FinPin is a Vienna-based intellectual property company focused on pioneering biometric access solutions. Since 2014, FinPin has been driving innovation in this field, securing a European patent that later resulted in granted patents in both the United States and Canada. The company’s core patent family has been licensed to banks and identity providers across Europe, forming the backbone of a consumer-friendly multi-factor authentication process. FinPin’s founders and investors are united by a strong belief in the strategic importance of identity management and the advancement of European technologies for European enterprises.
Patented Biometric Access – Smarter, Safer, Password-Free
Triggered by an External Application
An internet-based application requests user authentication via a secure connection to the authentication service.
Authentication Starts on Your Device
The user’s mobile terminal receives a transaction request and prompts for a biometric input (e.g., fingerprint).
Private Key Access Only Upon Match
The mobile device locally verifies the biometric input and, if valid, unlocks a private key stored securely on the device.
Transaction Identifier Is Signed and Sent Back
The transaction identifier is digitally signed using the private key and returned to the authentication service.
Final Check Before Access is Granted
The authentication service verifies the signature and – if it is authentic – confirms the successful authentication to the external application.
Scalable and Redundant by Design
Authentication can be handled by multiple redundant services, making the system robust and scalable for a wide range of applications—from websites to IoT.
At FinPin, we are dedicated to redefining secure access through advanced biometric technology. Our internationally patented innovations are designed to provide companies, organizations, and individuals with secure, user-friendly solutions for protecting digital services. To enable broad adoption, our technology is available for licensing on local, regional, and global scales—empowering partners to confidently integrate proven biometric multi-factor authentication into their platforms, services, and infrastructures with scalability in mind.
Rooted in strong European principles, we champion digital sovereignty by delivering secure, privacy-centric identity management solutions that align with rigorous regional data protection standards such as GDPR. Our technology allows organizations to retain full control over user data and authentication processes, reducing dependence on non-European or non-US providers. By replacing traditional passwords with seamless multi-factor authentication—verifying what users know, have, and are—we provide a privacy-first framework that upholds user rights and ensures data locality.
While embracing a positive and open stance towards collaboration, we uphold integrity and innovation as the foundation of all we do. We rigorously protect our intellectual property to ensure ethical and responsible use of our cutting-edge biometric technologies. Simultaneously, we cultivate transparent and trusting partnerships with like-minded organizations committed to secure, user-centric digital experiences. Together, we drive the development of solutions that meet the highest standards of security and privacy while reinforcing Europe’s technological independence and fostering trust in the digital identity landscape.
For detailed technical insights into FinPin’s biometric authentication method, you can download the full patent specification here.
This patent outlines our secure, decentralized multi-factor authentication process based on biometric verification and cryptographic signatures.
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