Entrust has announced that it has entered into exclusive discussions to acquire London-based Onfido, a leader in cloud-based, AI-powered identity verification (IDV) technology. 

With this contemplated acquisition, Entrust would add a compliant AI/ML-based biometric and document IDV tech stack to its portfolio of identity solutions.  

Additionally, Entrust would have the opportunity to advance the use of biometric-based authentication in high-value transactions and signing events.  

Entrust says this potential acquisition would bring technology together to provide enhanced identity-based solutions that enable more secure interactions at scale for people, enterprises and institutions. 

Entrust ensuring privacy  

“We chose to enter into discussions to acquire Onfido because we believe they have the best-in-class IDV team, capabilities and tech stack in the world,” said Todd Wilkinson, President and Chief Executive Officer, Entrust.  

“With the emergence of AI-based attacks, the identity verification game has changed.  

“Deepfakes and synthetic identity are driving a global need for a powerful level of identity assurance that facilitates crucial digital journeys in banking, finance, government, travel and more.  

“Step-up authentication using biometric-based, AI-driven identity verification will be critical to ensuring security, privacy and trust in these high-value digital-first interactions. 

“Onfido IDV solutions have proven their value in Europe’s high-compliance environment.  

“With the proposed acquisition of Onfido, Entrust would have the opportunity to provide unmatched identity security solutions at a time when they are needed most among enterprises and institutions.” 

Founded in 2012, Onfido makes it easy for people to access services through digital verification. 

The company has over $130 million in annually recurring revenue (ARR) and more than 500 employees.  

Onfido’s over 1,200 customers globally include some of the world’s leading financial institutions, e-commerce, gambling and gaming companies and sharing economy platforms. 

Any agreement remains subject to regulatory approval and other steps required in accordance with applicable laws. 

Digital trust 

“We’re excited to be entering into early and exclusive discussions with Entrust to potentially expand access to the most advanced and secure digital identity verification solutions worldwide,” said Mike Tuchen, Chief Executive Officer, Onfido.  

“Digital identities are enabling new levels of simplicity and access for people across the globe. 

“The potential of Onfido’s powerful AI and machine learning-driven identity verification and Entrust’s proven identity security solutions would make a new world of digital trust possible.”

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