In today’s digital world, verifying who you are is both vital and challenging. Mobai exists to make it simple, secure, and inclusive to ensure the correct, genuine person can do what they need to do - whether it’s unlocking a door or authorizing a bank payment. We are a Norwegian biometrics company on a mission to make the world safer and more accessible through advanced use of biometrics technology, built with privacy and trust at its core.
Let's rid the world of fraud by securing identity for all
Every day, people use passwords, PIN codes, and ID cards to prove their identity online – but these methods are far from perfect. Social engineering and data breaches constantly threaten traditional authentication.
It’s difficult to know if the right person is truly behind a transaction or request - and if they intend to do the action they are performing, and that are the fundamental problems we work on in Mobai. It is not getting any less relevant with the massive fraud growth powered by large language models, deep fakes and generative AI. The cost of cyber crime today are already the third largest economy in the world, and we strive every day in Mobai to rid the world of fraud.
This approach isn’t just about security and convenience; it’s about inclusion. Globally, around 850 million people lack any official ID, leaving them unable to access banking, government services, and other essentials. Biometrics can bridge this gap. Mobai cares deeply that everyone – even those without passports or driver’s licenses – can identify themselves and participate fully in the modern world. Thus with biometrics it is possible to build a world that just work - for everyone, everywhere, without effort.
In Norway, we’ve seen how a well-designed digital ID can transform society: close to 100% of Norwegians use eIDs (the national electronic ID) for everything from banking to public services. Mobai is building biometric solutions to extend secure digital identity to all, so no one is left behind, and our learnings from the Nordics are that biometrics is at the core in the next generation identity infrastructure.
Built by Norwegian Scientific Experts, Trusted by Industry
Mobai’s strength comes from its people. We were founded by a team of world-class biometric scientists and engineers out of the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and the Norwegian Biometrics Laboratory back in 2019. Since then we have grown to be trusted by key institutes in Europe.
The founding team includes Brage Strand (CEO) and Martin Stokkenes (CTO) – along with professors Raghavendra Ramachandra, Kiran Raja, and Christoph Busch, renowned experts from the Norwegian Biometrics Laboratory. Together, we bring decades of experience in biometrics, cybersecurity, financial services and identity industry. It is one of few companies in the world where you can sit down with professors and PHDs to tailor the solutions to your need.
We come from a culture that values security, simplicity, and reliability. That ethos is ingrained in Mobai’s DNA. With our Nordic origin we highly value privacy and we adhere strictly to European GDPR privacy standards.
Our blend of academic science prowess and down-to-earth pragmatism means we build solutions that are both cutting-edge and easy to use. We’re proud to be “small enough” to give clients personal, focused attention, while “big enough” to deliver world-class innovation. When you partner with Mobai, you’ll find we are easy to work with – a nimble and independent, responsive team that listens and adapts to your needs. We believe in co-creation and transparency, not black-box vendor lock-in.
And our track record speaks for itself. Mobai’s technology has earned the confidence of multiple banking and tech companies in the Nordics, and it is great to have financial investors that have experience from building the core of Cisco video systems and scaling large companies as a part of Google's executive team.
Why Mobai? – Key Takeaways
- Mission-Driven: We’re passionate about making the world safer and more inclusive. Our goal is that everyone – not just those with documents or the tech-savvy – can verify their identity easily and securely. Empowering individuals is at the heart of Mobai’s mission.
- Proven Technology: Mobai delivers world-leading facial verification solutions, born from years of science based work. Our system is battle-tested against fraud with strong anti-spoofs measure that stops account takeovers, and removes the headaches of passwords.
- Privacy by Design: We go beyond compliance to truly preserve user privacy. With Mobai, organizations can deploy biometrics with confidence, knowing users’ sensitive data isn’t at risk. Our approach has even been discussed as a part of the Data Protection Authority sandbox: datatilsynet.no.
- Experienced Team: Mobai is built by pioneers in biometrics – the kind of experts who have written standards and led international research. When you talk to Mobai, you’re talking to the biometric experts, not a faceless corporation.
- Trust and Flexibility: As a Norwegian company, we operate in a highly digital identity and fintech ecosystems. We bring Nordic integrity, quality, and down-to-earth collaboration to every partnership. Our smaller size means agility – we move fast and customize our solutions to fit your needs, working with you (not just for you).
Cutting-Edge Biometric Technology with Privacy Built-In
This combination of strong security and privacy protection sets Mobai apart. We’re not just building a face recognition system; we’re building a trust ecosystem to ensure that a genuine person are doing their intended action. Our technology furthermore ensures that their biometric data can’t be misused or leaked. Furthermore, as a primary goal of ours is to prevent fraud, by building technology specifically aimed at stopping identity theft, banking fraud, and money laundering attempts. We need to bring and build sophistiacted defense measures to combat the increasing threat of digital scammers and their use of ever-more sophisticated tools.
We’re ready to be your trusted partner in the next generation of secure identity proofing, authenticaiton and identity management. Together, let’s make the world a more secure, inclusive place – one face at a time.