Telios

What Telios does

Telios Technologies is a privately held security printing and identity-technology firm that designs, produces, and personalizes secure identity documents — including national ID cards, passports, biometric cards, chip cards, and bank cards — through certified production infrastructure with a stated capacity of 200,000 documents per day. The company sells a portfolio of proprietary software platforms: IDMS for identity lifecycle management, VIDOC for automated document fraud detection, VISADOC for ICAO-compliant eVisa processing, VISIGUARD for visitor management at sensitive sites, and GENGIS AI — built in collaboration with Airbus/CNES — for geospatial address-repository creation from satellite imagery and custom street-view vehicles.

Its customer base is concentrated in government agencies (ministries of interior, immigration offices, electoral commissions, border-security authorities) and, to a lesser extent, sensitive private-sector enterprises and financial institutions. Revenue is generated through a mix of hardware sales (secure printed documents, biometric enrollment stations, street-view cars), one-time software licenses (IDMS, VIDOC, VISADOC, VISIGUARD, GENGIS AI), and professional services covering infrastructure design and consulting for national printing facilities. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; go-to-market is direct enterprise and government sales with customized, project-based implementations rather than standardized SaaS. The company is headquartered with primary operations in France and was founded circa 2000; its detailed ownership, headcount trend, and financial performance are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Telios

Legal name

Telios Technologies

Website

https://telios.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Telios Technologies is a security printer and identity-technology firm that produces secure identity documents and sells proprietary software — IDMS, VIDOC, VISADOC, VISIGUARD, and GENGIS AI — to government agencies and sensitive enterprises worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Identity Security & Secure Document Technology

NAICS

Security Systems Services (56162), Software Publishers (5132), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Identity Verification & Proofing (IDV, KYC, Biometrics) (HDADAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Digital Identity, Biometrics & eGate Enablement (THALAPAE), Access Control & Identity Systems Integration (Badge, Biometrics, Mobile) (BPAKAGAB), Verification & Risk Signals (Device Fingerprinting, Behavioral Biometrics) (HDADALAJ), Authentication (MFA/Passwordless/Biometrics) Platforms (BPAMAEAE)

Keywords

• Identity management systems
• Document fraud detection
• Biometric enrollment solutions
• Secure document printing
• Geographic information systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Les Acacias

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Secure Document Production and Personalization: Security printing and personalization of identity documents, passports, biometric cards, and bank cards. Telios operates as a security printer with capacity of 200,000 documents per day, serving national identity projects and private sector secure document needs.
2. Software Licenses and Systems: IDMS identity management system, VIDOC document fraud detection, VISADOC eVisa platform, VISIGUARD visitor management, and GENGIS AI geographic information systems sold as software solutions to government agencies and enterprises.
3. Professional Services: Infrastructure design and consulting services for national printing facilities and secure document production agencies, including project conception and implementation assistance.
4. Street View Cars: Custom-designed street-level imaging vehicles sold to support geographic data collection and street-level mapping services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Telios Technologies designs, produces, and integrates secure identity solutions for governments and sensitive enterprises. Its offerings combine proprietary software platforms—IDMS for identity management, VIDOC for document fraud detection, VISIGUARD for visitor management, VISADOC for ICAO-compliant eVisas, and GENGIS AI for geographic information systems—with biometric enrollment hardware, secure document printing (ID cards, passports, biometric and chip cards, bank cards), and consulting services for national printing and identity infrastructure.

Product overview

Telios is a security printer and technology company with over 20 years of experience offering innovative solutions for identity security and geographic information systems. The product portfolio centers on identity management through the IDMS platform, complemented by biometric enrollment solutions (AFIS/ABIS), document fraud detection (VIDOC), facial recognition, and visitor management (VISIGUARD). The company also provides electronic visa services (VISADOC) and geographic information systems (GENGIS AI with satellite imagery analysis and GENGIS CARS for street-level data collection). Secure document production includes identity cards, passports, biometric cards, chip cards, and bank cards, supported by security printing services with 200,000 documents/day capacity. The solutions serve both government and private sector clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IDMS: IDentity Management System - Information system for creating applications managing identity of persons and their relationships with government or private stakeholders
• VIDOC
• VISIGUARD
• VISADOC
• GENGIS AI
• GENGIS CARS

Products and services

• IDMS (Identity Management System) Reference information system for creating applications that manage the identity of persons and their relationships with government or private stakeholders, serving ministries, agencies, and enterprises requiring comprehensive identity lifecycle management.
• VIDOC Document Fraud Detection Automatic detection system for identifying counterfeit and falsified identity and travel documents, deployed in government and private sector missions including banking and finance compliance.
• Biometric Enrollment Solutions (AFIS/ABIS) AFIS/ABIS biometric enrollment stations and kiosques providing fingerprint and biometric identity authentication for government identity programs and enterprise deployments where authentication and trust are critical.
• Facial Recognition Facial recognition technology integrated with biometric solutions to authenticate identity for government and enterprise identity programs.
• VISIGUARD Visitor Management Software Integrated visitor management software that simplifies, optimizes, and secures visitor reception for sensitive enterprise sites, improving visitor experience while strengthening site security and efficiency.
• VISADOC eVisa Management System Modern ICAO-compliant electronic visa management platform enabling travelers to apply for visas quickly and securely, deployable in consulates, immigration offices, and remote immigration operations.
• GENGIS AI Geographic Information Systems GIS platform using AI algorithms applied to satellite imagery to identify buildings, roads, and create reliable postal address repositories for territorial administration in countries lacking robust address infrastructure.
• GENGIS CARS Street View Cars Custom-designed street view vehicles that analyze building structures and assign usage, complementing satellite imagery for geographic data collection and supporting online street view services in countries underserved by major providers.
• Identity Documents (ID Cards and Passports) Secure identity cards and passports designed and produced in Telios facilities in collaboration with security element and chip partners, serving national identity projects and private sector needs.
• Biometric Cards Biometric cards with embedded security features and high-performance chips enabling secure identification for government and enterprise programs.
• Chip Cards / ID1 Cards Smart cards incorporating chip technology for secure identification and authentication applications across government and enterprise use cases.
• Bank Cards Secure banking cards incorporating chip and biometric capabilities, produced by Telios for financial institutions.
• Visa / eVisa Documents Electronic visa documents and platforms for travel authorization, complementing the VISADOC management system with secure physical eVisa artifacts.
• Security Printing and Personalization Services Security printing and personalization services for identity documents, passports, biometric cards, and bank cards with 200,000 documents/day production capacity, including design engineering and project assistance for national printing facilities and secure document production agencies.
• Datacenter Security Services Security services for datacenter infrastructure protection, supporting government and enterprise clients with physical and operational security for sensitive data environments.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Airbus/CNEScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic collaboration with Airbus/CNES for satellite imagery used in GENGIS AI geographic information systems. Telios applies AI algorithms to Airbus/CNES satellite imagery to identify buildings, roads, and create national address repositories.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IN Groupe: IN Groupe (formerly Imprimerie Nationale) is a French-headquartered security printer and identity solutions provider serving governments with passports, ID cards, and digital identity platforms - a particularly close peer given Telios' French/Swiss base.
• IDEMIA: IDEMIA is a global leader in biometric, identity document, and secure credentialing solutions, including AFIS/ABIS systems and government-issued ePassports - serving the same ministries and use cases as Telios.
• HID Global: HID Global provides government-to-citizen ID solutions, secure card printing, biometric enrollment, and visitor management software - overlapping with Telios' IDMS, secure printing, and VISIGUARD offerings.
• Veridos: Veridos (Giesecke+Devrient / Bundesdruckerei JV) supplies end-to-end identity solutions including secure document printing, ID management systems, and border control - a direct competitor to Telios in government identity programs.
• GBG Group: GBG provides identity verification, document verification, and KYC/AML solutions to banks and regulated enterprises - overlapping with Telios' financial-sector document verification capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• Thales Group: Thales' Digital Identity & Security division provides national eID programs, biometric enrollment, secure document production, and border management solutions - directly comparable to Telios' full identity lifecycle stack and a key competitor for government tenders.
• NEC Corporation (Biometric Solutions): NEC is a major provider of biometric identification (fingerprint, facial recognition, AFIS) and border control systems used by immigration authorities worldwide - directly comparable to Telios' AFIS/ABIS and facial recognition lines.

Emerging players

• Regula Forensics: Regula provides document authenticity verification hardware and software used by border agencies, banks, and security services - directly comparable to Telios' VIDOC document fraud detection product.
• Aware Inc. Aware provides biometric SDKs, AFIS, and identity management software used in civil and government ID programs - a specialized peer in the biometric enrollment and identity data layer that Telios also serves.
• iDenfy: iDenfy offers AI-powered ID document verification and biometric KYC, serving financial institutions and digital platforms - a more software-focused peer that competes with Telios in private-sector identity verification.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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