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About WISE AI

WISE AI is a pioneering AI technology company committed to making artificial intelligence accessible, secure, and transformative for businesses of all sizes. We are driven by a singular mission: to empower organizations with intelligent solutions that foster trust in an increasingly digital landscape.

With over millions of eKYC transactions processed across ASEAN every year, we are trusted by government agencies, financial services, telecommunications, insurance technology, retail, and the sharing economy.

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Our History & Milestones

2019

Vision Ignited

Founded with the goal to redefine digital identity using AI-first principles
Secured seed funding from PH Capital, which believed in our bold AI-led future
Developed proprietary AI engines: Face Recognition & eKYC 1.0
Won the ASEAN ICT Award 2019 for Best Startup and R&D, establishing regional recognition for AI innovation

2020

WISE eKYC Helped Overcome COVID-19 Challenges

Trusted by key national-level institutions, including the Central Bank subsidiary, State Government, and the National R&D Centre, adopting WISE eKYC to provide citizens with seamless digital access to public services, eliminating the need for physical contact during COVID times
Secured Pre-A funding from Sunway Group, validating our vision and AI capabilities
Advanced our Face Recognition model using Generative AI, pushing new frontiers in biometric accuracy for ASEAN faces
Developed proprietary ID Fraud detection technology, designed to counter photo and digital screen-based spoofing during eKYC onboarding

2021

Strengthening the National Trust

Worked closely with more major government agencies to provide citizens with seamless digital access to public services, eliminating the need for physical contact during COVID times and protecting the health and safety of the people
Accepted into Malaysia’s National Technology & Innovation Sandbox (NTIS), recognizing our role in driving national AI innovation
Launched proprietary Passive Face Liveness Detection technology, enhancing our AI’s ability to counter identity spoofing
Onboarded leading telcos and financial institutions to provide customers with a contactless experience, thereby eliminating the need for physical contact and reducing business operational costs

2022

AI R&D Capability Achieved Global Top 20

Only Malaysian company certified by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST FRTE) of the USA Department of Commerce for its proprietary face recognition technology
Achieved a Global Top 20 ranking by NIST for our superior face recognition matching speed, reinforcing our position as a world-class AI innovator
Successfully graduated from the Malaysia NTIS Sandbox and recognised for our AI capability in pioneering Passive Liveness technology in Malaysia
Onboarded Malaysia’s major government agencies, including the National Inland Revenue Bureau (LHDN) strengthening our public sector presence with high-trust, mission-critical deployment

2023

Driving Business Expansion with Certified AI Integrity

Only Malaysian company certified with ISO/IEC 30107-3, validating the robustness and reliability of our proprietary Passive Liveness Detection technology
Developed proprietary Video KYC solution, powering global insurance company for customers’ attestation and verification
Launched eKYC 2.0, featuring new and advanced ID Physical Tampering Detection technology for enhanced fraud prevention
Onboarded enterprise clients, accelerating commercial adoption of eKYC technology in various sectors

2024

Pioneering Small Language Models, Scaling Regional AI Leadership

Successfully raised 8-figure Series A from MTDC, SBI, VentureTech and Sunway to drive the next stage of AI expansion
Successfully pioneered and deployed Small Language Models (SLMs) and AI Agents for private and public sectors
WISE eKYC selected to power National Digital Identity, solidifying our AI R&D capabilities and role in national infrastructure
Selected as a national use case by MOSTI in Malaysia’s AI Governance and Ethics (AIGE) Guideline, reinforcing our role in responsible AI deployment
Launched WISE Face Verify – a new and secure biometric authentication for safer online transactions
2019

2019

Vision Ignited

Founded with the goal to redefine digital identity using AI-first principles
Secured seed funding from PH Capital, which believed in our bold AI-led future
Developed proprietary AI engines: Face Recognition & eKYC 1.0
Won the ASEAN ICT Award 2019 for Best Startup and R&D, establishing regional recognition for AI innovation

2020

WISE eKYC Helped Overcome COVID-19 Challenges

Trusted by key national-level institutions, including the Central Bank subsidiary, State Government, and the National R&D Centre, adopting WISE eKYC to provide citizens with seamless digital access to public services, eliminating the need for physical contact during COVID times
Secured Pre-A funding from Sunway Group, validating our vision and AI capabilities
Advanced our Face Recognition model using Generative AI, pushing new frontiers in biometric accuracy for ASEAN faces
Developed proprietary ID Fraud detection technology, designed to counter photo and digital screen-based spoofing during eKYC onboarding

2021

Strengthening the National Trust

Worked closely with more major government agencies to provide citizens with seamless digital access to public services, eliminating the need for physical contact during COVID times and protecting the health and safety of the people
Accepted into Malaysia’s National Technology & Innovation Sandbox (NTIS), recognizing our role in driving national AI innovation
Launched proprietary Passive Face Liveness Detection technology, enhancing our AI’s ability to counter identity spoofing
Onboarded leading telcos and financial institutions to provide customers with a contactless experience, thereby eliminating the need for physical contact and reducing business operational costs

2022

AI R&D Capability Achieved Global Top 20

Only Malaysian company certified by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST FRTE) of the USA Department of Commerce for its proprietary face recognition technology
Achieved a Global Top 20 ranking by NIST for our superior face recognition matching speed, reinforcing our position as a world-class AI innovator
Successfully graduated from the Malaysia NTIS Sandbox and recognised for our AI capability in pioneering Passive Liveness technology in Malaysia
Onboarded Malaysia’s major government agencies, including the National Inland Revenue Bureau (LHDN) strengthening our public sector presence with high-trust, mission-critical deployment

2023

Driving Business Expansion with Certified AI Integrity

Only Malaysian company certified with ISO/IEC 30107-3, validating the robustness and reliability of our proprietary Passive Liveness Detection technology
Developed proprietary Video KYC solution, powering global insurance company for customers’ attestation and verification
Launched eKYC 2.0, featuring new and advanced ID Physical Tampering Detection technology for enhanced fraud prevention
Onboarded enterprise clients, accelerating commercial adoption of eKYC technology in various sectors

2024

Pioneering Small Language Models, Scaling Regional AI Leadership

Successfully raised 8-figure Series A from MTDC, SBI, VentureTech and Sunway to drive the next stage of AI expansion
Successfully pioneered and deployed Small Language Models (SLMs) and AI Agents for private and public sectors
WISE eKYC selected to power National Digital Identity, solidifying our AI R&D capabilities and role in national infrastructure
Selected as a national use case by MOSTI in Malaysia’s AI Governance and Ethics (AIGE) Guideline, reinforcing our role in responsible AI deployment
Launched WISE Face Verify – a new and secure biometric authentication for safer online transactions

Intelligent Solutions for a Secure Digital Future

WISE AI stands at the forefront of AI-powered eKYC, ID Authentication, Face Verification, and Enterprise AI solutions. We equip organisations with next-generation technology engineered to:

Precision in ASEAN Identities

Leveraging proprietary AI models specifically designed for the region, WISE AI delivers unmatched accuracy and speed in identity verification solution. 

Enhanced User Experience & Conversions

Our automated eKYC recognizes faces within milliseconds with 99.7% accuracy, significantly improving user flow and conversion rates.

Ensure Ethical and Secure Operations

We prioritise responsible AI practices, implementing top-tier security measures for data protection and user privacy.

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