamViewer-based remote assistance. Differentiation rests on three layers: the proprietary CCN Plus (S.Plus) reemission guarantee service that covers six specific loss/damage scenarios (computer formatting, deleted certificate, media damage, loss, forgotten password, PUK lockout); the SYN ID cloud certificate enabling mobile use and remote renewal without in-person visits or videoconference; and multi-factor biometric in-person validation through Authorized Registration Agents under ICP-Brasil standards.

CCN's go-to-market combines three motions: a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront (ccncertificadora.com.br) accepting credit card (up to 4x installments), boleto, and PIX; a flagship B2B channel of 400+ partner/reseller points of sale across 21 Brazilian states under the "Seja um Parceiro" program with real-time tracking, differentiated negotiation terms, and joint marketing; and inside sales/support via WhatsApp and a SAC hotline. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time certificate license sales at price points ranging from R$ 99.90 (SYN PASS) to R$ 433.00 (E-CNPJ A3 smart card + reader), with a recurring CCN Plus warranty add-on (R$ 20-70 upcharge) layered on top, plus resale of cryptographic hardware (tokens, smart cards, readers).

Name

CCN Certificadora

Legal name

CCN MULTIPLA CERTIFICADORA LTDA

Website

https://ccncertificadora.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

CCN Certificadora is a Brazilian ICP-Brasil-accredited digital certification authority issuing e-CPF, e-CNPJ, e-Médico, e-Jurídico, and cloud-based SYN ID certificates to individuals, businesses, and professionals across Brazil via a 400+ partner network spanning 21 states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Certification Services

NAICS

Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities (522320)

SIC

Services-Services, Nec (8900)

akta.pro primary industry

Decentralized Identity & Verifiable Credentials for Finance (DID/KYC Reuse) (FSAGAMAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Credential, Education & Professional License Verification (BPAKAEAI), Identity Verification, Proofing & KYC (IDV) (HDAEAJAI)

Keywords

• Digital certification services
• ICP-Brasil certificates
• PKI infrastructure
• Digital signature solutions
• Certificate authority

Headquarters

HQ city

Fortaleza

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Digital certificate product sales (e-CPF, e-CNPJ, e-Médico, e-Jurídico, Conectividade Social, SYN ID): One-time license revenue from selling ICP-Brazil digital certificates (Type A1 stored on computer, Type A3 stored on token/smart card, and cloud-based SYN ID certificates) with 12, 18, or 24-month validity periods. Prices range from R$ 99.90 to R$ 433.00 depending on certificate type, storage medium (token, smart card, or PC), and validity.
2. CCN Plus (S.Plus) add-on warranty/reemission service: Recurring add-on service that bundles reemission guarantees with certificate purchases, increasing average order value. Bundled products priced approximately R$ 20-70 higher than base certificates (e.g., E-CNPJ A1 ME/EPP R$ 211 vs. +S.Plus R$ 231.90; E-CNPJ para MEI R$ 159 vs. +S.Plus R$ 178.90).
3. Partner network enablement (channel/reseller program): Revenue generated through a network of 400+ points of sale / authorized partners across 21 Brazilian states, supported by specialized support, real-time management systems, differentiated negotiation terms, and joint commercial marketing activities.
4. Cryptographic hardware and accessories resale: Sale of cryptographic media devices (smart cards, tokens) and smart card readers bundled with A3 certificates or sold as accessories; subject to a 90-day legal warranty plus 30-day contractual warranty per Brazilian Consumer Defense Code.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CCN Certificadora issues ICP-Brasil compliant digital certificates under AC Syngular accreditation, offering e-CPF for individuals, e-CNPJ for legal entities, e-Médico for healthcare professionals and e-Jurídico for OAB-registered lawyers, delivered as Type A1 (computer-stored), Type A3 (token or smart card) and cloud-based SYN ID variants. The company complements certificate issuance with a nationwide 400+ point-of-sale partner network for in-person biometric validation, a proprietary CCN Plus reemission warranty service, and resale of cryptographic hardware such as tokens, smart cards and readers.

Product overview

No source material with resolvable source IDs was provided to populate the product portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• E-CNPJ (Business Digital Certificate) ICP-Brasil compliant digital certificate for Brazilian companies (CNPJ holders) used to digitally sign contracts, issue electronic invoices (NF-e, NFC-e), file with Receita Federal, access Conectividade Social, participate in public bidding, open bank accounts and contract accounting services. Available in Type A1 (stored on computer) and Type A3 (stored on token or smart card) configurations with 12, 18 or 24-month validity.
• E-CPF (Individual Digital Certificate) ICP-Brasil compliant digital certificate for Brazilian individuals (CPF holders) used for personal digital signatures, Receita Federal service access, declaration submissions, remote authentication and social security portal access (NIS/PIS/PASEP/NIT variants). Available as Type A1 (stored on computer) and Type A3 (stored on token or smart card) with 12 or 24-month validity.
• E-Médico (Healthcare Professional Digital Certificate) ICP-Brasil compliant digital certificate restricted to healthcare professionals registered with regulatory bodies (CFM for doctors, COFEN for nurses, COFFITO for physiotherapists, CFN for nutritionists, CREFONO for speech therapists), used to sign medical prescriptions, clinical documents and electronic medical records with legal validity. Available as Type A1 (R$ 140 for 12 months) and Type A3 (R$ 171 for 24 months / R$ 183 with token for 12 months).
• E-Jurídico (Legal Professional Digital Certificate) ICP-Brasil compliant digital certificate restricted to OAB-registered lawyers, used for electronic legal petitions (peticionamento eletrônico), signature of legal documents, participation in virtual hearings and access to Judicial branch systems. Available as Type A3 in token, smart card and smart-card-plus-reader configurations priced from R$ 139 to R$ 193 with 12 or 24-month validity.
• SYN ID (Cloud-based Digital Certificate) Cloud-based ICP-Brasil digital certificate that eliminates the need for physical cryptographic media (tokens or smart cards), enabling issuance and use directly from mobile devices. Includes the SYN PASS subscription (R$ 99.90 for 12 months) and SYN PF 2-year variant (R$ 129.90 for 24 months). Facilitates future renewals without in-person visits or videoconference.
• CCN Plus / S.Plus (Reemission Warranty Service) Proprietary add-on warranty service that guarantees reissuance of an A1 or A3 digital certificate at no additional cost during its validity period, covering: for A1 — loss, forgotten password, private-key compromise (theft, robbery, loss); for A3 — loss or inutilization, certificate deletion from media, PUK password lockout, private-key compromise. Does not cover damage to cryptographic media (token/smart card) itself. Bundled at a price uplift over base certificates (e.g., E-CNPJ A1 ME/EPP R$ 211 vs. +S.Plus R$ 231.90; E-CNPJ MEI R$ 159 vs. +S.Plus R$ 178.90).

Quantifiable outcome

• 400+ points of sale across 21 Brazilian states
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 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 flagship and core.

• AC SyngularflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCN Certificadora is accredited to AC Syngular (syngular.id) as its root Certification Authority. This accreditation is foundational: as an AC2 (second-level certification authority), CCN is authorized to issue ICP-Brasil standard digital certificates. The relationship is a regulatory/commercial accreditation that defines CCN's ability to operate in the Brazilian PKI market.
• IUGUcoreTechnology or IntegrationIUGU is the third-party payment processor providing bank slip (boleto bancário) and credit card processing services for CCN Certificadora's online store. Privacy policy linked to iugu.com/juridico/politica-de-privacidade.
• SicoobcoreTechnology or IntegrationSicoob is a payment service provider for bank slip (boleto bancário) generation, integrated into the CCN checkout and subject to Sicoob's LGPD privacy policy.
• MundipaggcoreTechnology or IntegrationMundipagg is the credit card payment processor for the CCN Certificadora online store; transactions are subject to mundipagg.com privacy policy.
• TeamViewercoreTechnology or IntegrationCCN uses TeamViewer to provide remote support for certificate installation. A dedicated TeamViewer link is published (http://get.teamviewer.com/ccncertificadora) and a TeamViewer logo is featured on the Downloads/Support page for A1 and A3 certificates.
• Google (Analytics and Ads)coreTechnology or IntegrationGoogle Analytics is used to track site usage and Google Ads (DoubleClick) is used for paid search and behavioral retargeting. Cookies subject to Google Ads privacy FAQs.
• Parceiro CCN (Partner/Reseller Network — 400+ points of sale)flagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA network of 400+ points of sale across 21 Brazilian states operating as authorized resellers/partners since 2015. The "Seja um Parceiro" program offers specialized multi-platform support, real-time management/tracking system, differentiated negotiation terms, and joint marketing activities developed with CCN's marketing team.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Certisign: Brazil's largest and longest-established AC, issuing the full e-CPF, e-CNPJ, e-Médico, and e-Jurídico ICP-Brasil portfolio via direct and channel sales. Most directly comparable AC2 to CCN in product breadth, ICP-Brasil accreditation, and partner/reseller model.
• Valid Soluções (Valid Certificadora): Publicly listed Brazilian identification, payment media, and digital certificate company. Directly competes with CCN across e-CPF, e-CNPJ, NF-e, and smart-card/token-based certificates, and is one of the largest ICP-Brasil ACs nationally.
• AC Soluti: Brazilian AC2 with a comparable ICP-Brasil product lineup (e-CPF, e-CNPJ, e-Médico, e-Jurídico) and a strong emphasis on partner/reseller distribution — closely mirroring CCN's 400+ points-of-sale channel strategy.
• Safeweb Segurança da Informação: ICP-Brasil accredited AC2 focused on digital certificates and electronic signature solutions for individuals and businesses. Competes with CCN in the same ICP-Brasil A1/A3 product categories and similar SMB/MEI price bands.
• BRy Tecnologia: Brazilian AC2 and PKI technology vendor offering e-CPF, e-CNPJ, and developer-facing signature libraries. Comparable to CCN on the certificate issuance side and additionally competes in adjacent digital signature/integration tooling.
• Digitalsign Certificadora Digital: ICP-Brasil accredited AC2 issuing e-CPF, e-CNPJ, e-Médico, and e-Jurídico certificates via a partner/reseller network similar in shape to CCN's. Smaller scale but directly competitive on product mix and channel-led GTM.

Broad incumbents

• Serasa Experian (Serasa Certificadora Digital): Part of Experian, Serasa issues ICP-Brasil digital certificates alongside its much broader credit bureau, identity, and fraud-prevention portfolio. A much larger incumbent with overlapping certificate offerings but embedded in a wider data and identity services business.

Others

• AC Syngular: CCN's root Certification Authority under ICP-Brasil. Not a direct competitor but a critical upstream infrastructure partner whose accreditation enables CCN's entire AC2 business; comparable as the PKI/identity operator that anchors the ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ccncertdigital
• Facebookfacebook.com/CCNCertificadora

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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