1Kosmos, a pioneer in identity proofing and passwordless authentication, has been recognized as an Overall Leader, Product Leader, and Innovation Leader in the 2025 KuppingerCole Leadership Compass for Identity Verification. The report praises 1Kosmos for its robust platform, global reach, and innovative approach to secure, privacy-forward identity verification.
1Kosmos named Overall, Product, and Innovation Leader by KuppingerCole.
Platform supports 150+ countries, 2,500+ document types for verification.
Reduced fraud losses by $2.6M for a major U.S. retailer in two months.
Uses private blockchain and user-managed keys for privacy compliance.
Offers NIST, FIDO2, and iBeta-certified identity verification solutions.
Streamlines onboarding, KYC/AML, and fraud prevention with reusable IDs.
The 2025 KuppingerCole Leadership Compass for Identity Verification highlights 1Kosmos for its comprehensive capabilities and market leadership. “This recognition from KuppingerCole reinforces our commitment to delivering frictionless identity verification that addresses passwordless security and privacy requirements for workforce, customer and citizen use cases,” said Hemen Vimadalal, Co-Founder and CEO of 1Kosmos. The platform’s decentralized technology and support for verifiable credentials position it as a key player in the future of digital identity wallets.
1Kosmos excels in document and biometric verification, supporting over 150 countries and 2,500 document types. Its privacy-first architecture, leveraging a private blockchain and user-managed encryption keys, ensures compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and BIPA. The platform’s advanced liveness checks and AI-driven verification reduce fraud, as demonstrated by a $2.6 million fraud loss reduction for a U.S. retailer across 500 stores in just two months.
KuppingerCole recognized 1Kosmos as a Product Leader for its “completeness of document and biometric verification as well as the ability to use the verified identity to support other processes such as onboarding, authentication (including step-up), KYC/AML checks, and fraud prevention.” Its strong APIs and low/no-code workflow builder simplify integration into enterprise environments, making it highly scalable for global organizations.
As an Innovation Leader, 1Kosmos was praised for its “cutting-edge products and high investment in R&D with demonstrated advancements towards fraud reduction and higher-quality verifications.” The platform’s reusable identity wallet enables seamless onboarding and high-assurance authentication for workers, customers, and citizens, while its certifications (NIST 800-63-3, FIDO2, ISO/IEC 30107-1, and PAD 1/2) ensure top-tier security.
1Kosmos has proven its effectiveness in high-stakes environments. A leading telecommunications provider significantly reduced account fraud and identity-related attacks using the platform. With millions of daily authentications for major banks, telecoms, and healthcare organizations, 1Kosmos demonstrates its ability to combat real-world threats at scale, making it a trusted partner for enterprises and government agencies.
1Kosmos’ leadership in the KuppingerCole report underscores its role in shaping the future of identity verification. By combining frictionless user experiences with robust security and privacy, the platform empowers organizations to build trust in digital interactions while addressing evolving global challenges.
1Kosmos enables remote identity verification and passwordless multi-factor authentication for workers, customers, and residents to securely engage with digital services. By unifying identity proofing, credential verification, and strong authentication, the 1Kosmos platform prevents identity impersonation, account takeover, and fraud while delivering frictionless user experiences and preserving the privacy of users' personal information.
The company conducts millions of authentications daily for major banks, telecommunications providers, technology and service providers, healthcare organizations, and retailers worldwide. Backed by Forgepoint Capital and Gula Tech Adventures, 1Kosmos is headquartered in Iselin, New Jersey.
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