Valyd offers an active identity platform that substitutes static passwords with device‑generated cryptographic biometric proofs using 3‑D facial liveness detection and zero‑knowledge verification. The solution delivers sub‑second, per‑action signatures, dynamic permissioning, instant session kill‑switches, and immutable audit trails through REST APIs and SDKs for seamless enterprise integration.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Enterprise applications continue to rely on static passwords and token-based authentication, exposing organizations to credential stuffing, phishing, synthetic identity attacks, and deep‑fake‑driven fraud. These legacy methods generate high operational costs from password resets, help‑desk tickets, and compliance penalties while still failing to guarantee that the person performing an action is the legitimate user.
Solution
Valyd delivers an active identity platform that replaces static credentials with cryptographic biometric proofs generated on the user’s device. By combining device‑local 3‑D liveness detection, intent verification, and zero‑knowledge proof protocols, the system produces a short‑lived cryptographic signature that authenticates each interaction in milliseconds. Dynamic permissioning ties access rights to the verified biometric identity, and an instant kill‑switch revokes access the moment a biometric link is broken. All verification data remain on the user’s device, ensuring zero‑knowledge compliance with BIPA and GDPR, while audit logs capture “who (live‑verified) did what” for effortless regulatory reporting. The platform exposes RESTful APIs and SDKs for seamless integration with SaaS tools such as Slack, Salesforce, and custom enterprise back‑ends.
Target Audience
The primary customers are security‑focused enterprises and SaaS providers that require frictionless, fraud‑resistant authentication for employees, customers, and agents, as well as development teams integrating identity verification into their applications.
Features
- Device‑local 3‑D facial liveness and intent detection that generates a cryptographic proof in ~4 seconds, never transmitting raw biometric data.
- Zero‑knowledge proof verification ensures identity confirmation without exposing personally identifiable information.
- Live‑re‑verification for dynamic permissioning, enabling per‑action access levels that adapt to the user’s role in real time.
- Instant kill‑switch that invalidates all active sessions with a single command, preventing credential reuse after termination.
- Immutable audit trail linking each action to a verified biometric signature, simplifying SOC‑2, GDPR, and BIPA compliance reporting.
- Enterprise‑grade SDKs and REST APIs for rapid integration with existing identity providers, SSO solutions, and custom applications.
- Sub‑second verification latency (4–6 s) supports high‑throughput environments such as transaction processing and customer support portals.
- Built‑in compliance controls, including data residency options and consent management for biometric capture.