SIH is a Norwegian investment company, that owns the majority of the shares in Signicat

SIH - Secure Identity Holding

Viking Venture makes growth equity investments in scale-up companies in the Nordics and the Netherlands. Our investment focus is business to business software companies with international growth potential. Founded in 2001, Viking Venture currently has over NOK 3.5 billion under management and is headquartered in Trondheim, Norway.

Viking Venture

Signicat

Signicat is a digital identity service provider (DISP) and one of the leading providers of e-ID and e-signature solutions in Europe. The company delivers online trust based services to the public and private sector globally. The solutions fulfill operational capabilities in line with international standards and requirements, such as Privacy, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Anti-Terrorist legislation and regulations, as well as Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements for onboarding of new users. Signicat offers some of the most advanced solutions for electronic identity and electronic signatures. The goal is to enable customers to do business more effectively by delivering great user experiences for the end users and at the same time reduce the risk by using advanced security technology. The Signicat solutions are used by banks and financial institutions, insurance companies, government agencies and large corporations as well as small and medium sized businesses. Customers trust Signicat with the responsibility of authenticating users, providing electronic signing, identity proofing and document preservation. Banking grade SLAs are offered, matching customers need for scalability and reliability. Signicat was founded in 2006 as Kantega Secure Identity, a spin-off from Kantega (www.kantega.no). It is owned by Secure Identity Holding (SIH), Viking Venture and the employees. Signicat has offices in UK (London), Germany (Frankfurt), Netherlands (Amsterdam), Portugal (Lisbon), Denmark (Copenhagen), Sweden (Stockholm), Finland (Helsinki) and Norway (Trondheim and Oslo).

<div>Signicat is a Norway-based company specializing in digital identity solutions, offering comprehensive services in identity proofing, authentication, and electronic signing. The company operates an advanced identity platform that integrates over 170 data sources, encompassing national electronic IDs (eIDs), ID document scanning, biometric verification, and data sources for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance checks. Signicat's solutions empower businesses to verify identities, securely log in users, facilitate remote document signing, and automate compliant identity workflows through its modular components.</div>

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Identity & Access Management

Signicat lands deal with BMW

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 Signicat is a Norway-based company specializing in digital identity solutions, offering comprehensive services in identity proofing, authentication, and electronic signing. The company operates an advanced identity platform that integrates over 170 data sources, encompassing national electronic IDs (eIDs), ID document scanning, biometric verification, and data sources for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance checks. Signicat's solutions empower businesses to verify identities, securely log in users, facilitate remote document signing, and automate compliant identity workflows through its modular components.
 
 
 The authentication solutions offer secure multi-factor login options, including electronic IDs, biometric scanning, SMS/email one-time passwords (OTPs), and in-app solutions, ensuring robust security and user convenience. The company's electronic signing offerings support remote document signing via a self-service portal, mobile apps, and API integrations, enabling seamless integration into business processes. Furthermore, Signicat's trust orchestration tools automate and optimize compliant identity and risk management workflows.
 
 
 In March 2024, Signicat acquired SmartWorks, an Icelandic provider of e-signatures and anti-fraud solutions, strengthening its presence in the country. This acquisition expanded Signicat's product portfolio and customer base in the Icelandic market.
 
 
 In April 2019, Signicat was acquired by Nordic Capital, a private equity fund in Europe.
 
 
 Key customers and partnerships
 
 
 Signicat integrated Italy's national digital identity system, SPID (Sistema Pubblico di Identit&agrave; Digitale), into its electronic identity portfolio in September 2023. This integration enables Italian citizens living across Europe to use SPID for services like opening bank accounts, renting cars, signing mortgages, and other onboarding processes.
 
 
 As of May 2024, the company served over 13,000 companies globally across various sectors, such as financial services, payments, insurance, mobility, and government organizations. Its key customers include Santander, Allianz, DNB, Telia, and Nordea.
 
 
 
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FortifID is a software company that puts individuals back in control of their identity and directly connects individuals to institutions. The company building a network to power secure, trusted &amp; robust consumer data for the digital world, also enabling individuals to seize control over the use of their personal data. They solve the needs ofbusinesses that use, buy or sell personal data, as well as the privacy needs of consumers for business using personal data, for business selling personal data, and for individuals. Their vision is a data solution for the digital age using blockchain and next-gen concepts from MIT. FortifID was founded in 2017 and is based in Mountain View, California, USA.

FortifID

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 Keycloak is an open-source identity and access management (IAM) solution developed by Red Hat. It provides robust user authentication, authorization, and single sign-on (SSO) capabilities, allowing users to securely access multiple applications and services with a single set of credentials. Keycloak supports industry-standard protocols such as OpenID Connect, OAuth 2.0, and SAML 2.0, ensuring interoperability and seamless integration with various applications and frameworks.
 
 
 One of Keycloak's key features is its ability to act as an identity provider (IdP), handling user authentication and attribute assertions. It can also function as a service provider (SP), relying on external IdPs for authentication and authorization. Keycloak offers a user-friendly administration console, where administrators can manage users, roles, and permissions, as well as configure authentication methods, federation settings, and authorization policies.
 
 
 Keycloak supports user federation, allowing it to integrate with existing user stores such as LDAP and Active Directory. It also enables identity brokering, empowering users to authenticate using their existing social media accounts or external identity providers. Additionally, Keycloak provides customizable login pages, password recovery mechanisms, and support for multi-factor authentication, enhancing security and user experience.
 
 
 As an open-source project, Keycloak benefits from community contributions, ensuring its continuous improvement and adaptation to evolving business needs. Organizations can leverage the extensive documentation, forums, and resources provided by the Keycloak community for support and guidance during implementation and customization.
 
 
 
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Keycloak

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 miniOrange provides Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions offering a range of products, including Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB). Its solutions secure access to various applications and cloud services while enabling seamless user experiences.&nbsp;
 
 
 miniOrange's technology allows organizations to implement access control policies based on factors like IP addresses, locations, devices, and time restrictions, providing granular control over data access. Additionally, its solutions integrate with platforms such as Microsoft 365, ServiceNow, Oracle EBS, and Zoom, enabling businesses to enhance security across their digital ecosystems. With a strong focus on compliance and data protection, miniOrange's IAM offerings help enterprises mitigate risks associated with unauthorized access, data breaches, and cyber threats.
 
 
 Key customers and partnerships
 
 
 miniOrange's client base spans various industries, including government entities, healthcare organizations, and enterprises across the US.&nbsp;
 
 
 miniOrange partners with companies like Oracle, Microsoft, ServiceNow, and Zoom, integrating their IAM solutions to secure access to these platforms seamlessly. Its extensive app integration library, comprising over 5,000 applications, allows organizations to optimize resources and costs while streamlining authentication and access management processes.
 
 
 
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miniOrange

One Identity solutions for Identity and Access Management Identity and access management for the real world. One Identity solutions eliminate the complexities and time-consuming processes often required to govern identities, manage privileged accounts and control access. Their solutions enhance business agility while addressing your IAMchallenges with on-premises, cloud and hybrid environments.

One Identity

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 SailPoint provides identity security solutions for enterprises. Its identity governance and administration (IGA) platform, IdentityIQ, allows organizations to manage and secure access to applications, data, and cloud resources across their entire IT infrastructure. IdentityIQ automates user provisioning, access requests, access certifications, and policy enforcement, ensuring that users have the appropriate level of access based on their roles and responsibilities.
 
 
 IdentityIQ integrates with various enterprise systems, including cloud, mobile, and on-premises applications, through connectors and APIs. This integration allows for synchronized user access management across the organization's technology landscape. The platform's key components include, 1)Identity Cube, a centralized repository for user identities and access rights, 2)Policies for enforcing organizational and regulatory standards, 3)Workflows for automating identity-related processes, and 4)Tasks, scheduled or event-driven processes for executing specific activities).
 
 
 SailPoint's identity governance solution helps organizations streamline audit and compliance processes, enhance security posture, and improve operational efficiency. It offers features such as role-based access control (RBAC), separation of duties (SoD) enforcement, password management, and compliance reporting. The platform leverages AI and machine learning (ML) capabilities to automate tasks, analyze identity data, and assist in determining appropriate access levels.
 
 
 In August 2022, SailPoint was acquired by Thoma Bravo in an all-cash transaction valued at ~USD 6.9 billion. Subsequently, it was delisted from the New York Stock Exchange.
 
 
 Key customers and partnerships
 
 
 SailPoint has established partnerships with various technology companies and has a strong customer base spanning multiple industries. Some notable customers are General Electric, Vodafone, ADP, and Western Union. SailPoint has also formed a partnership with Circle Security, a decentralized threat prevention platform, to enhance the security offerings for its customers.
 
 
 SailPoint actively collaborates with industry leaders, such as Cisco and Rapid7, to expand its identity security solutions and integrate with their respective products and services. The company maintains a partner ecosystem, including managed security service providers (MSSPs) and resellers, to facilitate the deployment and adoption of its identity governance solutions across various market segments.
 
 
 
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SailPoint

Platforms that manage and control user access to systems, applications, and resources and govern the policies, processes, and controls necessary to ensure appropriate access levels, permissions, and entitlements are granted to users based on their roles, responsibilities, and organizational requirements

Platforms that manage and maintain controls, policies, and systems that govern the entire lifecycle of an employee's access to company resources, systems, and data

Platforms that provide an additional layer of security beyond traditional username and password authentication, including controls such as one-time passwords (OTP), biometric data recognition (such as fingerprint, facial recognition), hardware tokens, or push notifications to mobile devices as a means to strengthen the authentication process

Platforms that manage and secure the digital identities and access rights of customers or users across various applications, services, and resources of an organization

Platforms that focus on managing user credentials, including passwords, to ensure secure access to systems, applications, data and resources

Platforms that enable users to authenticate once and gain access to multiple systems, applications, or services without the need to provide separate credentials for each system or resource access and usage

IAM solutions enable personalization by tailoring user rights, roles, and access to services based on individual profiles

IAM solutions enhance transparency and accountability by controlling user access, monitoring activity, facilitating audits, and preventing unauthorized access, ensuring business data integrity

AI/ML in IAM help automate risk analysis, anomaly detection, and adapt access controls, improving security.

Certain customer IAM providers also offer biometric authentication solutions

This is a key demand driver for IAM solutions as companies switch to a hybrid work environment, driving the increased need to manage user identity and access to organizational resources

Companies offering IAM solutions offer their solutions under a B2B SaaS model

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