PixelPin is a FIDO-certified identity and cybersecurity startup that uses image-based authentication instead of passwords. Its cloud-based platform, hosted on Microsoft Azure, replaces passwords and PINs by letting users select a picture and four specific points in sequence to log into online accounts. The company counts customers including TixCraft, The Growth Hub and Cashmere. Founded in 2011 by Geoff Anderson, PixelPin has offices in London and Cheltenham. It closed a £1.5m Pre-Series A round that brings total funding to date to $4.5m. The company intends to use the funds to open offices in Tokyo and grow its presence in Japan and other Asian markets. PixelPin is a London, UK-based cyber-security company that uses a novel picture-based approach to online authentication. The product leverages personal pictures to replace passwords, aiming to make logins to mobile devices and tablets easier and more secure. Founded by Brian Taylor and Geoff Anderson, the company has pursued a mix of crowdfunding and institutional support. Prior funding includes £55k raised via CrowdCube in April 2012, £250k from the Technology Strategy Board, and an award from Telefonica’s Wayra startup scheme. In March 2013 PixelPin completed a £150k equity crowdfunding round on Seedrs backed by 193 investors. The latest funding supplements its prior grants and awards to support its authentication solution. PixelPin is a London, UK-based provider of mobile and web security solutions. It offers an authentication method where users select points ("passpoints") on a personal picture instead of typing alphanumeric passwords. The company's design mechanism is patent pending. Led by Brian Taylor and Geoff Anderson, PixelPin intends to use the funding for product development, marketing and sales efforts. The company raised £55k through equity crowdfunding on CrowdCube, with thirty-four investors acquiring a 10% stake.

Total raised

$2M

Funding rounds

3

Latest round

Series A

Latest activity

Apr 2019