Signicat is a leading provider of verified digital identity solutions, mainly focused on the regulated financial services industry.
Company Background
- A pioneer and technology-leader in verified digital identity solutions with a pan-European presence and a global reach.
- Offering of compliant online authentication, identification verification, electronic signature and trust orchestration solutions that reduce risk and enhance user experience.
- Strong client base from the financial services sector with providers and banks and in other industries. In total Signicat has +1,300 enterprise customers.
- Sustainable business model that accelerates digitalisation in the financial services sector and beyond and promotes financial inclusion in society.
Vision & Outlook
- By driving innovation and expanding its user base into new markets, becoming a one-stop-shop for enterprises seeking solutions to facilitate online transactions and prevent fraud.
- Accelerate Signicat’s growth through international expansion.
- Strengthen the company’s position as the leading provider of verified digital identity solutions.
- Scaling into new verticals and products, entering new geographical markets and navigate mergers and acquisitions.
Highlights & Update
- Since Nordic Capital's acquisition in 2019, Signicat has achieved strong organic growth, expanding its customer base to over 45 markets.
- Significant investments made in human resources and product development have enhanced the company’s capabilities and offerings.
- Signicat has expanded its European footprint through seven strategic acquisitions, strengthening its proprietary technology, customer base, and market expertise. These acquisitions include:
- Idfy was acquired in 2019 to strengthen presence in the Nordics.
- The digital identity specialist Connectis acquired in 2020, to create the most comprehensive digital identity platform in the European market.
- Encap Security acquired in 2021 to strengthen Benelux presence.
- Spanish Electronic Identification was acquired in 2021 to expand with its proprietary ID verification technology and enhance its leadership position in Southern Europe.
- Acquisition of the UK-based Trust Orchestration provider Sphonic in April 2022, increasing Signicat's ability to protect customers against fraud, financial crime, and money laundering.
- Smartworks acquired in 2024 to strengthen presence in Iceland.
SECTOR
Technology & Payments
REVENUES 2023
EUR 100 million
EMPLOYEES
430
OWNERSHIP
Fund IX
INVESTMENT DATE
2019
HEAD OFFICE
Trondheim, Norway