What surys does

SURYS is a French security-components specialist and a brand within IN Groupe, focused on holographic and optical-variable security technologies used to authenticate identity documents, banknotes, payment cards, and vehicle credentials. The company's technical foundation rests on Diffractive Optically Variable Image Devices (DOVIDs) and a portfolio of patented optical innovations including the LASINK™ color-portrait family (3D, Helios, Origin), Alphagram holographic foils, Moov Thread security threads, secure laminates, and polycarbonate datapage components. Its payment-side offering centers on eBoost PAY™ dual-interface inductive-coupling technology, Design to PAY™ card production, and Go Active™ dynamic security-code cards, alongside Go Green™ sustainable card solutions.

The company sells primarily to governments and central banks, with secondary reach into financial institutions, payment-card manufacturers, and vehicle registration authorities, via direct enterprise field sales. Revenue is generated through one-time licensing and component sale of patented optical security features, with pricing negotiated per contract and not publicly disclosed. SURYS is integrated into IN Groupe's broader identity-and-trust-solutions portfolio alongside SPS, NEXUS, and GLEITSMANN SECURITY INKS, and has historically pursued an active M&A strategy, completing seven acquisitions between 2006 and 2014 (including Dausmann Holographics, Advestigo, Ariston Reflective, Securemark Decal, Keesing Reference Systems, Label Systems, and Trigenion) to consolidate IP and geographic reach. In 2013, the company received institutional backing from Abénex Capital and Cathay Capital.

Name

surys

Legal name

SURYS (brand of IN Groupe)

Website

https://surys.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

SURYS is a French holographic and optical-variable security-components specialist, operating as a brand within IN Groupe, serving governments, central banks, and payment-card manufacturers with DOVIDs, secure laminates, threads, and dual-interface card technologies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Holographic Security Components

NAICS

Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing (334413), Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (3344)

SIC

Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro primary industry

Secure ICs, Smart Cards & Trusted Hardware (HDAHAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Anti-Counterfeit & Authentication Packaging (Holograms, QR/NFC, Track-and-Trace) (IMALANAJ), Security, Tamper-Evident & Track-and-Trace Printing (IMALAKAJ), Tapes, Labels & Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (IMAEAGAJ)

Keywords

• Holographic security components
• Identity document security
• Anti-counterfeiting solutions
• Banknote security features
• Optical variable devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Marne-la-vallée

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Holographic Security Components: SURYS generates revenue through the sale of patented holographic security components and optical devices to governments, central banks, and document security manufacturers. Revenue is derived from providing security solutions for identity documents, currency, and payment cards.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

SURYS designs, manufactures, and sells patented holographic and optical security components — including Diffractive Optically Variable Image Devices (DOVIDs), secure inks, foils, threads, and laminates — primarily for integration into identity documents, banknotes, and payment cards. The company supplies these physical security features to government issuing authorities, central banks, and security document producers worldwide.

Product overview

Surys is a sub-brand under IN Groupe that specializes in hologram security solutions, revolutionizing the hologram security landscape for identity documents and currency. The portfolio includes a comprehensive suite of optical security components: colour portrait solutions (LASINK™ 3D, LASINK™ Helios, LASINK™ Origin) for identity documents; secure components for passports, ID cards (PVC, composite, and polycarbonate), and vehicle identification; and currency security solutions including secure inks, foils (Alphagram), and threads (Moov Thread). Payment solutions include eBoost PAY™ for dual interface cards, Design to PAY™, Go Active™ with dynamic security codes, and Go Green™ sustainable cards. The products integrate advanced optical and electronic protection technologies, providing patented DOVIDs (Diffractive Optically Variable Image Devices) and security features that protect identity credentials and banknotes from fraud and counterfeiting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• KINEGRAM Patented holographic foil security element used by central banks and government agencies to protect banknotes and identity documents against counterfeiting.
• SURYS COLOR Optically variable color-shifting security ink applied during printing to provide visual authentication on banknotes, identity documents, and tax stamps.
• DOVID (Diffractive Optically Variable Image Device) Diffractive optical security devices embedded in identity documents and banknotes to provide machine- and visually-verifiable anti-counterfeit protection.
• Secure Threads Embedded security threads incorporated into banknote paper for authentication and anti-counterfeiting purposes.
• Security Laminates Optically variable laminate overlays applied to identity cards and passports to provide tamper evidence and visual authentication.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Toppan (Secure Business): Japanese-based secure documents and security printing group serving governments and central banks across Asia. Comparable to SURYS as a regional competitor in identity documents and banknote security, especially for Asia-Pacific tenders where SURYS also pursues opportunities.

Broad incumbents

• Thales (Digital Identity & Security): Thales' DIS segment (formerly Gemalto) provides identity documents, smart cards, and digital identity platforms to governments and banks. A broader incumbent that overlaps with SURYS in polycarbonate and electronic secure components for passports, IDs, and payment cards.
• HID Global (Assa Abloy): Provider of identity and secure credential solutions, including e-passport inlays, polycarbonate cards, and secure issuance solutions. Overlaps with SURYS in secure components for identity documents, government IDs, and payment cards as part of a much broader portfolio.
• CCL Industries (Security segment): Global specialty label and packaging company whose security business supplies authentication, track-and-trace, and brand-protection labels. Comparable to SURYS' track-and-trace and authentication packaging capabilities for documents and high-value goods.

Direct peers

• De La Rue: UK-listed global supplier of banknote substrates, security features, and identity documents. Directly comparable as a primary competitor in both currency security (foils, threads, inks) and identity-document security features where SURYS also competes.
• Crane NXT (Currency segment): Supplier of currency authenticity and traceability solutions, including micro-optics and security features for banknotes. Directly comparable to SURYS in the currency-security market, particularly as a foil/feature provider to central banks.
• SICPA: Swiss provider of security inks and tracing solutions for banknotes, identity documents, and branded products. Highly comparable as a peer supplying central banks and government agencies with security features that complement or compete against SURYS' holographic offerings.
• OpSec Security: Provider of anti-counterfeiting and brand protection solutions, including security labels, holograms, and authentication features. Directly comparable to SURYS in holographic authentication for identity documents, financial documents, and branded products.
• IDEMIA: Global leader in identity and security solutions, including secure documents, biometric identification, and payment solutions. Directly competes with SURYS in identity credentials, e-passport components, and secure card technologies, often bidding on the same government tenders.
• Leonhard Kurz: German manufacturer of holographic foils and stamping foils used in security, brand protection, and decorative applications. A direct competitor to SURYS in holographic and diffractive optical variable image devices for documents and currency.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A7 records

Investments

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