PopID

PopID is a provider of face and palm biometric identity verification gateway solutions that translate facial or palm images into secure digital keys for loyalty programs, payments, and building access. The company offers a system for individual identity verification through facial or palm scanning, enabling users to authenticate transactions and access services without traditional credentials like cards or passwords. PopID technology serves multiple use cases including payment processing at restaurants and retail locations, loyalty program enrollment and redemption, building and office access control, and age verification. The platform is designed to integrate with existing point-of-sale systems and access control infrastructure, providing a frictionless experience for consumers while maintaining security through biometric authentication. The company operates primarily in the restaurant and retail sectors, with deployments across quick-service restaurants and entertainment venues. PopID also offers anti-fraud capabilities through its biometric verification system, reducing payment fraud and identity theft risks. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Los Angeles, United States, PopID has raised approximately 8.5 million at the Series B stage with investors including Cali Group, NRD Capital, Wavemaker Partners, Inflection Capital, Verifone, PayPal, Commerce Ventures, Visa, Cultivate Next, and Avista Investments.