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The Geopolitical Neutrality Hub for Digital Identity

One secure API. Every regulatory bloc. CertusID is the neutral eID orchestration platform that bridges the EU, US, and China compliance worlds โ€” enabling truly global identity verification.

$2.1B+
Identity Orchestration Market
โ‚ฌ1.2B
Meta Fine (Data Transfers)
84%
EU Firms: Sovereignty is Strategic
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The 'Three-Body Problem'
of Digital Trust

Global digital identity is dangerously fragmented along geopolitical lines, creating incompatible regulatory blocs that paralyze cross-border business.

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EU Bloc
GDPR
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
US Bloc
CLOUD Act
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China Bloc
PIPL
โš ๏ธ Regulatory Conflict Zone
The Real-World Scenario

A German FinTech (bound by GDPR) cannot use a US provider like Alloy (subject to the CLOUD Act) to verify a Chinese user (bound by PIPL) who is signing up in Nigeria (with its own local CBN data rules). This geopolitical friction is a massive, unsolved barrier to global trade โ€” and the โ‚ฌ1.2 billion Meta fine proves the stakes are existential.

74%
European companies depend on US-based services, exposing them to legal conflict
84%
View data sovereignty as a central strategic imperative
โ‚ฌ1.2B
Record fine against Meta for unlawful cross-border data transfers

Four Core Pillars of the
Neutrality Hub

CertusID's secure, geopolitically sensitive eID orchestration architecture functions as a neutral trust bridge between fragmented regulatory blocs.

Core 01

Geopolitical Routing & Policy Engine

An intelligent engine that directs verification requests based on rules and in compliance with complex data locality laws (GDPR, PIPL, etc.).

๐Ÿ’ก Think of it as an intelligent logistics expert for data packets that always chooses the safest and most compliant route.
Core 02

Cryptographically Secured Interoperability Layer

A universal translation layer that makes incompatible identity protocols compatible and provides each transformation with a tamper-proof mathematical proof of origin.

๐Ÿ’ก A universal travel adapter that is also a digital notary, guaranteeing absolute data authenticity.
Core 03

Privacy-Native "Zero-Data" Architecture

Designed from the ground up for data minimization, never storing sensitive user data. Protected by cryptographic keys in Swiss high-security hardware (HSMs).

๐Ÿ’ก A system that confirms correctness of data without ever seeing its content โ€” like a courier verifying a sealed envelope without opening it.
Core 04

Tamper-Proof Audit & Compliance Fabric

An immutable, complete log of all system activities that generates audit-proof reports for regulators like FINMA and BaFin at the push of a button.

๐Ÿ’ก The indestructible black box of an airplane, specifically designed for financial supervisory authorities.
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The Swiss Trust Moat

Our legal incorporation in Switzerland is not just a location โ€” it's our strategic weapon. Switzerland's MLAT-based system offers far greater data protection than direct-access regimes like the US CLOUD Act. This shields our clients from foreign directives, offers true data sovereignty, and makes global expansion legally possible.

One API. Global Reach.

We solve an existential business risk for globally operating companies.

  • Unlock Global Markets

    The "Emerging Market Bridge" โ€” enable your European FinTech to compliantly enter Nigeria, Brazil, or Vietnam, where EU/US vendors fail.

  • Eliminate Geopolitical Risks

    Remove dependency on US CLOUD Act-subject providers. Swiss MLAT processes provide superior legal protection.

  • Radical Compliance Simplification

    Replace 3-5 high-risk local integrations with one single, secure, Swiss-compliant API for the entire globe.

  • Future-Proof & "Day 1 Ready"

    Pre-positioned for EUDI Wallet, DORA (Jan 2025), and NIS2 (Oct 2024). Don't scramble โ€” be ready.

certusid-api.ch/v1/verify
// Single API call โ€” any bloc, any market
POST /v1/verify

{
  "client_jurisdiction": "EU-DE",
  "user_nationality": "CN",
  "verification_country": "NG",
  "verification_type": "KYC",
  "corridor": "EU-to-Africa",
  "data_sovereignty": true,
  "zero_data_mode": true
}

// Response: Cryptographic proof only
{
  "status": "VERIFIED",
  "proof_hash": "0xab3f...c891",
  "routed_via": "CH-Neutral-Hub",
  "compliance": ["GDPR", "PIPL", "CBN"],
  "pii_stored": false,
  "latency_ms": 27
            }

A New Category:
Category of One

We don't compete. We occupy a strategic gap that existing players are structurally unable to fill.

Provider Jurisdiction EU-to-EU EU-to-China EU-to-Africa Neutral Hub
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ Signicat / IDnow EU (Norway / DE) โœ“ Strong โœ— Cannot โœ— Limited โœ— No
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Alloy / Persona US (CLOUD Act) โœ— GDPR Risk โœ— Cannot โœ“ Partial โœ— No
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Swisscom / PXL Switzerland โœ“ Good โœ— No โœ— No โœ— Product Only
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ CertusID Switzerland (Neutral) โœ“ Full โœ“ Full โœ“ Full โœ“ Infrastructure

A Massive, Growing Market

The Identity Orchestration market is projected to exceed $2.1B, driven by unprecedented regulatory pressure.

Market Size

Identity Orchestration Growth

CAGR of 20.8% โ€” regulatory pressure is the primary accelerant.

$0.6B
2023
$0.9B
2025
$1.4B
2027
$2.1B+
2030+
Target Audience

Our "Blue Ocean" Buyers

Mid-sized, regulated European companies expanding into emerging markets.

  • ๐Ÿฆ
    FinTech Companies
    Expanding into Africa, LATAM & SEA markets
  • ๐ŸŽฎ
    iGaming Platforms
    Multi-jurisdiction KYC requirements
  • ๐Ÿ›’
    E-Commerce & Mobility
    Cross-border identity verification
  • ๐ŸŒ
    DACH & UK Focus
    Initial beachhead for multi-polar pain

The Timing is Critical

A convergence of regulatory deadlines and market forces is creating an unprecedented window of opportunity.

October 2024

NIS2 Directive Enforcement

EU Network & Information Security directive forces companies to adopt sovereign, compliant identity solutions. Non-compliance means heavy penalties.

January 2025

DORA Regulation Goes Live

Digital Operational Resilience Act requires financial entities to demonstrate compliant, resilient digital infrastructure. Our architecture is built for this.

2024-2026

EUDI Wallet Rollout

The EU Digital Identity Wallet is creating new standards. CertusID is already architecturally aligned with VCs/DIDs and OpenID4VC protocols.

Now

Emerging Market Expansion Wave

High-growth FinTech and iGaming companies are expanding into Africa, LATAM, and Asia โ€” only to find their EU/US vendors can't handle local verification compliantly.

13-Month MVP Roadmap

A disciplined, milestone-driven plan to validate, build, and certify the Neutrality Hub.

Months 1โ€“3

Validation

  • Execute TP-00 Customer Discovery Sprint
  • Secure 3-5 Letters of Intent (LOIs)
  • Obtain formal legal opinions on multi-bloc model
  • Formalize Swiss AG incorporation
  • Recruit strategic advisory board members
Months 4โ€“9

Build

  • Build core "Neutrality Hub" engine (Priority 1)
  • Implement 2-3 strategic provider integrations
  • 1 EU provider, 1 Nigerian, 1 Asian-KYB
  • Latency testing (<30ms via Switzerland)
  • Multi-AZ disaster recovery setup
Months 10โ€“13

Onboard & Certify

  • Onboard first Design Partner (test environment)
  • Begin ISO 27001 certification audit
  • Initiate TISAX assessment process
  • Generate first public case studies
  • Prepare for CHF 3M Seed round

Built by Deep Expertise

A founder with systems-level thinking, supported by a growing team of specialists.

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Dr. Yuno Rolfes

Founder & Architect ยท Dr. rer. nat.

Yuno is the founder, strategic and technical visionary, and architect of CertusID. With a background in computational chemistry, Yuno brings deep expertise in designing and analyzing complex systemic problems. Extensive experience in secure IT system architectures, supported by contributions to established scientific open-source software, forms the robust technical foundation of the project. Research into the nature of trust in complex systems provides a unique perspective on the ethical and structural challenges of digital identity.

Systems Architecture Computational Chemistry Cryptographic Systems Open-Source Contributor Rust / Secure Systems Trust Systems Research
โ— Active

Operations & Research

Two part-time administrative supports handling market research and operational tasks.

โ— Active

Legal Advisor

FinTech & data law specialist validating the dual-entity Swiss-neutrality model.

โ— Hiring

Senior Backend Dev

Specialist in highly secure systems (Rust) for prototype & MVP development.

โ— Planned

FinTech Sales Advisor

High-profile advisory board member to de-risk sales strategy and GTM.

โ— Planned

Enterprise Compliance Advisor

Named expert to validate compliance architecture and open doors to enterprise clients.

โ— Planned

Enterprise Sales Lead

To be hired post-validation for Phase 2 scaling and channel partnerships.

Compliance-as-a-Service
Premium SaaS

B2B SaaS with tiered pricing based on verification volume and geopolitical corridors. No FINMA license required.

Design Partner
Early access for validation partners with contractual commitment.
โ‚ฌ0 / setup
2-year post-launch contract required
  • Heavy product design involvement
  • 1-2 corridor integrations
  • Public case study & reference calls
Enterprise
Unlimited corridors, dedicated support, custom SLAs.
Custom
Volume-based pricing from โ‚ฌ0.50/verification
  • Unlimited geopolitical corridors
  • Dedicated compliance account manager
  • Custom integrations & on-premise HSM
  • Priority access to new corridors

Conservative Revenue Projections

โ‚ฌ90k
Year 1 ARR
โ‚ฌ450k
Year 2 ARR
โ‚ฌ1.8M
Year 3 ARR

CHF 175,000
Ignition Capital

Not for full-scale development โ€” this funds a 13-month runway to achieve critical de-risking milestones and bridge to a CHF 3M Seed round.

๐Ÿ“Š Capital Allocation

Swiss AG Share Capital Deposit CHF 100,000
ISO 27001 & TISAX (Initial Fees) CHF 35,000
Swiss AG Incorporation & Legal CHF 15,000
Legal Opinions & DPA Templates CHF 10,000
Monthly Burn (ร—13 months) CHF 8,800/mo
โ†ณ Personnel (Founder, Freelance Dev/Ops) CHF 5,200
โ†ณ Operating (Swiss Director, Insurance, etc.) CHF 3,600
Total Capital Required CHF 175,000

๐ŸŽฏ De-risking Milestones

01
Customer Validation: Conduct the refined Customer Discovery Sprint (TP-00) โ€” the highest priority task. Validate multi-polar pain with 15-20 companies.
02
Design Partners: Secure 3-5 signed LOIs from regulated European companies expanding into emerging markets.
03
Legal Opinion: Obtain formal legal opinions confirming the Swiss-neutral model works under PIPL, GDPR, and emerging-market regulations.
04
MVP Build: Core Neutrality Hub engine with 2-3 strategic integrations (EU + Nigeria + Asia-KYB).
05
Certifications: Begin ISO 27001 audit and TISAX assessment. Demonstrate enterprise-grade security posture.
06
Bridge to Seed: Successful Design Partner validation positions us to raise a CHF 3M Seed round with proven traction.

Eyes Wide Open on Risks

We take a transparent, action-oriented approach to every critical risk in our model.

โš–๏ธ
Legal

Legal Model Untested

Our core assumption that the Swiss-neutral model works under PIPL and other multi-bloc regulations is unvalidated.

Securing formal legal opinion is a Day 1 priority, funded by this round.
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Team

Single Point of Failure

The founder (Yuno) is currently the sole strategic and technical decision-maker. This is the primary execution risk.

Actively recruiting high-profile advisory board (Sales, Compliance).
๐ŸŽฏ
Market

Customer Validation Needed

Our "multi-polar" pain hypothesis is untested. Companies may not yet feel this pain urgently enough to pay.

Customer Discovery Sprint (TP-00) is the #1 priority before engineering.
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Opportunity

Decentralized Identity (SSI)

SSI, Verifiable Credentials, and DIDs are not a threat โ€” they're an opportunity. Our architecture is already designed for them.

Pre-built for VCs/DIDs and OpenID4VC protocol alignment.

Ready to Build the
Trust Infrastructure
of Global Trade?

Whether you're a potential Design Partner, investor, or advisor โ€” we'd love to hear from you. The window of opportunity is open now.

Swiss Legal Anchor
Zero-Data Architecture
ISO 27001 Path
Gross Margin >75%