The Origin of Global ID: Rethinking Digital Identity Security.

Founded on a clear vision, Global ID develops innovative biometric technologies focused on security, privacy and trust.

Global ID was founded with a clear ambition: to secure digital identity in a more reliable, private and resilient way.

Since 2013, our teams have been developing advanced biometric technologies based on finger vein recognition, with a strong focus on security, data protection and real-world deployment.


Objective: "To provide a reliable, robust, and accessible solution capable of overcoming the limitations of traditional biometric technologies."

Our Story

A vision built on trust, data protection and innovation.

Digital identity must become more secure, more private and more trustworthy.

At Global ID, we believe that biometric technologies can provide strong authentication without compromising privacy. Our goal is to deliver solutions that protect individuals, organizations and institutions against fraud, identity theft and unauthorized access.

By combining Swiss innovation, patented technologies and privacy-by-design principles, we help build a safer digital identity ecosystem.

Notre vision

Our Swiss Triple Impact Commitments

Global ID is committed to responsible innovation and sustainable development through the Swiss Triple Impact initiative.

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Data Protection & Social Impact

By 2028, we will further strengthen data protection through our finger vein recognition technology.

1% of our annual revenue is dedicated to social inclusion and impact initiatives.
(ODD 3, 8, 9, 16)

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Circular Economy

By 2030, we are committed to ensuring that 100% of our VenoScanners are recyclable.

Take-back and refurbishment programs support this commitment and contribute to a more sustainable technology lifecycle.

(ODD 12, 8)

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Responsible Procurement

We aim for 80% of our key suppliers to meet our responsible procurement standards.

This commitment promotes ethical, sustainable and transparent sourcing practices throughout our supply chain.
(ODD 8, 12)

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Pay Equity

We ensure equal pay for all employees regardless of gender or background.

Our commitment supports fairness, transparency and equal opportunities across the organization.
(ODD 5, 8)


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Diversity & Inclusion

We promote better gender representation across all levels of the organization, with a minimum target of 30% women representation.

Our objective is to achieve full gender parity by 2030.
(ODD 5, 8)

Our Patented Technologies

At Global ID, innovation is at the heart of everything we do.
Every solution is built on proprietary technologies and patented processes resulting from years of research in cryptography, biometrics and access security.


Our patents reflect our commitment to pushing the boundaries of cybersecurity

while ensuring data protection and user privacy.

They enable us to deliver unique, high-performance and certified solutions, developed and hosted in Switzerland according to the highest international standards.

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Finger Vein Recognition

Identification technology based on the analysis of finger vein patterns, providing secure, unique and privacy-preserving authentication.


Europe : EP3746936

US : US11200401

Hong Kong : HK62020022486

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Electronic Identity

Secure digital identity and authentication solution designed for trusted and compliant digital environments.


Europe : EP3949463 

USA : US12231424

CH- GB : EP3949463

Singapour Patent Publication number: SG11202110864

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Biometric Access Control

Biometric access control technology designed to secure workstations, applications and information systems.


USA: US20230084042


Leadership Team & Advisors

Board of Directors

Prof. Serge Vaudenay

Head of the Security and Cryptography Laboratory – EPFL

Dr. Guy Sonna

CEO
Global ID France

André-Michel Fort

Civil HES Engineer Director Alpatec SA

Executive Team

Prof. Lambert Sonna

Founder, CEO & CTO

Stéphane Pinto

Operations Director

Yasmina Sandoz

Marketing & Communications

Riccardo De Filippo

Strategy & Sales Director

Alexandre Pages 

Chief Financial Officer

Dr. Ignacio Asensi 

Head of Software

Strategic Business & Finance Advisors

Dominique Falque

Advisor

Scientific Advisory Board

Dr. Betül Durak

Research Scientist, Security & Cryptography Laboratory – EPFL

Dr. Fatih Balli

 Research Scientist, Security & Cryptography Laboratory – EPFL

Dr. Moez Ben Ali

Healthcare & Humanitarian Technology Advisor

Pr. Sébastien Marcel

Research Scientist at IDIAP, Lecturer at EPFL & UNIL

Dr. Michael Liebling

Senior Research Scientist at IDIAP & Adjunct Professor at UCSB

Pr. Annett Laube

Director, ICT Management Institute – BFH

Pr. Pierre Roduit

Head of Institute, HES-SO Valais-Wallis

Dr. Luciano Torres

Technical Advisory Board Member

Our Partners

Research Partners

We work closely with renowned universities and research organizations to drive innovation in biometric authentication, digital identity, and cybersecurity technologies.

Technology Partners

Our technology partners help strengthen the reliability, security, and scalability of our biometric and digital identity solutions.

Deployment Partners

Our deployment partners support the implementation and operation of our solutions across diverse environments and regions, ensuring successful project delivery.

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Institutional Partners & Supporters

We are proud to be supported by leading Swiss institutions that foster innovation, entrepreneurship, and the development of trusted digital technologies.

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