DUST Identity Overview
- Year Founded
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2011
- Status
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Private
- Employees
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27
- Latest Deal Type
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Series B
- Latest Deal Amount
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$40M
- Investors
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17
DUST Identity General Information
Description
Developer of a technology-based security tag designed to create an unclonable identity layer on any object. The company's technology uses microscopic diamonds to securely link physical items with their digital records so that they can be verified, authenticated, and ultimately trusted, enabling businesses to access individual product sourcing, testing, and certification data on demand to exchange safety information across their value chain.
Contact Information
Website
www.dustidentity.comCorporate Office
- 85 Wells Avenue
- Suite 112
- Newton, MA 02459
- United States
Corporate Office
- 85 Wells Avenue
- Suite 112
- Newton, MA 02459
- United States
DUST Identity Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6. Later Stage VC (Series B) | 05-Dec-2023 | $40M | Completed | Generating Revenue | ||
| 5. Later Stage VC | 08-Dec-2021 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 4. Later Stage VC (Series A) | 24-Jul-2019 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 3. Grant | 01-Jan-2014 | Completed | Startup | |||
| 2. Accelerator/Incubator | 01-Jan-2013 | Completed | Startup | |||
| 1. Accelerator/Incubator | Completed | Startup |
DUST Identity Cap Table
| Stock | # of Shares Authorized |
Par Value | Dividend Rate (%) | Original Issue Price |
Liquidation | Liquidation Pref. Multiple |
Conversion Price | % Owned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series B-1 | ||||||||
| Series B | ||||||||
| Series A-1 | 1,894,798 | $0.000010 | $1.25 | $1.25 | 1x | $1.25 | 14.26% | |
| Series A | 3,567,093 | $0.000010 | $2.8 | $2.8 | 1x | $2.8 | 26.84% |
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DUST Identity Competitors (27)
One of DUST Identity’s 27 competitors is AuthenticID, a Formerly PE-Backed company based in Kirkland, WA.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AuthenticID | Formerly PE-Backed | Kirkland, WA | ||||
| Tierion | Formerly VC-backed | Mountain View, CA | ||||
| OneLogin | Formerly VC-backed | San Francisco, CA | ||||
| Bayometric | Corporation | San Jose, CA | ||||
| Scantrust | Venture Capital-Backed | Lausanne, Switzerland |
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DUST Identity Patents
DUST Identity Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP-4777981-A1 | Generating unique identifiers from a collection of particles | Pending | 15-Sep-2023 | ||
| US-20260268347-A1 | Generating unique identifiers from a collection of particles | Pending | 15-Sep-2023 | ||
| WO-2025059631-A1 | Generating unique identifiers from a collection of particles | Inactive | 15-Sep-2023 | ||
| EP-4493982-A1 | Producing identity markers by electrostatic printing | Pending | 15-Mar-2022 | ||
| EP-4493982-A4 | Producing identity markers by electrostatic printing | Pending | 15-Mar-2022 | G03G15/0822 |
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DUST Identity Investors (17)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8VC | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| AMEX Ventures | Corporate Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Aramex Ventures | Corporate Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Castle Island Partners | PE/Buyout | Minority | ||
| Oxygen Esports | VC-Backed Company | Minority |
DUST Identity FAQs
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When was DUST Identity founded?
DUST Identity was founded in 2011.
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Where is DUST Identity headquartered?
DUST Identity is headquartered in Newton, MA.
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What is the size of DUST Identity?
DUST Identity has 27 total employees.
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What industry is DUST Identity in?
DUST Identity’s primary industry is Electronic Equipment and Instruments.
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Is DUST Identity a private or public company?
DUST Identity is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of DUST Identity?
The current valuation of DUST Identity is .
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What is DUST Identity’s current revenue?
The current revenue for DUST Identity is .
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How much funding has DUST Identity raised over time?
DUST Identity has raised $52.4M.
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Who are DUST Identity’s investors?
8VC, AMEX Ventures, Aramex Ventures, Castle Island Partners, and Oxygen Esports are 5 of 17 investors who have invested in DUST Identity.
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Who are DUST Identity’s competitors?
AuthenticID, Tierion, OneLogin, Bayometric, and Scantrust are some of the 27 competitors of DUST Identity.
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