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INSIDE Secure S.A.
INSIDE Secure S.A., a French cybersecurity firm, specialized in embedded security for IoT and payments. Acquired by Verimatrix in 2019.
INSIDE Secure S.A.
INSIDE Secure S.A. was established as a French semiconductor and security software firm, focusing on the design of secure elements and embedded security solutions. The company's technology underpins authentication and encryption for IoT devices, mobile payments (NFC), and digital identity cards. Its product line includes hardware secure elements, secure microcontrollers, and cryptographic software stacks. The firm has historically served clients across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, with a footprint in telecommunications, banking, and government identity markets. Public records indicate the company was listed on Euronext Paris and later acquired by Verimatrix in 2019, integrating its technology into broader cybersecurity offerings. Team size and current active deployment figures remain undocumented; the firm operates as an R&D-driven entity with a discrete professional count. A notable 2019 acquisition by Verimatrix folded the company into a larger software security platform, effectively ending its independent operations. This structural shift differentiates INSIDE Secure from standalone family offices or investment firms: it was a technology supplier acquired for its IP portfolio and embedded security expertise, not a capital allocator. Succession post-acquisition is external to the firm itself.
General information
Firm type
other
Year founded
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AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Europe
Country
France
City
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Corporate office
France
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What does INSIDE Secure S.A. develop?
INSIDE Secure designs secure elements and embedded security software for IoT devices, mobile payments (NFC), and digital identity solutions. Its products include hardware security modules and cryptographic stacks.
Who acquired INSIDE Secure, and when?
Verimatrix acquired INSIDE Secure in 2019, integrating its technology into a broader software security platform for connected devices. The exact terms were not publicly disclosed.
Is INSIDE Secure still operating independently?
No. Following the 2019 acquisition by Verimatrix, INSIDE Secure's operations and IP were folded into Verimatrix's product line. It no longer operates as an independent entity.
What industries did INSIDE Secure serve?
The firm served banking, telecommunications, and government sectors with secure authentication and encryption solutions. It focused on OEMs requiring embedded security for SIM cards, payment terminals, and identity documents.
Where was INSIDE Secure headquartered?
The company was headquartered in France. Public records note an additional presence across Europe, but specific office addresses were not disclosed.
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