ToothPic

ToothPic is an Italian cybersecurity startup founded in 2016, born as a University spinoff of Politecnico of Torino. In their mission to revolutionize authentication, ToothPic has developed a groundbreaking solution that leverages the unique feature of smartphone camera sensors, turning each of the 6 billion smartphones in the world into a unique unclonable digital credential. Recognized and protected by 4 internal patents, ToothPic stands out as the first and only passwordless smartphone-based authentication technology, ensuring an extreme level of security during the access process. The core technology, which encrypts keys on smartphones through a secret extracted from a hardware characteristic of the device itself, secures the MFA process by utilizing the unique and unclonable pattern of manufacturing imperfections of camera sensors. This approach guarantees that even if a device were cloned, the cloned credential would be rendered unusable due to the destination device having a different camera sensor from the original. ToothPic's innovative solution not only mitigates the risk of key exposure and malware but also offers a new level of security in the digital identity landscape. In terms of funding, ToothPic has successfully raised a total of 1.6M€ in funding between 2018 and 2023, with the latest investment being an €810.00K Seed Round investment on 19 January 2021. The investors in this round included Club degli Investitori and Vertis Venture 3 Tech Transfer, showcasing the confidence and support ToothPic has garnered from the investment community. With its innovative approach, strong patent protection, and growing investment support, ToothPic is poised to make a significant impact in the Cyber Security and Information Technology industries from its headquarters in Italy.