UniqKey

UniqKey, a cybersecurity firm based in Herlev, Denmark, offers a password and access management platform tailored for the European market, with a particular focus on serving small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company was founded in 2017 by Hakan Yagci and Otto Tyge Krabbe. Yagci, the current CEO, established UniqKey after experiencing the complexities of implementing cybersecurity solutions in a previous role at OrderYoyo, which had its IPO in 2021. This experience highlighted the need for a solution that balanced robust security with user-friendliness.

UniqKey's core offering is a business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-government (B2G) solution that simplifies and secures employee logins. The business model is primarily subscription-based, with different pricing tiers including a freemium option for basic use and premium/enterprise plans for more advanced features. The company's platform centralizes password management, giving IT departments control over employee access and a clear view of security policies. For employees, it streamlines the login process by automating authentication tasks, thereby increasing productivity. A key feature is its mobile-centric approach, which requires a mobile app for system logins, similar to national digital ID applications like MitID in Denmark or BankID in Sweden. This method enhances security by moving encrypted password protection to the individual employee's device.

The platform provides features such as a password generator, secure password sharing, single sign-on (SSO) capabilities, and automatic filling of two-factor authentication (2FA) codes. It also addresses the issue of "shadow IT" by providing visibility into all software and services being used within an organization. Hosted in Denmark, the platform adheres to European data security standards, including GDPR, and is ISO 27001 certified. UniqKey has shown significant growth, reporting a 100% year-over-year increase for the past two years and serving over 500 SMEs across Europe. In August 2024, the company secured €5.35 million in a Series A funding round led by the Swedish venture capital firm BackingMinds, bringing its total funding raised to over $7.44 million across five rounds. This capital is intended to fuel further growth, product development, and expansion across Europe, with the goal of becoming a market leader in password management.

Keywords: password management, access management, cybersecurity, identity management, B2B SaaS, SME security, single sign-on, two-factor authentication, GDPR compliance, European cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, data security, access control, shadow IT, enterprise security, mobile authentication, user provisioning, secure password sharing, Series A, Denmark