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Biometrics startup ecosystem

We track 2 organisations in this sector across 2+ countries.

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Humanode

Tbilisi, Georgia · Startup

Blockchain infrastructure startup operating from Tbilisi since 2020, building a crypto-biometric network where one human equals one node. Humanode uses Proof-of-Uniqueness and Proof-of-Existence protocols based on biometric face scanning to establish Sybil resistance without revealing identity. The network is built on Polkadot infrastructure and in 2024 recorded a Nakamoto Coefficient of 236 — the highest decentralisation score ever measured for a blockchain. The project has raised approximately $23 million.

GeorgiaTbilisiGrowthBlockchainBiometricsInfrastructureWeb3

Innovatrics

Bratislava, Slovakia · Startup

Innovatrics is a global leader in biometrics, known for highly accurate fingerprint and facial recognition algorithms. Its technology is used by governments and enterprises for elections, border control, national ID systems, and KYC compliance. The company is established, profitable, and influential in the identity market, exporting Slovak engineering excellence into critical infrastructure worldwide.

SlovakiaBratislavaGrowthBiometricsSecurityAI