Current Holding

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Acquired 2017

オーセンティックス

Advanced authentication solutions that protect the integrity of global supply chains.

STATUS

Current holding

Sub-sector

スマートエネルギーサービス

HQ

United States

Fund

ファンドII

Overview

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.

2019

SPS

2020

Traceless

2021

SIPI

2023

RJE

2024

Nanotech Security Assets