Authentix is a market-leading provider of authentication and identification solutions that prevent the illicit trade of high-value, high-volume critical products.
The company operates across three verticals: Tax & Marketplace Governance, Currency, and Brand Protection. Through a local presence in Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, and a comprehensive network of partners, Authentix delivers holistic solutions on a global scale to government entities, central banks and corporations.
Approx. Revenue
$130m
Employees
~550
Countries
20+
Bolt-on acquisitions
5
Why we invested
01
Complete authentication and information-services platform, giving customers actionable insights to manage the integrity of global supply chains and combat illicit trade.
02
Aggregates product and supply-chain data in a proprietary, cloud-based information system with sophisticated data analytics.
03
Blue-chip customer base that provides high credibility and supports new customer wins.
04
Strong contractual revenues and a highly visible opportunity pipeline.
Buy-and-build
Acquisitions completed under Bluewater ownership, building Authentix into an integrated global authentication and supply-chain integrity platform.