Identiv Inc. operates in the technology sector, within the digital security, identification, and Internet of Things (IoT) subsector, with its shares traded on the Nasdaq. The company’s origins are associated with executives and entrepreneurs with backgrounds in information security, identification systems, and digital authentication solutions.
The company was formed through private initiative, without direct government involvement. Its initial motivations were tied to the development of technologies focused on identity protection, physical and logical access control, and data security, in response to the acceleration of digitalization and the growing need to mitigate cyber risks.
Its core products and services include secure identity solutions, smart cards, readers and credentials, authentication software, physical access control systems, as well as IoT technologies applied to security, traceability, and device connectivity.
The company operates on an international scale, with operations concentrated in the United States and commercial presence across Europe and Asia. Its solutions serve private enterprises, public-sector institutions, and organizations across multiple industries, including manufacturing, technology, healthcare, transportation, and services.
Market drivers include rising demand for cybersecurity, ongoing digital transformation of business processes, expansion of IoT adoption, regulatory requirements related to data protection, competition with global technology providers, and continuous innovation in authentication and digital identity solutions.
Operational scale is characterized by a mid-sized corporate structure, a diversified base of institutional customers, and strategic partnerships with technology manufacturers and systems integrators. Operations combine in-house technology development with the commercialization of integrated solutions.
The operating structure follows an integrated model, with an administrative headquarters, technology development units, and specialized teams focused on hardware, software, and IoT solutions. Activities are organized by product lines and end markets, supported by regionally distributed technical and commercial teams.
The primary trading ticker is INVE, listed on the Nasdaq, representing the common shares of Identiv Inc. in the U.S. equity market.
History and foundation
The company was founded in 1990 in the United States, with the establishment of Identiv Inc. as a business initially focused on developing physical security solutions and access control systems, amid increasing corporate computerization.
In its early years, key challenges included technological consolidation, adapting solutions to the needs of different industries, and building credibility in a competitive market. Early achievements included securing contracts with institutional clients and gradually expanding the product portfolio.
Expansion and growth were driven by diversification of the solutions offered, integration of digital technologies, entry into new international markets, and a strengthened focus on logical security, digital identity, and IoT applications.
Key milestones include the completion of the initial public offering (IPO), with the company’s shares listed on the Nasdaq, as well as strategic acquisitions, corporate restructurings, and brand repositioning focused on secure identity and Internet of Things solutions.
Between 2020 and 2024, relevant developments included investments in technological innovation, strategic adjustments to the business portfolio, expansion of IoT and digital identity solutions, and impacts on share performance driven by macroeconomic conditions, technology market dynamics, and rising cybersecurity demand.
Additional Information
The Company Identiv Inc. (United States), is listed on Nasdaq with a market value of $ 74.16 Millions, having an equity of $ 143.66 Millions.
With a total of 326 employees, the company is listed in the sector of Technology and categorized in industry of Computer Equipment and Peripherals.
In the last 12 months the Company had a revenue of $ 22.02 Millions, which generated a loss in the amount of $ -16.76 Millions.
As for its main indicators, the Company has a P/E ratio of -4.42, a P/BV ratio of 0.52 and in the last 12 months the Company did not pay dividends.
The Company is traded internationally through the ticker INVE.