Unico builds cutting-edge IDTech with Spanner Vector Search

Unico is a leading biometric verification and authentication company addressing the global challenges of identity management and fraud prevention. 

With nearly two decades of experience in the Brazilian market, Unico has become a reliable supplier to over 800 companies, including four of the top five largest banks and leading retailers. Since 2021, Unico has facilitated more than 1.2 billion authentications through digital identity. It is estimated that Unico's solutions have thwarted $14 billion in fraud, by 2023. Valued at over $2.6 billion, the company stands as the second most valuable SaaS company in Latin America, backed by General Atlantics, SoftBank, and Goldman Sachs,  and was recognized as the third most innovative company in Latin America by Fast Company in 2024. 

Currently, working on its global expansion, Unico has an ambitious vision to become the main identity network in the world, thus moving beyond traditional ID verification and ...