Direct Authentication

France – Direct Authentication, a groundbreaking mobile app designed to empower users by enabling direct authentication of their digital identities, has secured a $400k investment from Justin Frank, a renowned entrepreneur and super angel investor. This investment will fuel Direct Authentication's mission to enhance security and user confidence in the digital landscape, addressing the growing demand for robust identity verification solutions.

The concept for Direct Authentication emerged from collaborative efforts on a secure system for a client, revealing a significant market opportunity for a user-friendly and reliable digital identity solution. Justen’s investment will help accelerate the development of the app and expand its reach, addressing the urgent need for enhanced security in the digital identity space.

Justen Franck is a seasoned investor with extensive experience in the FinTech and AI sectors. He has a proven track record of investing in startups at various funding stages, including Idea, Early, MVP, Seed, and Series A rounds. With a diverse skill set encompassing business management, funding management, financial management, and investment management, Justen has effectively mentored multiple startups, particularly within the Finance and Technology verticals. His collaboration with incubators and venture capital firms across different countries has enriched his understanding of the challenges faced by startups, enabling him to provide valuable insights and support.

Quote from Justen Franck: "I am excited to invest in Direct Authentication, a platform that addresses one of the most pressing challenges in today's digital world—identity verification. With the increasing number of digital transactions, the need for secure and reliable authentication solutions is more critical than ever. I believe that Direct Authentication has the potential to transform the way we manage our digital identities, and I look forward to supporting this innovative team as they develop their solution."
With Justen's investment, Direct Authentication is poised to enhance its technology, improve user experience, and expand its market presence, helping users feel secure in their online interactions.

About Justen Franck: Justen Franck is an accomplished entrepreneur and super angel investor with a focus on FinTech and AI startups. With a wealth of experience in business management, funding management, and investment management, Justen has successfully mentored several startups and is dedicated to supporting innovative solutions in Wealth Management, Consumer Finance, InsurTech, and WealthTech.

United States – 19 Jan – Nidal Steele, an esteemed angel investor and consultant with over 10 years of diverse experience in corporate finance, venture capital, and business management, has made a significant investment of $450,000 in Direct Authentication. This groundbreaking mobile application is set to transform how individuals authenticate their digital identities, addressing an urgent need in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Steele, who has invested in more than five startups through his role with FasterCapital, is renowned for his commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship. His extensive background spans multiple sectors, including FoodTech, EdTech, AI/VR/AR, B2B, B2C, and more. As a trusted advisor to various entrepreneurs, Steele leverages his deep industry knowledge and keen insights to guide startups toward success.

“Investing in Direct Authentication aligns perfectly with my passion for innovative solutions that solve real-world problems,” said Steele. “In today's digital age, secure identity verification is crucial for personal and business interactions. I believe this app will not only meet the current demand but also set new standards in the industry.”

The concept for Direct Authentication emerged while Steele and the team were developing a secure system for another company. Their simple market analysis indicated a strong demand for a user-friendly solution that allows individuals to authenticate their identities directly through a mobile app. This innovative approach promises to enhance security and user convenience in an increasingly complex digital environment.

Direct Authentication is poised to revolutionize the digital identity landscape, ensuring that users can verify their identities safely and efficiently. With Steele’s investment and expertise, the startup aims to accelerate its development and expand its reach, ultimately providing a solution that resonates with users and businesses alike.

The problem of losing keys, access cards, and other forms of authentication is a global problem facing people every day. Direct Authentication is helping people do direct authentication using their mobile phones in a complicated system of different levels of access. This will make it easier for people to access different levels of authentication from their mobile phones. The startup will provide an easy-to-use interface that will allow users to quickly and securely authenticate themselves in a secure manner.

The startup is based in the United States and France and is working with clients on a global level. The team has joined FasterCapital’s Raise Capital program which helps startups find investors and get funded quickly and easily. The startup is founded by Ahmad Saad and Maria Lucian.

Mr. Hesham Zreik, CEO at FasterCapital stated, “Our Raise Capital program is being joined by innovative and successful startups and we are glad to be working with them on securing their funding.”