Unico Acquires OwnID
September 19, 2025
Brazilian identity network Unico has acquired OwnID, a U.S.-based startup that provides passkey-first, passwordless authentication and biometric login solutions. The deal strengthens Unico's passwordless authentication capabilities as it expands internationally; Unico processes ~25 million identity transactions per month while OwnID handles over 3.5 million authentications monthly and counts Nestlé, SAP, the NFL and Michael Kors among its clients.
- Buyers
- Unico
- Targets
- OwnID
- Industry
- Cybersecurity
- Location
- California, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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