FacePhi key facts
Last updated- Legal entity
- Facephi Biometria, S.A.
- Headquarters
- Spain (ES)
- Ownership
- Independent
- Founded
- 2012
- Data hosting
- Spain
- Infrastructure
- IBM Cloud
- Deployment
- SaaS
- Open source
- No
- US Cloud Act exposure
- Exposed
- Replaces
- Jumio, Okta
About FacePhi
Facephi is a global leader in biometric solutions for identity verification, headquartered in Alicante, Spain. Founded in 2012, the company provides a comprehensive Identity Platform that utilizes facial recognition, AI, and machine learning to secure digital transactions and authenticate users. Their flagship product, Selphi, allows users to access accounts and authorize transactions via a selfie, eliminating the need for traditional PINs or passwords. The company primarily serves high-stakes industries including banking, financial services, healthcare, and travel, with a client base featuring major global institutions. While rooted in Spain, Facephi maintains an international presence with subsidiaries in South Korea, Uruguay, and the UK. Their technology is designed for rapid integration via cloud environments, specifically leveraging a strategic partnership with IBM Cloud for secure and stable global deployment.
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