What Olimpia IT does

Olimpia IT (legal name OlimpIA) is a Colombian digital trust company founded in 2005 and headquartered in Bogotá, operating with 251–500 employees. The company sells an integrated portfolio spanning three solution lines: digital identity (Okey facial recognition, Validación Dactilar fingerprint validation against the Registraduría Nacional del Estado Civil database, Validación Facial, Mi Firma digital signatures, and a digital certificate authority covering Certificados Digitales, Firma Centralizada, and Correo Electrónico Certificado), cybersecurity (Threat Hunting via ethical hacking and red team, incident response, and managed security), and citizen experience platforms (SISEC CEA for driving courses, SISEC CRC for medical exams, and milicencia.co for license PIN management). A complementary payment gateway, SecurePay, processes ACH-network debits via a self-serve portal operated under a related entity, Olimpia Management S.A. AI capabilities, marketed as a top-level solution, are applied across computer vision, anomaly detection, predictive analytics, and natural language processing for cybersecurity and identity use cases, layered on Microsoft, Google, and IBM infrastructure.

Revenue is generated through a mix of subscription or recurring fees for digital identity and managed cybersecurity services and per-transaction fees for citizen experience and payment gateway volumes, with all commercial pricing delivered through a quote-based, consultative field sales motion rather than published price lists. The go-to-market targets government entities (notably the Registraduría and transportation authorities), Colombian financial institutions, and broader enterprises, supported by direct sales, content marketing (blogs, eBooks, events, podcast, press), and an ecosystem of strategic technology partners (Microsoft, Google, IBM Platinum, Palo Alto Networks) and industry associations (ANDI, Fedesoft, CCIT, Colombia Fintech, Cámara de Comercio de Bogotá, FIRST, Sinertic, CCE, CCCIC, SSC). The company holds a dense compliance stack (ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 20000, ONAC, IQNET, iBeta Level 1 and Level 2, AICPA SOC, SAGRILAFT) that functions as a significant regulatory barrier in the Colombian public-sector and financial-services market.

Name

Olimpia IT

Legal name

OlimpIA

Website

https://olimpiait.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Olimpia IT is a Bogotá-based digital trust company that provides digital identity verification (facial and fingerprint biometrics, digital signatures and certificates), citizen experience platforms for government agencies, cybersecurity services, and an ACH payment gateway, primarily serving Colombian government entities, financial institutions, and enterprises.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Identity & Cybersecurity

NAICS

Investigation and Personal Background Check Services (561611), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Identity Verification & Digital ID (IDV, eIDAS, biometrics) (FSAGAFAA), Verification & Risk Signals (Device Fingerprinting, Behavioral Biometrics) (HDADALAJ), Security Audits & Compliance (ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOX) (BPAKADAC), Data, Evidence & Document Verification (IDV) for KYC (FSAMAMAN)

Keywords

• Digital identity verification
• Biometric authentication services
• Cybersecurity services
• Digital signature solutions
• Payment gateway services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bogotá

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Digital Identity Solutions: Services including biometric validation (fingerprint, facial), digital certificates, centralized signing, and certified email. Revenue generated through per-transaction validation fees and subscription-based certificate issuance.
2. Citizen Experience Platforms: Government-focused platforms including SISEC CEA/CRC for driving license services and MILICENCIA for license management. Revenue model appears to involve per-transaction or per-service fees for citizen-facing government services.
3. Cybersecurity Services: Cybersecurity protection services including threat hunting, incident response, and managed security services. Revenue likely generated through service contracts with enterprises.
4. SecurePay Payment Gateway: Payment gateway facilitating online purchases through ACH network. Revenue generated through transaction fees on payment processing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Olimpia IT is a Colombian digital trust company that sells biometric identity verification, digital signature, and cybersecurity solutions to government entities and enterprises. Its portfolio includes facial and fingerprint biometric validation, a digital certificate authority, certified email, a payment gateway (SecurePay), and citizen services platforms (SISEC CEA, SISEC CRC, MILICENCIA) for driver's license processing. The company also provides threat hunting, incident response, and AI-driven security analytics, integrated with national civil registry systems in Colombia.

Product overview

Olimpia IT is a Colombian digital trust company offering a unified platform of identity, cybersecurity, and AI solutions. The portfolio centers on digital identity verification (Okey for facial recognition, Validación Dactilar for fingerprint matching, Validación Facial, and Mi Firma for digital signatures) supported by a Digital Certificate infrastructure (Certificados Digitales, Firma Centralizada, Correo Electrónico Certificado). Citizen experience services include SISEC CEA and SISEC CRC for driving license management and milicencia.co for citizen portal access. Payment services are delivered through SecurePay Gateway. Cybersecurity offerings encompass Threat Hunting, incident response, and anomaly detection powered by AI. The architecture combines core identity and security products with citizen-facing services and payment processing, unified by AI capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SISEC CEA: Plataforma para ejecutar los cursos de conducción de las personas interesadas en obtener o recategorizar su licencia de conducción.
• SISEC CRC
• milicencia.co
• Okey
• SecurePay
• Notarías
• Certificados Digitales
• Correo Electrónico Certificado

Products and services

• Okey Solution that performs facial recognition and identity document validation to guarantee user authenticity and prevent fraud. Used by enterprises and government entities for digital onboarding and identity assurance.
• Validación Dactilar (Fingerprint Validation) Biometric service that validates a citizen's identity by comparing their fingerprints against the National Civil Registry's fingerprint database. Used by government and regulated enterprises for identity verification.
• Validación Facial (Facial Validation) Biometric authentication technique that compares unique facial characteristics to verify a person's identity. Used by enterprises and government for secure remote authentication.
• Mi Firma (Digital Signature) Digital signature service allowing natural persons, legal representatives, or licensed professionals to sign any type of document without physical presence. Targeted at individuals and organizations needing remote document signing.
• Certificados Digitales (Digital Certificates) Digital certification services under which OlimpIA, as a Digital Certification Entity, issues different types of digital certificates for electronic identification and transactions.
• Firma Centralizada (Centralized Signing) Centralized digital signature service for subscribers with recurring signing needs, enabling efficient batch document signing across an organization.
• Correo Electrónico Certificado (Certified Email) Certified email service that guarantees sending, receiving, and verification of electronic communications, ensuring authorship, traceability, and non-repudiation. Used by organizations with regulatory communication needs.
• SecurePay Gateway Payment gateway channel that facilitates online purchases from any internet-enabled location by debiting bank accounts affiliated with the ACH network. Supports individual and batch billing management for businesses.
• Ciberseguridad (Cybersecurity Services) Cybersecurity services protecting infrastructure from cyber threats and emerging risks, focused on fraud detection, anomaly analysis, and cyber intelligence for Colombian enterprises.
• Threat Hunting Security evaluation and attack simulation service using Ethical Hacking and Red Team approaches to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities before exploitation. Targeted at enterprise security teams.
• Respuesta a Incidentes de Ciberseguridad (Incident Response) Incident response service with specialist team that performs, coordinates, and supports security incident response according to client needs. Targeted at enterprises requiring breach response support.
• Inteligencia Artificial (AI Solutions) AI solutions for optimizing complex processes, leveraging artificial intelligence capabilities (computer vision, anomaly detection, NLP, predictive analytics) across the OlimpIA product ecosystem for enterprise clients.
• SISEC CEA Platform for executing driving courses for individuals seeking to obtain or recategorize their driver's license in Colombia. Used by government transportation authorities and driving schools.
• SISEC CRC Service for medical examinations of individuals seeking to obtain, renew, or recategorize their driver's license. Used by authorized medical centers and government licensing authorities.
• MILICENCIA (milicencia.co) Citizen portal enabled for purchasing or modifying PINs for medical exams or driving courses as part of the driver's license process. Provides public-facing access to citizen experience services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Digital identity validations processed at scale for Colombian citizens
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature12 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Data and AI alliance partnership. OlimpIA leverages Microsoft cloud and AI technologies for data analytics and artificial intelligence solutions.
• GooglecoreTechnology or IntegrationGoogle Partner relationship. OlimpIA operates as a certified Google partner, likely utilizing Google Cloud Platform and/or Google Workspace technologies.
• IBMcoreTechnology or IntegrationIBM Platinum Partner status. OlimpIA has achieved highest partnership level with IBM, utilizing IBM technologies for enterprise solutions.
• Palo Alto NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic technology partnership for cybersecurity solutions. Palo Alto Networks provides next-generation firewall and cybersecurity platform technologies.
• Registraduría Nacional del Estado CivilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCritical government partnership enabling integration with national identity database. This partnership allows OlimpIA to provide fingerprint and identity validation services by connecting to the national civil registry database.
• ANDIminorOthersAsociación Nacional de Empresarios de Colombia (ANDI) membership. Business association affiliation providing networking and industry representation.
• Cámara de Comercio de BogotáminorOthersBogotá Chamber of Commerce membership for business development and networking in Colombian business community.
• Colombia FintechminorOthersColombia Fintech association membership for fintech industry representation and collaboration.
• FedesoftminorOthersFederación Colombiana de la Industria del Software y las Tecnologías Relacionadas (Fedesoft) membership for software industry representation.
• CCITminorOthersCámara Colombiana de Informática y Telecomunicaciones (CCIT) membership for ICT industry representation.
• CCEminorOthersCámara de Comercio Exterior (CCE) membership for foreign trade representation.
• CCCICminorOthersCámara de Comercio, Industria y Construcción membership for business representation.
• SinerticminorOthersAssociation membership for security and technology industry representation.
• FirstminorOthersFIRST (Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams) membership for incident response coordination.
• SSCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for security services coordination and collaboration.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mitek Systems: Specializes in mobile biometric identity verification, document authentication, and KYC for financial institutions. Comparable to OlimpIA's Okey facial recognition and digital identity products aimed at banking and fintech clients.
• IDEMIA: Global leader in biometric identity and secure credentials, including government citizen ID, driver's license, and KYC programs. Directly comparable to OlimpIA's biometric validation, digital certificates, and citizen experience platforms in regulated, government-led identity markets.
• Veridos: Joint venture of Giesecke+Devrient and Bundesdruckerei focused on government-issued identity documents and border control. Closely aligned with OlimpIA's SISEC and Validación Dactilar offerings, serving public-sector identity programs in multiple jurisdictions.
• Onfido: AI-driven digital identity verification platform offering document and biometric checks for banks, fintechs, and enterprises. Comparable to OlimpIA's Okey, Validación Facial, and KYC-lite identity flows for financial services customers.
• Jumio: Provides online identity verification, eKYC, and AML screening for financial institutions and enterprises. Comparable to OlimpIA's digital identity and fraud-prevention offerings sold into the same enterprise/financial-services buyer.

Broad incumbents

• Thales (Identity & Security): Operates a large identity, biometric, and digital security portfolio including civil ID, e-signatures, and cybersecurity. Comparable to OlimpIA across digital identity, certified communications, and cybersecurity services, though at a much larger scale and broader portfolio.
• HID Global: Broad identity solutions provider covering biometric authentication, secure credentials, and IAM. Overlaps with OlimpIA's Validación Dactilar, Validación Facial, digital certificate, and access-management use cases, though HID serves a much wider set of verticals and geographies.
• Entrust: Provides digital certificates, PKI, e-signature, and identity verification solutions. Closely comparable to OlimpIA's Certificados Digitales, Firma Centralizada, Mi Firma, and certified email services, as well as its biometric identity stack.

Regional players

• Certicámara: Colombian digital certification entity issuing digital signatures and certificates. Most direct local competitor to OlimpIA's Certificados Digitales, Mi Firma, and certified email services in the Colombian market.

Emerging players

• Au10tix: Identity verification and document authentication specialist focused on fraud prevention and KYC automation. Comparable in scope and customer profile to OlimpIA's Okey and Validación Facial products targeting banks and high-volume digital onboarding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/olimpiait

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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