NIDO

What NIDO does

NIDO Group (legal entity NIDO srl, a socio unico) is an Italian systems integrator and value-added reseller founded around 1998 and headquartered in Rome, with a secondary operational hub in Milan established in 2018. The company sells integrated hardware, software, and consulting solutions organized into three divisions serving government entities and banking institutions in Italy. The Card & Document Management division distributes Entrust/Datacard systems — including the MX series of card issuance platforms (MX9100/8100/6100/2100/1100), PB series passport personalization equipment (PB8500/6500/1000), and MXD/MXi/DX/EXi card delivery and insertion systems — together with Adaptive Issuance production management software and secure mailing/laser-engraving technology for identity and payment cards. The Cyber Security division, created in 2018 via integration with Entrust, offers logical identity security, network authentication, strong authentication, and data-protection services aligned with GDPR and eIDAS compliance. The 3D Printing division sells NIDO-branded LLP 200/300/400 professional additive manufacturing systems and related services.

NIDO generates revenue through (a) hardware sales of Entrust Datacard issuance systems and NIDO-branded LLP 3D printers, (b) professional services encompassing project design, integration, training, certified technical maintenance and end-of-life support across Zebra, Entrust, Otto Kunnecke, Ruhlamat, LayerLoop, and Raise3D brands, and (c) a small Shopify-based e-commerce channel at nido3dprinting.it for 3D printing products. Pricing is quote-based and undisclosed for enterprise and government contracts, while consumer/SMB e-commerce pricing is listed in Euro with bank-transfer payment and a 30-day return policy. Go-to-market is consultative direct sales to enterprise and government buyers with a stated "10K+ happy clients" footprint and 25+ years of operating history; customer segments are concentrated in Government (passports, identity cards, health cards, electoral cards, driving licenses, residence permits) and Banking & Finance (debit/credit card issuance, secure mailing), with smaller Corporate/SME exposure via cybersecurity.

The firm holds ISO/IEC 27001:2022, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and UNI/PdR 125:2022 certifications, and operates an ecosystem of eleven named technology partnerships including Entrust, Evrotrust, Zebra Technologies, Otto Kunnecke, Ruhlamat, Cipher, Surys, Synopsys, Beyond Counting Systems, Spartanics, and Sixscape. Ownership is privately held as an Italian società a responsabilità limitata with a stated share capital of €500,000 and no disclosed venture capital, private equity backing, or acquisition activity across the company's history.

Name

NIDO

Legal name

NIDO srl

Website

https://nidogroup.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NIDO Group is a Rome-based Italian systems integrator serving Italian government and banking clients with Entrust/Datacard secure card and passport issuance systems, cybersecurity services, and LLP-series additive manufacturing equipment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Rome

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Card Issuance Systems & Equipment: Sale and maintenance of enterprise card issuance systems including Datacard MX series printers, passport issuance systems, and card delivery/mailing systems. Revenue generated through hardware sales, installation, configuration, and ongoing maintenance services.
2. Cybersecurity Solutions: Digital identity security, authentication systems, and network security services. Provides Data Protection, Strong Authentication, and compliance solutions (GDPR, eIDAS) to Finance, Corporate, and SME clients.
3. 3D Printing Equipment & Services: Sale of professional 3D printers (LLP series) and related services for additive manufacturing, with comprehensive support throughout the digital transformation process.
4. Technical Support & Maintenance: Post-sale technical support services including remote and on-site assistance, certified technicians (Zebra, Entrust Data Card, Ottokunnecke, Ruhlamat, LayerLoop, Raise3D), and support even for end-of-life systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

NIDO Group is a systems integrator and value-added reseller delivering integrated hardware, software, and consulting solutions across three divisions: Card & Document Management (secure ID/passport issuance and mailing systems), Cyber Security (logical identity security, network authentication, GDPR/eIDAS compliance), and 3D Printing (LLP-series professional additive manufacturing systems and related services).

Product overview

NIDO Group is a systems integrator and value-added reseller offering a multi-product portfolio organized into three main divisions: Card & Document Management, Cyber Security, and 3D Printing. The Card & Document Management division provides Entrust (formerly Datacard) branded systems for card issuance (MX series), passport issuance (PB series), and card delivery/insertion systems (MXD/MXi/DX/EXi series), along with Adaptive Issuance software. The Cyber Security division offers logical identity security, network authentication, and secure application development services, partnering with Entrust and Evrotrust. The 3D Printing division sells NIDO-branded LLP series 3D printers and operates an e-commerce platform. The company also provides technical assistance services certified for multiple brands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Card & Document Management Solutions Integrated solutions for plastic card personalization, document management, mailing, smart card technologies, secure ID management, and PIN handling using technologies such as thermography, durable graphics, laser engraving, and DOD printing. Targeted at government agencies and financial institutions.
• Secure ID & Credit Card Mailing Solution End-to-end document security solutions that protect data through the entire process until delivery, covering passports, identity cards, residence permits, driving licenses, health cards, electoral cards, and credit cards via laser engraving and secure mailing technology.
• Cyber Security Division Services Logical identity security and network authentication services including secure application development, network security, data protection, strong authentication, and compliance with GDPR and eIDAS regulations. Delivered through partnerships with Entrust and Evrotrust for Finance, Corporate, and SME clients.
• Technical Assistance Services Specialized technical support providing remote and on-site assistance across Italy, with certified technicians for Zebra, Entrust Data Card, Otto Kunnecke, Ruhlamat, LayerLoop, and Raise3D systems. Includes support for end-of-life systems with original spare parts.
• LLP 200 3D Printer Professional 3D printing system for additive manufacturing applications, sold through NIDO's e-commerce platform targeting Italian SMEs.
• LLP 300 3D Printer Professional 3D printing system for high-precision additive manufacturing production, sold through NIDO's e-commerce platform.
• LLP 400 3D Printer High-precision professional 3D printing system for additive manufacturing, sold through NIDO's e-commerce platform.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• EmizaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 July 2024NIDO Group and Emiza collaborated to improve warehouse efficiency with vertical conveyors tailored to operational needs.
• EntrustcoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic technology partner for card issuance systems, passport issuance, and secure credential management solutions. Entrust provides the core technology platforms including Datacard systems that NIDO distributes and supports in Italy.
• EvrotrustcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for digital identity and authentication solutions in the cybersecurity division. Evrotrust provides digital identity verification and electronic signature technologies.
• Zebra TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for card printing and issuance solutions. NIDO provides certified technical support and maintenance services for Zebra products.
• Otto KunneckecoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner for smart card and passport personalization systems including DPS Smart CP solutions for decentralized document issuance.
• RuhlamatcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner for passport pre-personalization systems and mechatronics solutions for secure document handling and processing.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tinexta Group: Italian digital trust and cybersecurity services company serving the same Italian market with comparable B2B IT services, certification, and identity offerings to NIDO's cyber division.
• Matica Group: Card issuance systems manufacturer and solutions provider; directly comparable to NIDO's Card & Document Management division in secure card issuance hardware and software.
• IDEMIA: World's largest secure identity solutions provider, directly comparable to NIDO across card issuance, passport personalization, and digital identity verification for government and banking clients globally.
• Veridos GmbH: Joint venture of G+D and Bundesdruckerei providing secure identity solutions for governments, with directly comparable offerings in passport, ID card issuance, and identity management systems.
• Reply S.p.A. Italian IT services and consulting firm with a significant cybersecurity practice; comparable regional profile, customer base, and consultative delivery model to NIDO's enterprise engagements.
• Exprivia Group: Italian IT consultancy providing cybersecurity and digital services; comparable in scale and customer focus, serving Italian banks and public-sector clients similar to NIDO.

Broad incumbents

• HID Global: Worldwide secure identity solutions company with broader portfolio in card issuance, access control, and identity verification; serves the same government and enterprise customer segments as NIDO.
• Thales Group: Global secure identity solutions provider serving similar government and banking clients with a much broader portfolio including card issuance, digital identity, and adjacent defense/cybersecurity offerings.
• Giesecke+Devrient (G+D): German secure identity and banknote printing incumbent with broader portfolio that overlaps NIDO's card issuance, payment, and government credential solutions; considerably larger scale than NIDO.
• Entrust Corporation: NIDO's primary technology partner and broader secure identity vendor covering card issuance, passport issuance, and digital identity; competes with NIDO on some enterprise engagements at larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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