Cerdigital - Certificação Digital

What Cerdigital - Certificação Digital does

Cerdigital - Certificação Digital (CerDigital Ltda) is a Brazilian digital certification Registration Authority founded in 2015 and headquartered in Mariana, Minas Gerais. Operating under the ITI/ICP-Brasil accreditation framework with Soluti as its parent Certification Authority, the company issues legally valid digital certificates for individuals (e-CPF), businesses (e-CNPJ), and specialized professional groups including lawyers (e-OAB), physicians (e-CRM), and electronic invoicing (NF-e). Its certificate portfolio spans A1 (software-stored), A3 (hardware token/smartcard), and a cloud-based option called Bird ID, with validity periods of 1 to 5 years.

The company's underlying technology is a proprietary browser-based issuance platform built in 2023 that requires no Java installation and operates 24/7, combined with biometric data collection and video conference-based identity verification enabled since March 2020. The platform supports 60% of emissions being approved directly without central verification. Integration partners include Adobe Reader DC (for signed PDF workflows) and AnyDesk (for remote customer support). The firm has documented ICP-Brasil and ITI compliance but holds no patents, trademarks, or formal awards, and operates without disclosed third-party AI/ML capabilities.

Cerdigital monetizes primarily through one-time issuance fees for digital certificates, with an optional subscription insurance add-on called Safecer priced at R$15-R$25 for 1-3 year terms. Distribution combines a product-led self-serve online channel (with 100% online purchase and video conference validation) and an asset-light channel partner program covering 80 partner units across 20 Brazilian states plus one unit in the United States. Target customers are SMBs, individual professionals (lawyers, doctors, accountants), and individual citizens requiring certificates for tax compliance, e-invoicing, court filings, and government portal access. With only 8 disclosed employees and zero disclosed funding, operations are lean and reliant on the partner network for scaling.

Name

Cerdigital - Certificação Digital

Legal name

CerDigital Ltda

Website

https://cerdigitalmg.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CerDigital is a Brazilian ICP-Brasil accredited Registration Authority issuing digital certificates (e-CPF, e-CNPJ, e-OAB, e-CRM, NF-e) for individuals, SMBs, and licensed professionals, distributed through 80 partner units across 20 Brazilian states and online self-serve channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Certification Services

NAICS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541)

akta.pro primary industry

Credential, Education & Professional License Verification (BPAKAEAI)

Keywords

• Digital certificates
• Electronic signatures
• ICP-Brasil compliance
• Identity verification
• Public key infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Mariana

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Digital Certificate Sales: Sale of digital certificates (A1, A3, Cloud) with validity periods of 1-5 years. Revenue generated from one-time issuance fees based on certificate type and validity period.
2. Safecer Insurance Service: Optional insurance service that guarantees certificate reissuance in case of password lock, loss, or other unforeseen events during the certificate validity period.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CerDigital is a Brazilian Autoridade de Registro (Registration Authority) that issues and resells ICP-Brasil digital certificates - including e-CPF, e-CNPJ, NF-e, e-OAB, e-CRM, Cloud Certificates (Bird ID), and video-conference certification - to individuals, businesses, and regulated professionals across Brazil. It complements its certificate catalog with ancillary offerings such as Safecer insurance and a partner program, distributing through roughly 80 partner units across 20 states in addition to its online channel.

Product overview

Cerdigital is a digital certification company and authorized Registration Authority (AR) within the ICP-Brasil infrastructure. The core product portfolio centers on digital certificates for individuals (e-CPF) and businesses (e-CNPJ), offered in A1 (computer-stored) and A3 (hardware token/smartcard) formats, plus a cloud-based Bird ID option. Additional specialized certificates serve lawyers (e-OAB), physicians (e-CRM), and electronic invoicing (NF-e). The company provides a 100% online video conference issuance process, optional Safecer insurance, a partner/channel program, and technical support resources including drivers for cryptographic devices. All certificates operate within the ICP-Brasil cryptographic infrastructure with legal validity under Brazilian law.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• e-CPF (Individual Digital Certificate) ICP-Brasil compliant digital certificate for Brazilian individuals (CPF holders). Used to sign documents electronically, access government portals such as Receita Federal / e-CAC, and authenticate the holder in legally binding transactions.
• e-CNPJ (Business Digital Certificate) ICP-Brasil compliant digital certificate for Brazilian legal entities (CNPJ holders). Used for company-level electronic signatures, government access, and signing corporate obligations.
• NF-e Certificate (Electronic Invoice) Digital certificate specifically configured for issuing Nota Fiscal eletronica (NF-e) and related electronic tax documents required by the Brazilian tax authority. Used by companies to comply with electronic invoicing obligations.
• e-OAB (Lawyer Certificate) Digital certificate targeted at Brazilian lawyers registered with OAB, used for filing legal petitions, signing court documents, and other legally binding acts in the Brazilian legal system.
• e-CRM (Physician Certificate) Digital certificate for physicians registered with the Conselho Regional de Medicina (CRM), used for digital prescriptions, signing medical reports, and other regulated clinical acts.
• Bird ID (Cloud Certificate) Cloud-based digital certificate that allows users to sign documents electronically without a physical smart card or USB token, using cloud authentication and storage instead of a hardware form factor.
• Video Conference Certification Service that digitally certifies video conferences and remote meetings, producing legally valid evidence records of what was said and by whom in the session under ICP-Brasil standards.
• Safecer Insurance Subscription-based insurance product tied to the use of CerDigital certificates, offering coverage and protection associated with the use of digital certificates and related online transactions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 0.0027% fraud rate for documents signed with digital certificates (industry statistic from ANCD)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SoluticoreTechnology or Integration · 27 March 2020Soluti is the parent Certification Authority that provides the infrastructure and certificates for CerDigital. CerDigital operates as an Registration Authority (Autoridade de Registro) under Soluti. Soluti enabled video conference validation for certificate issuance starting March 27, 2020.
• Partner NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCerDigital's partner program allows accounting firms, certification companies, and B2B companies to issue certificates under the CerDigital brand. Partners gain access to the modern issuance system, training, marketing support, and competitive pricing.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Online Certificação: Brazilian Registration Authority offering e-CPF, e-CNPJ, NF-e, OAB, and CRM certificates with online issuance and video conference validation. Directly comparable as a competing AR leveraging the same ICP-Brasil framework and modern PLG-style issuance process.
• Soluti: Parent Certification Authority (AC) providing the cryptographic backbone that CerDigital issues under as a Registration Authority. Directly comparable as it operates in the same ICP-Brasil digital certificate market with overlapping products (e-CPF, e-CNPJ, cloud certificates) and was the partner that enabled video conference validation for CerDigital.
• Certisign: One of the largest Brazilian Certification Authorities (AC) operating under ICP-Brasil, issuing e-CPF, e-CNPJ, NF-e, and OAB/CRM certificates. Directly comparable to CerDigital as both sell regulated digital certificates to Brazilian professionals and businesses through physical and online channels.
• Valid (id5): Major Brazilian issuer of digital certificates under ICP-Brasil (e-CPF, e-CNPJ, NF-e) serving the same professional and business segments. Directly comparable as a competing Certificate Authority with similar product taxonomy and Brazilian national footprint.
• CertA Certificação Digital: Brazilian Registration Authority issuing digital certificates for professionals and businesses under ICP-Brasil. Comparable as a competing AR operating in the same regulated digital certificate market across multiple Brazilian states.
• Vibra Certificação Digital: Brazilian Registration Authority providing e-CPF, e-CNPJ, NF-e, OAB, and CRM certificates through partner units and online channels. Comparable as a direct competitor using the same ICP-Brasil infrastructure and partner-driven distribution model.

Regional players

• AC Raiz ICP-Brasil: Brazilian Certification Authority under ICP-Brasil providing digital certificates for PF, PJ, and government use. Comparable as it operates within the same regulatory infrastructure and targets similar professional and enterprise segments in Brazil.

Broad incumbents

• Serasa Experian (Digital Certificate): Brazilian credit bureau and identity services arm of Experian that issues digital certificates as part of a broader identity, credit, and fraud-prevention portfolio. Comparable as a large incumbent selling ICP-Brasil certificates to Brazilian consumers and businesses.
• DocuSign: Global leader in electronic signature and digital agreement solutions, including integration with ICP-Brasil certificates. Comparable as an adjacent player in the broader e-signature market where ICP-Brasil certificates are used, though its primary model is software/SaaS rather than certificate issuance.
• Adobe (Acrobat Sign): Global incumbent in PDF and electronic signature software that integrates with ICP-Brasil digital certificates (notably Adobe Reader DC, which CerDigital cites as an integration). Comparable as an adjacent platform where ICP-Brasil certificates are consumed for legally valid signatures.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@cerdigitalautoridadederegi7290
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cerdigital-certifica%C3%A7%C3%A3o-digital

Compliance2 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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