NineID is a technology company.
NineID has raised $5.0M across 2 funding rounds.
NineID has raised $5.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
NineID is a technology company that builds a free, privacy-compliant digital passport platform for managing workers, contractors, visitors, and their documents. It enables enterprises to upload documents once and reuse them everywhere, automating compliance, access control, and verification to eliminate manual admin work, reduce queues, and ensure audit readiness[1][2][3]. Serving large organizations in construction, manufacturing, logistics, and facilities management—such as Danone Group, A.S. Watson Group, TVH, Sabic, and PSA International—NineID solves critical problems like time lost to manual onboarding (40-60 minutes per contractor per year), security bottlenecks at gates, and compliance risks during audits[1][3]. The platform boosts site productivity with instant entry for pre-verified workers, automates reminders for training and documents, and provides real-time data for undeniable proof of due diligence, driving strong growth evidenced by global clients, offices in Ghent (Belgium) and New York, and multiple awards including 2 OSPA awards, Computable Tech Startup of the Year, and AIPC Innovation Award[1][3].
Headquartered in Ghent, Belgium, with a New York office, NineID emerged as an award-winning innovator in security solutions, focusing on streamlining access flows for contractors and visitors[3][5]. While specific founders are not detailed in available sources, the company has gained traction through early adoption by major enterprises facing high-volume contractor management challenges, such as processing 15,000 contractors efficiently[1]. Pivotal moments include reducing security queues significantly, enabling single-click audit compliance, and minimizing dead time to minutes—testimonials from users like Florian Dumont and Nick Van Maele highlight these wins in real-world deployments[1]. NineID's evolution centers on expanding from basic document collection to a full suite of automation tools, earning accolades like OSPA awards and recognition at events such as ASIS Europe[3].
NineID rides the wave of digital transformation in physical security and compliance, where enterprises manage growing numbers of contractors and visitors amid stricter regulations like GDPR and industry safety standards[2][3]. Timing is ideal as post-pandemic hybrid work, supply chain complexities, and audit pressures amplify needs for contactless, automated verification—reducing manual bottlenecks aligns with broader PropTech, SecTech, and workforce management trends[1][4]. Market forces favoring NineID include rising cybersecurity-physical security convergence, demand for zero-trust access in multi-site operations, and cost pressures on admin tasks, positioning it against competitors in contractor management[4]. By serving blue-chip clients globally, NineID influences the ecosystem through enhanced efficiency standards, proactive risk mitigation, and privacy-focused innovation, as seen in ASIS Europe recognition[3].
NineID is poised for accelerated expansion by deepening integrations with enterprise systems like HRIS and ERP, targeting more sectors like energy and pharma amid tightening global compliance mandates. Trends like AI-driven risk assessment and IoT gate automation will amplify its platform, potentially evolving into a full workforce orchestration hub. Its influence could grow through partnerships and further awards, solidifying its role as a compliance enabler—echoing its core promise of turning admin drudgery into seamless security.
NineID has raised $5.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
NineID's investors include Pitchdrive, Wim Derkinderen, Connect Ventures, Notion Capital, Christina Cacioppo, Louis Jonckheere, Pieterjan Bouten.
NineID has raised $5.0M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $4.0M Venture Round in May 2025.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | $4.0M Venture Round | Pitchdrive, Wim Derkinderen | |
| Jun 1, 2023 | $1.0M Seed | Connect Ventures, Notion Capital, Pitchdrive, Christina Cacioppo, Louis Jonckheere, Pieterjan Bouten, Wim Derkinderen |