Identy.io Announces Strategic Expansion in Africa

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Identy.io, a global biometric authentication technology company specializing in secure, mobile-first identity verification, announced its expansion plans for Africa. The move aims to enhance the company’s service offerings in key markets including Kenya and Nigeria, helping bridge the digital gap with biometric authentication technology tailored to Africa’s unique economic development needs.

To support this expansion, the company has appointed a regional leadership team to engage with stakeholders across government, financial services, telecommunications, and other regulated sectors. Additionally, Matus Kapusta has been appointed as Product Director for Identy.io’s Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS) product portfolios.

As governments across Africa implement national digital identity systems to improve service delivery, promote financial inclusion, and develop digital public infrastructure, the need for effective identity solutions continues to grow. According to World Bank ID4D data, approximately 80% of adults in Sub-Saharan Africa possess basic identification, though significant disparities remain between countries, with many reporting coverage below 70%. These gaps limit access to essential services and economic opportunities.

Countries such as Kenya and Nigeria are investing heavily in public digital infrastructure by integrating identity systems with public services, financial access, and mobile connectivity as part of broader economic development initiatives.

“Identy.io is committed to being the leading long-term partner in digital public and private infrastructure for our African clients. We are transforming the traditional industry model, which often relies on expensive and inflexible digital infrastructure. Instead, Identy.io adopts a software-first approach, minimizing reliance on specialized biometric hardware. Our technology supports biometric capture using standard smartphones, processes identity documents, issues digital identities to individuals lacking formal identification, and facilitates large-scale biometric verification and deduplication. This innovative yet simplified approach allows our clients to reach underserved communities by providing individuals with multimodal access to secure their digital identities and explore new economic opportunities,” stated Antony Vendhan, Co-founder of Identy.io.

Identy.io is currently focusing its expansion in Africa on Kenya and Nigeria, with plans to enter additional African markets as part of a phased regional growth strategy. The company’s regional leadership team will collaborate with public and private sector clients to support responsible, scalable identity implementations aligned with national digital transformation priorities.

As part of its industry validation strategy, Identy.io’s ABIS system has completed MOSIP’s partner compliance process and is listed on the MOSIP Marketplace, a platform that enables governments and ecosystem partners to evaluate compliant technologies for MOSIP-aligned deployments. MOSIP supports governments in designing, developing, and implementing foundational digital identity systems tailored to local requirements.

Leadership Appointments

To further support regional expansion, Identy.io has made several key leadership appointments:

  • Dr. Olajide Olasiyan-Ola, Regional Head for West Africa: With more than 20 years of experience in biometric identity and digital infrastructure, Dr. Olasiyan-Ola has held senior leadership roles in major identity initiatives, including Nigeria’s Bank Verification Number program. He holds a PhD in Leadership, an MBA with Distinction from Keller Graduate School, and a BSc in Information Technology.
  • Edwin Mutisya, Senior Sales Manager: Based in Kenya, Edwin brings extensive experience working with banks and telecom operators to implement secure identity solutions. He specializes in translating advanced technologies into cost-effective deployments and has deep knowledge of Africa’s regulatory environments.
  • Matus Kapusta, Product Director: With over 16 years of experience in biometric innovation, Kapusta will lead Identy.io’s ABIS product portfolio, focusing on the strategic development and delivery of biometric solutions at scale.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Identy.io.