Distinkt provides physical‑to‑digital authentication solutions that combine patented nano‑engineered pigments with a digital product passport to verify product authenticity and prevent counterfeiting. The pigments create a secure physical identifier on each item, while the digital layer enables real‑time verification and traceability across the supply chain. Brands in sectors such as fashion, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and electronics use the system to enhance transparency and build lasting consumer trust.
Funding
$155.4K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Counterfeit products across sectors such as fashion, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and electronics erode consumer trust and cause significant financial losses, while complex supply chains make it difficult for brands to prove authenticity and trace product origins.
Solution
Distinkt embeds a secure physical identifier into each item using patented nano‑engineered pigments that act as a unique, tamper‑evident marker. The physical marker is linked to a digital product passport, enabling layered verification from sourcing through distribution to resale. Brands can authenticate products in‑store or via consumer‑facing apps, while the digital passport records provenance data and supports traceability, compliance, and circularity initiatives. The combined material‑level security and digital verification create a resilient anti‑counterfeiting system that enhances transparency and builds consumer confidence.
Target Audience
Primary customers are brands and manufacturers in high‑risk sectors—such as fashion, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and electronics—that require robust anti‑counterfeiting and traceability solutions for their products.
Features
- Patented nano‑engineered pigments that embed a unique, invisible identifier directly into the product material
- Dynamic color‑changing QR codes activated by ultraviolet or infrared light for on‑demand visual verification
- Digital product passport platform that stores provenance, authentication status, and lifecycle data
- Integration with blockchain for immutable record‑keeping and secure data sharing across supply‑chain partners
- API and SDK tools that allow brands to incorporate authentication checks into mobile apps, point‑of‑sale systems, and e‑commerce platforms
- Real‑time analytics dashboard (Argus Intelligence) providing visibility into product movement and counterfeit alerts